Sustainability in Creative Industries (B.A.)

SUSTAINABILITY IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

BACHELOR | FULL TIME

Graduates of the “Sustainability in Creative Industries (B.A.)” program are equipped with fundamental knowledge, skills, and methods to foster innovation in the creative industries by strategically developing projects and processes and position companies as well as public actors with a focus on socio-ecological challenges.

MAKE YOUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE – SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN IS THE FUTURE

• Sustainable & creative: Here you will learn how sustainability and creativity can really make a difference together.
  
• Lots of job opportunities: After graduating, you’ll have lots of cool careers open to you.
  
• No NC, easy entry: no numerus clausus and various ways to study – even without a traditional Abitur.
  
• Lots of practical experience: You gain a lot of real experience – including a mandatory internship.
  
• Your focus: You decide what interests you the most and deepen your knowledge.
  
  

DETAILS ABOUT YOUR BACHELOR PROGRAM

Thanks to their broad, yet in-depth education and personal development, graduates can navigate complex creative processes, lead innovative projects, and contribute to sustainable transformation in various organizations, including NGOs, political bodies, certification institutions, or their own entrepreneurial ventures. Their flexibility and strategic thinking prepare them for both current challenges and future opportunities in the creative economy.

Study content

The program’s focus on communication, creative practice, and management enables graduates to confidently take on corporate management roles as well as engage in political advocacy and civil society thought leadership. Due to the program’s emphasis on practical design training, they can access and utilize knowledge systems to innovate across the entire creative value chain, from raw materials to future-oriented research and development.

Graduates possess the skills to develop sustainable business models and strategies for creative industries, accounting for market-relevant factors such as digitalization, globalization, and environmental constraints. With core competencies in sustainable management, they are well-prepared to address the specific needs of the creative sector as it steers towards socially responsible value creation.

Practical orientation

The curriculum fosters a holistic understanding of sustainability challenges in the creative industries, integrating communication, design, systemic thinking, and production management. Graduates can recognize, assess, and address these challenges from multiple perspectives, ranging from micro-level local industries to macro-level geopolitical contexts. The reception of up-to-date teaching on the impact of digitization and artificial intelligence on creative business development and products, which enables them to drive technological disruptions in the pursuit of sustainability goals.

We encourage and support students in developing their personal thematic focus and gain practical experience in areas such as design, communication, or management. This individualized approach conveys expertise in specific career paths, including, but not limited to, positions like experience designer, creative strategist, trend researcher, innovation manager, or entrepreneur.

Graduates are have by a high level of personal development and are equipped with strong negotiation and reasoning skills. They are adaptable, creative, and well-informed, making them capable of addressing complex issues and taking on strategic roles in a rapidly evolving creative economy.

YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS WITH YOUR SUSTAINABILITY BACHELOR

Career opportunities with a degree in Sustainability in Creative Industries (B.A.) are just as varied as the Bachelor’s program itself. As a graduate, interesting opportunities in marketing, management or creative direction within the creative industries are waiting for you.

Career

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in creative industries, bringing future-oriented and sustainability-focused strategies to traditional positions. These roles include:

• Experience Designer
  
• Creative Strategist
  
• Trend Researcher
  
• Creative Consultant
  
• Innovation Manager
  
• Product Manager
  
• Supply Chain Manager
  
• Buyer / Merchandiser
  
• Entrepreneur
  
• Recruitment / HR
  
• Change Manager
  
• Quality Manager
  
• Business Ethics Specialist
  
• Regulations, Standards, and Legal Frameworks Expert
  
• Strategic Foresight Analyst
  
• NGO / Political Organization Specialist
  
• Researcher / Academic
  
• Stylist / Visual Merchandiser
  
• Journalist
  
• Marketing Manager
  
• Campaigner
  
• Strategic Management Consultant

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