Bioproducts Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)
The conversion of bio-based resources into recyclable bioproducts is of crucial importance now and in the future.
Environmental and social sustainability studies
Are you passionate about sustainability and looking to further your studies in social and environmental sustainability? Aalto University generates knowledge and understanding that enable well-being within the limits of one planet. We combine expertise in art, technology, and business to develop solutions for some of the world's greatest challenges.
At Aalto, you get to learn, explore, and engage in meaningful activities in a unique environment: We combine the expertise of science, art, technology, and business to develop creative solutions to the greatest challenges facing the planet and humanity, such as the climate crisis, overconsumption, and inequality. We are a community of thousands of students, researchers, and specialists with a passion and expertise for large-scale systemic solutions as well as innovative new ideas.
We shape a more sustainable future, for example by improving systemic efficiency in various societal areas such as infrastructure, enhancing quality of life for individuals and communities through health technology, design and art, accelerating the transition to zero-emission energy, and creating new solutions for circular economy and sustainable materials.
Sustainability is integrated into the studies of all our master's programmes – on this page, you will find a selection of programmes that specifically focus on creating a sustainable future.
Applying to master’s programmes
Sustainable engineering and environmental sustainability
Discover our range of programs in biotechnology, bioproducts engineering, and water and environmental engineering. These programs fuse cutting-edge technology with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and responsible engineering. For example, we aim to create more sustainable urban environments and a society that uses less energy and natural resources.
Biotechnology, Master of Science (Technology)
Biotechnology experts work in many industries from chemical to food, helping the society in its way towards a carbon-neutral bioeconomy.
Water and Environmental Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)
To ensure sustainable and functioning societies, the world needs engineers specialised in solving local and global water-related challenges.
Sustainable businesses and corporate responsibility
Delve into the strategic aspects of responsible business management, and sustainable practices in enterprises. Through these programmes, you will gain the essential knowledge and skills to impact on changes in the ways organisations operate and lead them towards a more sustainable future. Become a leader in the field of sustainable business and entrepreneurship!
Note! You can apply for the Creative Sustainability programme to study a degree either in the field of arts, business, or technology. Each field has its own programme page below.
Sustainable entrepreneurship, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Get the tools to lead sustainable business ventures – and join the race to solve some of the world’s most urgent problems!
Strategic management in a changing world, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Strategic Management in a Changing World is a unique Master’s programme that teaches students how to develop effective strategy in a rapidly changing world. Graduates are analytical decision-makers who can identify valuable business opportunities by evaluating of complex global megatrends such as sustainability, digitalization, and globalization. To action these new opportunities, the programme teaches students how to bring an entrepreneurial mindset into their organizations.
People Management and Organizational Development, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
The Master’s Programme in People Management and Organizational Development
provides students with expert knowledge and the analytical, communication and teamworking skills needed to help organizations to develop their operations successfully and sustainably. Upon graduation students work in expert and leadership roles in the fields of human resource management and organizational development. The programme further offers students a unique chance to complete a double degree programme with the University of Queensland (AU) or University of South Carolina (US). The programme is run in close collaboration with business, public organizations and NGOs. Thus, the programme offers students the latest knowledge in people management and organizational development in rapidly changing world of work and organizations.
Creative Sustainability, Master of Science (Technology)
Complex sustainability challenges, such as the climate crises, the loss of biodiversity, poverty, and inequality, call for new mindsets and skills. The Master’s Programme in Creative Sustainability (CS) provides a multidisciplinary learning platform in the fields of design, business, and materials and chemical engineering.
Creative Sustainability, Master of Arts (Art and Design)
The Master’s Programme in Creative Sustainability (CS) provides a multidisciplinary learning platform in the fields of design, business, and materials and chemical engineering.
Creative Sustainability, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
The Creative Sustainability (CS) programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to address pressing global sustainability challenges through business. Students with different backgrounds are united by the creative solutions, hands-on methodologies and shared values that characterise the programme. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership positions that require harnessing business understanding to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Energy, materials science and health technology
Are you interested in energy technology, designing future materials or health technology? Through studies at Aalto, you can get into creating solutions to energy transition, developing new materials to replace harmful or poorly recyclable ones, or creating a better quality of life through health technologies. Find the studies related to these themes below!
Study energy technology for a sustainable future
Discover the wide range of different energy related master's programmes Aalto University has to offer!
Study materials science and design
Discover the wide range of different materials science and design related master's programmes Aalto University has to offer.
Study health and wellbeing technology
Discover the transformative world of health and wellbeing technology with a master's degree at Aalto University.
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