BSc in Business Administration (Sustainable Management)
Hamburg, Germany
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jul 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,800 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 15 July for EU applicants
** standard track: EUR 6,800 / intensive track: EUR 7,290
Introduction
Transforming the World Through Responsible Leadership
Are you passionate about pursuing an international career? Then KLU is the right place for you and our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration offers the perfect foundation. From day one, you’ll dive into hands-on learning with case studies, real-world projects, business simulations, and exciting excursions. Plus, you’ll gain valuable experience through internships, a seamlessly integrated semester abroad, and regular interactions with industry professionals – all of which are designed to optimally prepare you for the global business world.
Here, each student is treated as an individual and part of a supportive, close-knit community where you’ll have the chance to leave your mark. Your professor is not only your teacher, but at the same time the coach at your side, helping you to excel. You will grow not only as a student, but as a future leader, gaining access to an extensive global network that will support you throughout your life. In line with KLU’s international mindset, all courses are taught in English.
Study Sustainable Management
Lead the Way in Planning Sustainable Development on a Global Scale
In today’s world, businesses are expected to do more than just turn a profit – they need to operate responsibly and sustainably. From reducing greenhouse-gas emissions to ensuring fair labor practices, sustainability, fairness and solidarity are key factors in modern business. More and more companies are making sustainability a core part of their brand, responding to growing customer demands for ethical practices. As a result, sustainable management is now more in demand than ever. In short, today’s companies don’t just need to succeed – they also need to do it ethically.
Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is the perfect foundation for launching an international career. And with the profile “Sustainable Management” you’ll be ready to lead the way to a more sustainable future.
For all general program information, please refer to our main program page.
Dive right in with classes on:
- Chinese, Spanish or German
- Empirical Research Methods
- Non-Profit Management
- Sustainable New Product Development and Design Thinking
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
- Sustainable Supply Chains
Get ready for a career in global sustainability:
- Tackle the challenges of working with people in international organizations.
- Apply business ethics to your everyday work.
- Communicate in a foreign language while gaining intercultural skills.
- Collect, analyze and report data, providing actionable recommendations.
- Understand the key trends in and workings of the non-profit sector.
- Incorporate sustainability into new product development and design thinking.
- Apply sustainable strategies to complex business processes.
KLU's Operations Mindset:
Building on our heritage in logistics, all our programs foster the unique KLU Operations Mindset. This mindset embodies several core principles that will make you ready to tackle any challenge up the road. You’ll be combining academic excellence with a hands-on approach. You will learn to work systematically and data-driven managing details while maintaining a strategic view. You will be ready, to be a sustainable and responsible contemporary leader, no matter in which sector or function.
You want to discover the world?
Embark on an unforgettable journey by choosing from over 60 renowned partner institutions worldwide.
- Broaden your horizons with new courses at another university abroad.
- Experience new cultures firsthand and engage in activities you’ve never imagined.
- Forge lasting friendships with students from all corners of the globe.
- Enhance your language skills in your free time (all courses are taught in English).
- Enjoy a life-changing experience that will make your time as a student truly unique and memorable.
Curious how to make the most of your time abroad? Check out our blog post: 5 Keys to Maximize Your International Experience.
Interested? Just contact us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you and help you get started!
Check out our Summer Open Day, and other events to get a taste of what studying with us is like!
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships
At KLU, we’re committed to helping you achieve your academic goals with a range of scholarships:
- We offer a limited number of merit-based and need-based scholarships.
- Sports scholarships are available for German and international top-athletes.
- Students with grants from gifted education institutions (Begabtenförderwerke) can apply for a full tuition fee waiver.
- We proudly offer support to students from refugee communities in Hamburg.
Be sure to check out the specific criteria for each scholarship and see which opportunities are the best fit for you!
Brain Capital: A Smarter Way to Finance Your Studies
Brain Capital offers an innovative tuition financing option that allows you to defer tuition fees partially or fully during your studies at KLU. Instead of paying tuition every semester, you’ll make income-based payments after you graduate, with the total amount based on your earnings. This solidarity-based model means that higher earners contribute more, while those with lower incomes pay less. Rest assured, there are caps on both the annual and total payments (approximately double the tuition fee, adjusted for inflation).
Want to learn more? Check out our blog post: Brain Capital: The solidary Financing That Believes in Your Potential
Financing Plans
Various loan plans are available to help cover living expenses, primarily for German and EU nationals. Students from other countries may be eligible if they have a German Abitur and permanent residency in Germany.
Curriculum
Our three-year BSc in Business Administration program starts every September.
- Courses in management/economics, and personal skills
- Two profile lines: human and environment or data and systems
- Four profiles: international management, sustainable management, supply chain management or management information systems
- Optional intensive track with higher workload and additional practical training
- Exchange semester with partner universities, more information at International Office page
- Three-month practical training period
- Bachelor’s thesis (3 months)
Courses
- Fundamentals of Management and Strategy
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Statistics
- Marketing
- Microeconomics
- Human Ressource Management
- Introduction to Management Information Systems
- Data Management
- Corporate Finance
- Macroeconomics
- International Business Law
- Empirical Research Methods
- Management Science
- Programming with Python
- Academic Fundamentals
- Profile Seminar
- Consumer Behavior
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Digital Economy
- International Financial Accounting
- Nonprofit Management
- Transportation Management
- Data Integration and Preparation
- Deep Dive Business Challenge
- Intercultural Communication and Management
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Operations Management
- Innovation and New Business Ventures
- International Finance
- Sustainable New Product Design and Design Thinking
- Business Analytics and Decision Support
Sustainable Management Specialization
Immerse yourself in your chosen profile
- Human Resources Management
- Empirical Research Methods
- Chinese, Spanish or German
- Non-Profit Management
- Sustainable New Product Development and Design Thinking
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Sustainable Supply Chains
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Prepare for a Job With Purpose
At KLU, we’re here to help you launch a successful career with a full range of services designed to give you the competitive edge:
- Pursue and manage your professional goals with our unique systematic and strategic Career Skills Course.
- Benefit from 1:1 consultations with our professional career coaches.
- Learn from high-profile industry professionals in practice-oriented guest lectures.
- Take advantage of exclusive networking opportunities and participate in on-campus recruiting events.
- Connect with alumni through Alumni career talks and our alumni portal.
- Access exclusive internship and job offers.
- Showcase your skills in our annual CV book, which is sent to top employers before graduation.
And the best part? All of these career services are fully integrated into your curriculum!
KLU’s Career Services provide valuable resources and opportunities to connect with top companies and organizations in the field.
Let us help you achieve your career goals and reach new heights!
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Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.