Since 2017 leading Sustainability Training
The Master in Sustainability Management and Business Impact features a unique methodology designed to develop the critical and design thinking skills you need to analyze, drive and inspire economic and sustainable change.
EADA is recognized globally for its expertise in sustainability teaching, a reputation built on more than 10 successful editions of this pioneering programme, formerly known as the Master in Sustainable Business & Innovation. By joining us, you connect with a powerful network of generations of like-minded alumni actively shaping the field worldwide.
At EADA, Sustainability goes beyond a Master programme - it is a core pillar of our institution.
- Course: Master in Sustainability Management and Business Impact
- Mode: In-person
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Language: English
- Required experience: 0 - 3 years
- Dedication: Full time
- Start date: 5 Oct. 2026
- Duration: 10 months
Why the Master in Sustainability Management and Business Impact at EADA?
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Our Institutional DNA
This program embodies EADA, built upon our three core institutional pillars: Sustainability, Leadership, and Innovation. Here, sustainability isn’t just a subject, it is the foundational lens through which all business disciplines are taught at EADA.
02
World-Class Prestige
Learn from a school ranked among the Top 20 globally for ESG teaching (FT Ranking). EADA is officially recognized as a Level 4 'Transforming School' in the Positive Impact Rating, highlighting our deep commitment to societal and sustainable impact.
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A Growing Sustainability Ecosystem
This pioneering program is the foundation of EADA’s sustainability leadership, which now includes a portfolio of 5 specialized programmes across multiple formats, a dedicated Research Hub, and an active Student Club.
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Learning by Doing & B Lab
Bridge theory and practice through hands-on challenges. You will solve real business cases during the B Impact Week with B Lab Spain and collaborate directly with multinational companies in your Final Project.
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Impact Leadership Training
Develop critical soft skills at our specialised Residential Training Center in Collbató. Through intensive practical problem solving discussions and interactive group challenges, expert coaches help you build agility and strategic problem solving skills for your career.
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High Employability and Strong Alumni Network
97% of graduates found jobs within 3 months, supported by EADA’s supportive career coaches, strong global network and industry connections. Graduates build careers as sustainability leaders while joining a growing 120,000+ alumni community.
Programme designed for:
Recent graduates and professionals with some experience who are interested in making a positive impact on the world through business, possess a strong academic background, but also demonstrate well-rounded qualities like teamwork, motivation, and growth potential and have a commitment to sustainability and a desire to develop the skills and knowledge to drive business innovation in this area.
Want to know more?
Contact us and we will provide you with all the information about the programme and its next edition.
EADA Rankings
#30
best business schools in Europe European Business School Rankings Financial Times 2025#4
Level (Transforming school) Positive Impact Rating For Business Schools The Positive Impact Rating Association 2025Master in Sustainability Management and Business Impact opinions
Antonia Albarracin,
Sustainability Ass. Project Manager, Jazwares
“My experience has been very positive. I am always learning from everyone and every challenge I encounter. What I most enjoy about my programme is the different approaches to the courses we take. It is not your typical business school approach, EADA takes the soft skills very much into consideration and I love that. I also enjoy the diversity of the programme.”
Calum Andrew Lynch
Sustainability Analyst, rio
“It's been a monumental year. The course has been a rich learningexperience that has given me a comprehensive understanding ofsustainability frameworks, ESG policies, reporting directives and innovativestrategies for integrating responsible practices into operations acrossseveral industries.”
Joao Pedro Rebelo Pereira Varela Ramos
Junior consultant in ESGperformance, Deloitte
“Eada has made me feel very much at home. The ability to be so connectedto both our classmates and professors brings a sense of trust and joy. What Ienjoy the most about my programme, is the ability to find hope in ongoingenvironmental and social problems, to eventually be an advocate forchange and see a progression in the problems we are facing.”
Juanita Rodríguez Ruiz
Patient Solutions Coordinator, Johnson&Johnson Innovative Medicine
“As an international student, being able to coexist with people representinga huge number of nationalities from all around the world, made me not onlyunderstand but also learn the infinity of possibilities, ideas, andunforgettable experiences that have remarked my personal and academicjourney while getting to know an amazing city such as Barcelona.”
Maria Beatriz de Almeida D'Orey
Head of Sustainability, Bidfood
“I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I have received alongthe way and look forward to applying my skills and knowledge to drivesustainable innovations and mitigate climate change risks. Thank you, EADABusiness School, for this transformative experience!”
Ignacio González Oliveros,
Sustainability Specialist, Bunzl
“This past year has been an incredible journey, filled with enriching academic experiences and personal growth. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunities and challenges that have shaped me into a more knowledgeable and resilient individual.”
Anouk Hut
,
One of the key values of EADA is a commitment to personal development. I was challenged to find out what drives you and who you want to be. EADA's methodology challenges you to speak up and share your opinion in class discussions.The faculty and students from all over the world meant that I was constantly exposed to new perspectives. This translated into great opportunities for networking, both inside and outside of EADA.
Your Master in Sustainability Management and Business Impact
Develop the knowledge and skills to be a change-maker.
Our unique programme molds you into a multifaceted professional especially adept at engaging with diverse stakeholders and creating win-win scenarios to generate value. You are equipped to deal with today's greatest business challenges with a value-driven strategic vision.
Official Master's Degree – 60 ECTS
Eligible candidates will be awarded an official 60-ECTS master's degree. Contact us to learn more.
Core courses
Applied Analytics for the Global Development Industry 4.0
Decision Making in Marketing & Consumer Ethics
Design Thinking
Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Management
Financing for Inclusive Development & Social Impact Investment
Global Supply Chain Management
Holistic Management & Organisational Development
Impact Evaluation
International Development Agenda & the Sustainable Development Goals
Marketing Fundamentals
Organisational Development & Change
Present & Future of Geopolitics
The Role of Business in Society:New Holistic Management Models
Strategy & Sustainability
Sustainable Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation
Sustainable Operations
Technological Management & the Changing Nature of Work
Leadership development programme
Leading Oneself
Leading in Teams
Leading across the Organisation
Leading Oneself in Society
Complementary components
International Business Immersion Experience (company visits abroad or in Barcelona)
Sustainability Week
Innovation Challenge
Company visits, presentations & conferences
Practical Final Project
Exchange & Double Degree (optional)
Strategic specialisations *
Eco-design and Circular Innovation
- Circular Economy Partnerships
- Eco-design and Packaging for Circularity
- Sustainable Digital Transformation in Fashion
Impact for Sustainable Change
- Impact Measurement
- Impact Management
- Impact Investment
* Specialisations and courses in each specialisation are subject to change.
Your conferences & off-campus visits
See best practices in action.
Conferences and off-campus visits in collaboration with leading organisations are an integral part of the programme, providing you with the opportunity to network with world–renowned professionals from around the world. You gain an inside look into the culture and day-to-day life of a wide range of organisations and explore different professions in real operating environments.
Just some of the topics covered this year:
- Alternatives to plastic
- Big Data
- Bioplastics & biofuel
- Circular economy
- The carbonisation of waste
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Design Thinking
- The refugee crisis
- Renewable energy
- Smart cities
- Sustainable fashion
- Urban green infrastructures
Your Innovation Challenge
Analyse, develop and pitch.
Collaborate with classmates in a 3-day competition to develop the mindset of leading innovators through the Disruptive Innovation methodology.
Students take on the role of change makers as they work in teams to develop sustainable, innovative solutions to a persistent systemic issue using disruptive innovation. In the final stage of the Challenge, teams pitch their ideas to a panel of experts and “investors,” who select the winners.
Your International Business Immersion Experience. Connections that make a difference
Although your learning begins in the classroom, it doesn't end there. That’s why we take you beyond the classroom—to connect with professionals from diverse fields and hear their insights on today’s key business challenges.
In a typical year, participants from all International Master programmes are offered a variety of city options, including international destinations (last year, Berlin and Milan). Each city is selected for its unique blend of innovative business sectors, diversity, and cultural significance. The week is structured around company visits, workshops, cultural events, and networking opportunities with EADA alumni.
International Business Immersion Experience - Students' Opinions
International Business Immersion Experience - Students' Opinions
Your Sustainability Week
Focus on sustainability and responsible management.
This week gives you a broader vision of the field with visiting experts and professionals from all over the world. Electives, workshops, round tables and challenges provide the opportunity to engage with leaders in sustainability.
- Digital transformation
- Humanitarian emergencies
- Innovative entrepreneurship
- The sharing economy
- Social enterprise models
- The social impact of marketing
Your final project: Make change
You work as a consultant – this is your chance to put what you have learned throughout the year to the test, integrating theory and practice to address management challenges and make the most significant impact. You select your challenge and develop it together with your group under the guidance of an experienced tutor.
Hone your skills:
- Employ quantitative and qualitative methodologies to define priorities
- Identify, select and analyse potential partner companies and organisations
- Develop, test and adapt prototypes
- Define strategic plans for sales, marketing and communications teams
- Analyse how companies create value for stakeholders and design results-oriented proposals for improvement
- Examine the gap between the perceived value of new technologies and technical capabilities
2 options for growth:
- Join forces with social entrepreneurs to launch and grow innovative projects through our partner Ashoka, the world’s largest network of social entrepreneurs in the world
- Transform companies and organisations into changemakers as you work together to tackle some of society’s most pressing social, cultural, and environmental challenges
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