Master of Business Administration Sustainable Chemistry Management (MBA)

Upcoming dates: November 7th, 2025: Online event PFAS // November 28th, 2025: Online info event // December 10th, 2025: Application deadline // March 2026: Next study start

Please note: Your interests lie less in the management of sustainable chemistry? Find out more about our M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry here.

Degree: MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Credit Points: 60
Lenght of Study: 3 Semesters
Language: English
Study Places: 25
Start Date: March, flexible entry options
Application Deadline: 10th of December
Costs: 14 850 Euro plus the current term contribution of 240 Euro per term, instalment payments possible
Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Klaus Kümmerer

The MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management combines sustainable chemistry with strategic sustainability management and shows you how both areas can be combined in a practical way in the chemical sector.

• Concepts of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry
• Fundamentals of sustainability management
• Sustainability assessment
• Innovation management
• International political framework
• Regulations on chemical safety in products and supply chains
• Circular economy and resource use
• Strategic planning for climate neutrality
• Ethics and leadership

About the programme content

The MBA in Sustainable Chemistry Management is an innovative degree programme offered by the Institute for Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry (ISEC) in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) at Leuphana University. Both institutions are among the leading centres of excellence for sustainable chemistry and sustainability management.

The programme was developed at the Research & Education Hub of the International Competence Centre for Sustainable Chemistry (ISC₃), which was founded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU). Together, the partners promote practical further education, research and innovation for a sustainable transformation of the chemical sector.

The MBA Sustainable Chemistry Managementis a part-time continuing education programme for international specialists and executives. Most of the programme takes place online and is supplemented by a one-week attendance phase on campus at Leuphana University Lüneburg.

Phases of the programme

• Online study (main part): Flexible learning modules with live sessions, group work and self-study phases
• On-campus phase: Introductory week on campus at the start of the programme with seminars and networking phases

• Educational leave can be requested for the attendance phase.
• Educational leave is in addition to statutory or collectively agreed annual leave.
• Please check with your employer in good time and contact us in advance for assistance with your application.

• Required visa (if applicable): Tourist visa
• Student visa not possible.
• Please make an appointment with the relevant embassy in good time, ideally at the beginning of February for a study start in March.

The transformation to sustainable chemistry is opening up new perspectives worldwide in industry, government, research and consulting. Specialists and managers with knowledge of sustainability, chemistry and management are in demand to shape change processes responsibly.

The MBA in Sustainable Chemistry Management is aimed at international professionals from various industries who want to strategically integrate sustainability into chemistry-related value chains and organisations. This degree opens up a wide range of career paths, such as in

• Sustainability and innovation management
• Product and process development
• Environmental and chemical management
• Management consulting or associations
• Government agencies and international organisations

You will acquire unique interdisciplinary skills that will enable you to lead transformative projects and implement sustainable strategies in your professional field.

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Why are there tuition feeds for the MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management?

In contrast to standard Master's programmes, which you complete full-time or part-time at a university, tuition fees are charged for continuing education programmes such as the MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management, as all services are financed by participation fees and there is no additional subsidy from the state as part of the separation calculation.

What fees are charged for the MBA?

Tuition fees for the part-time MBA in Sustainable Chemistry Management total 14,850 euros. In addition, a semester fee of currently around 240 euros is payable per semester. Payment by instalments is possible.

Are there financing options?

There are various financing options for part-time degree programmes, depending on your individual requirements. We have compiled these for you online. You are also welcome to take advantage of our financial counselling service.

• Practical management knowledge for the chemical sector
• In-depth study of green and sustainable chemistry
• Direct transfer of knowledge to your company
• Diverse career and advancement opportunities (including doctorates)
• Ideal for working professionals: only one block of on-site classes during the programme
• Only 18 months to an MBA
• Learning in a personal atmosphere thanks to small study groups

The MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management is a 3-semester part-time programme (60 CP) for international professionals from all industries and academic disciplines who wish to integrate unique expertise in sustainable chemistry into management and decision-making processes.

Application requirements

• First university degree (Bachelor's or Master's)
• Proof of fluency in English
• At least one year of professional experience for a Master's degree or two years of professional experience for a Bachelor's degree
• Basic knowledge of accounting, management, personnel management or law 
• Basic knowledge of chemistry (proof e.g. via transcript of records, job descriptions from the professional environment, external certificates)

Credit points required for the MBA degree

Including credit points from previous degrees, a final score of 300 CP is required to obtain the MBA. In case of a CP delta, options for crediting work experience and/or obtaining extracurricular credits are available.

Alternatively, you can also study selected modules from the MBA separately as part of our certificate programme Practices of Sustainable Chemistry and graduate with a Certificate of Advanced Studies.

How does the application process work?

Applications for the MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management can be continuously submitted to the online application system up to December 10th each year. There is also the opportunity to use the early bird application until 31 October in order to secure a place in the next year's class early and make binding plans.

Our online system allows you to complete your application simply and easily and upload any accompanying documents. You can also save your draft application for completion later. After the application deadline, all documents are reviewed and the admissions process starts.

For more information on admission requirements, necessary documents and the admission process, please see the Application page.

This programme received external accreditation by the FIBAA.