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The Online Master in Sustainability Management is a 100% online program that provides you with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate sustainability into the strategy and management of companies and institutions.
Throughout the program, you will develop a transversal view of sustainability from its environmental, social, and economic dimensions, and you will be trained to design, implement, and evaluate strategies capable of turning its challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
The Online Master in Sustainability Management offers a transversal view of sustainability and an opportunity to transform your professional profile, add value in companies and institutions, and strengthen your positioning in an increasingly strategic field.
Throughout the program, you will develop applied knowledge in areas such as ESG criteria, circular economy, and environmental impact management. All of this in a 100% online format, with access to the virtual campus, digital resources, live and recorded classes, and continuous support from the faculty.
In the coming years, profiles specialized in sustainability management will be increasingly in demand. Organizations need to incorporate new corporate sustainability and sustainable development strategies to respond to the complexity arising from current production and consumption models, as well as from business activity itself. All of this takes place in a context marked by growing environmental and social awareness and by a paradigm shift driven by the Green Transition, the 2030 Agenda, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
To address this context, the master’s program will provide you with the tools needed to manage sustainability within organizations, taking into account their social and economic objectives. It will also equip you with the strategic insights required to effectively apply concepts such as circular economy, energy transition, and the SDGs.
The program covers the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability through a practical and applied methodology, with a solid technical foundation, training in corporate management, and an introduction to impact measurement and its communication to stakeholders. You can find more information in the Study Plan and Methodology section.
UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM) holds the EQUIS accreditation, one of the most prestigious international recognitions.
The school has also been awarded the quality seal of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an accreditation that endorses academic quality in business schools worldwide and reinforces the academic excellence of the program. This recognition provides a distinctive value to this official master’s degree, as it certifies a methodology aligned with current market needs, the training of professionals with an international perspective, and a program structure focused on developing skills applicable across different sectors. UPF-BSM is the first and only business school in Spain to hold this accreditation and the eighth institution in Europe to achieve it.
Since 2021, the school has also held the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label awarded by EFMD Global. The BSIS report highlights that the school actively contributes to knowledge creation through its research projects with companies and local institutions. This label, recently renewed, allows students to attend seminars, symposiums, and debates, fostering the exchange of ideas and intellectual discussion, and facilitating professional dialogue on current challenges such as corporate sustainability and decision-making in complex 21st-century environments.
The program features faculty specialized in sustainability from UPF-BSM and ESCI-UPF. In addition, active professionals will share their experience and real-life case studies throughout the course.
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Why choose this program
International recognition
Study at a school accredited by EQUIS, an international distinction that certifies the quality of our institution and makes us the first management school linked to a public university in Spain to hold this accreditation.
Transform your professional profile
Specialize in one of the fields with the greatest career potential, in a context where sustainability has become a strategic priority for companies, institutions, and public administrations, driving the demand for specialized profiles capable of leading this transformation.
Expert faculty in sustainability
You will learn from a faculty team that approaches sustainability from different perspectives and areas of expertise. UPF-BSM, through its sustainability-related chairs, and ESCI-UPF, with the UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change, bring together academic and applied experience to offer a broad and diverse perspective.
Tailor the program to your interests
The curriculum offers a transversal view of sustainability to understand the transition of society and organizations toward more sustainable models. Throughout the master’s program, you will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to analyze challenges such as climate change, carbon footprint, governance, or the integration of ESG criteria across different sectors. In addition, you will be able to design your own learning path through elective courses linked to the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability, and align it with your Final Master’s Project.
Practical, experience-based learning
The program includes practical activities designed to bring you closer to sustainability innovation projects. Throughout the course, you will explore strategies developed by companies and institutions committed to sustainability and the green transition, and you will learn from real cases of organizations across different sectors, such as agri-food, waste management, or hospitality.
Flexible online methodology
This program is designed for working professionals who want to update their skills, for recent graduates seeking specialization, and for those who need to balance their studies with other responsibilities. Whatever your profile, its flexible methodology will allow you to adapt your learning to your availability and manage your study time autonomously.
Who is it for?
The Online Master in Sustainability Management is aimed at individuals who want to lead and drive the sustainable transition in companies and institutions.
Whether you have just graduated or already have professional experience, this master’s program will allow you to orient or advance your career in the field of sustainability.
Accreditations
UPF-BSM holds the EQUIS accreditation, one of the most prestigious international recognitions, positioning it among the leading institutions in this field.
The Online Master in Sustainability Management is an official master’s degree with academic recognition from the Ministerio de Educación del Gobierno de España. In addition, UPF-BSM holds institutional accreditation from the Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya (AQU), which certifies all official master’s degrees delivered by the school and recognizes the quality of its educational model in accordance with the criteria of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
UPF-BSM has been recognized as a “transforming school” (Level 4 - Transforming School) in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. This international rating assesses social impact, sustainability, and responsible education.
This result reflects the institution’s commitment to integrating ESG sustainability criteria, social responsibility, and sustainable development into the learning experience, in line with current market challenges and the need to lead and drive transformation processes across different sectors.
Curriculum
The Online Master in Sustainability Management is structured into four main modules, organized around the different dimensions of sustainability:
- Fundamentals of Sustainability
- Environmental Dimension
- Economic Dimension
- Social Dimension
To complete the master’s program, it is necessary to take all compulsory courses and choose six elective courses from those available in each module. To support this decision, you will have guidance from a tutor who will help you select electives based on your personal goals and professional interests.
To obtain the degree, you will also be required to complete a Final Master’s Project (TFM), in which you will demonstrate the knowledge acquired throughout the program. During the first trimester, the workload for the TFM will be lighter, as this period will be dedicated to defining the topic. Afterwards, you will receive guidance and supervision tutorials to develop it.
Final Master’s project
Participants must complete a Final Master’s Project under the supervision of a mentor. There are two options: in the first, the participant conducts original research leading to the implementation of a sustainability-related research project. In the second, with a practical approach, the student develops, for example, an analysis or audit applied to an organization, a sustainability implementation manual, a case study, or a strategic or consulting-based corporate sustainability plan.
Complementary activities
The Online Master in Sustainability Management also includes the opportunity to take part in practical activities and personal and professional development experiences such as:
- Preparatory courses: These preparatory courses cover topics such as business, analytical tools, economics, physical and chemical principles, and environmental issues. They are designed for students who need to review key concepts before starting the program and must be completed and passed before or during the first month of the master’s program.
- International mobility: UPF Barcelona School of Management offers you the opportunity to expand your education and international outlook through the International Mobility Program. Extend your studies extracurricularly during the academic year following the completion of your master’s degree at a top-tier institution. Limited places available.
- UPF-BSM Inside: a set of interdisciplinary courses (applied data, communication, creativity, innovation and project management, sustainability and leadership, among others) that you can access at no additional cost if you enroll in this program. They are 100% online and can be completed at your own pace throughout the academic year, as they are designed as self-study courses.
Qualification obtained
Once students have completed the course they will obtain the Màster Universitari en Gestió de la Sostenibilitat / Master of Science in Sustainability Management - Máster Universitario en Gestión de la Sostenibilidad / Master of Science in Sustainability Management official Master Degree, awarded by Pompeu Fabra University.
Issuance of official Master's Degrees: The amount stipulated in the DOGC (Official Gazette of the Government of Catalonia) must be paid for the rights to issue the title. This rate varies annually and the rate in force at the time of application for the degree will be applied.
Faculty
The Online Master in Sustainability Management is the result of a partnership between UPF-BSM and ESCI-UPF, an alliance that strengthens the academic structure of the program and broadens its multidisciplinary approach.
To ensure training that is connected to real-world business, public administration, and entrepreneurial projects, the program’s faculty combines teaching with participation in chairs, observatories, and initiatives linked to the ecological transition. In addition, throughout the course, active professionals from different sectors will share their experience in sustainability and sustainable business models.
Academic directors
Faculty
Methodology
The Online Master in Sustainability Management is delivered in an online format through a virtual campus, allowing you to balance your studies with your professional and personal life.
The methodology combines different learning dynamics aimed at developing skills applicable in real-world contexts:
- Interactive online sessions: participatory classes to explore sustainability from different perspectives and analyze regulations, communication, materiality, and current challenges faced by organizations and markets.
- Practical, applied learning: real case studies, group dynamics, and simulations that recreate real situations in the field of corporate sustainability.
- Independent and collaborative work: readings, individual projects, and teamwork to foster critical thinking and develop the necessary technical skills.
Practical study of real cases
Theoretical training is complemented with the analysis of real organizational cases, allowing you to apply the knowledge acquired to specific situations and develop a more practical understanding of sustainability.
Balance between theory and practice
The program combines a solid academic foundation with an applied approach, enabling you to transfer what you learn to professional contexts from the very beginning.
Tutoring and follow-up
Throughout the learning journey, you will be supported by the academic management team, which will monitor your progress and provide guidance in developing your skills at different stages of the program.
Masterclasses with professionals
Each edition features professionals from different sectors who share their experience across various areas of sustainability, giving you first-hand insight into real cases, current challenges, and different ways to address them.
Continuous support
You will have access to academic tutoring and the support of the management team, who will be available to answer questions, guide you, and support you throughout the program.
Evaluation
Assessment is aligned with the program’s methodology and is primarily based on the submission of case studies and coursework completed throughout the modules, as well as multiple-choice exams and participation in the forum, which fosters interaction among participants.
To obtain the degree, it is necessary to pass all courses and successfully complete the Final Master’s Project (TFM), which consists of the preparation and defense of a project before a specialized panel.
Tools
The learning process is characterized by its flexibility, since, in the virtual learning environment, the structure of the school calendar and the diversity of multimedia resources which are made available to the student allows them to acquire knowledge in a self-regulated manner.
The support of the teaching staff and interaction with classmates is carried out by making use of a wide variety of communication channels that facilitate proximity and didactic dialogue.
Professional Future
The Online Master in Sustainability Management is aimed at graduates and professionals in the field of business management and *management*, as well as profiles in engineering, environmental sciences, and other disciplines with an interest in sustainability.
This program is designed for those who want to lead change processes in companies, institutions, or their own projects, including entrepreneurial profiles and professionals seeking to drive new business models with a forward-looking perspective.
Student profile
The program brings together students from different nationalities and academic and professional backgrounds, combining management-oriented profiles with more technical ones, all sharing a common interest in the development and management of sustainability. This diversity enriches the multidisciplinary approach of the master’s program and fosters the exchange of experiences and knowledge among participants throughout the program.
Career opportunities
This master’s program will enable you to develop a practical and strategic vision of sustainability, in one of the fields with the greatest career potential: its management in companies and institutions. During your studies, you will acquire technical knowledge and tools to contribute to the transformation of organizations, integrating sustainability in a way that is compatible with their economic and social objectives.
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to orient your career toward areas such as consulting, strategic management, auditing, project management, strategic planning, supply chain management, sustainable finance, or sustainable marketing.
Career opportunities from this program include roles such as:
- Sustainability Project Manager
- ESG consultant
- Energy policy and strategy Consultant
- Climate Change Consultant
- Sustainability Analyst
- Sustainability Manager
- Auditor in Supplier Sustainability
- Sustainability and CSR Consultant
- Supply Chain Sustainability Manager