Master
MSc Global Business & Sustainability
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students aiming to integrate sustainability into business strategy at a top Dutch business school; weigh its strong RSM reputation against more specialized environmental programmes elsewhere.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗137
DUO ↓47% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
10 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,408
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Join forces with sustainability-minded students to engage with evolving insights on grand societal challenges. Our aim: Helping firms find much-needed, innovative, sustainable solutions.
Climate change, social inequality and environmental degradation are among the most important grand societal challenges of our time. Business is heavily impacted, but it is also uniquely positioned: it can invest in solutions, implement innovations and scale up enterprises, all while seeking the right partnerships with NGOs and governments. This master programme places you in the middle of this crucial endeavour, and further empowers you as a young professional that can positively impact the state of the world.
Along with other sustainability-minded students, and with educators from a range of disciplines you will investigate how to successfully embed sustainability into corporate strategy and operations. We will challenge you to use transformational paradigms and leading academic insights aimed at creating companies that are regenerative, circular, resilient and fit for the future. You will gain analytical skills to unlock complex social and environmental challenges, and create business solutions that address root causes of grand challenges and achieve net-positive success.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentLectureResearch
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,408/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract60%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing7%
Accountants6%
Systeemanalisten6%
Financieel analisten4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree92%
Women among first-years62%
Say workload is “just right”78%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 18 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.4
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-15
Application deadline
2027-05-15
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL computer based: 95
- TOEFL internet based: 95
Scholarships
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Internships
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