The degree program Sustainability Management in Regional Development is designed for a broad spectrum of professional fields.
Graduates are equipped to support regions and cities on their path toward more sustainable economic and societal structures. They are able to understand complex challenges of the sustainability transition, develop practical solutions, and implement feasible ideas together with local stakeholders.
These tasks require interdisciplinary and systems thinking, the ability to transfer knowledge into practice, sound judgment, and strong solution oriented skills.
Career Fields:
Possible Career Fields:
- Sustainability manager in a city or municipality
- Climate protection manager / climate adaptation manager
- ESG / CSR manager (Corporate Social Responsibility)
- Employee in public authorities for environment, nature conservation, agriculture, or energy
- Project work in energy cooperatives, municipal utilities, or environmental organizations
- Regional developer in district administrations
- Work in LEADER regions or regional associations
- Development of regional development concepts
- Development of sustainable tourism strategies
- Work in landscape and environmental planning offices
- Biodiversity management in regions or companies
- Project work in national parks, nature parks, or biosphere reserves
- Participation in citizen engagement and transformation processes
- Moderation of citizen dialogues
- Consulting in sustainable business models, including economic development
- Work in environmental NGOs (e.g., BUND, NABU, WWF)
The NAReG team continuously monitors the job market for graduates.
Further Studies:
After successfully completing the bachelor’s degree, graduates have the opportunity to further qualify through a master’s program.