Sustainability Management
Graduate (Master)
Sustainability Analytics and Audit
Why choose this field of study?
Sustainable development is a key direction of modern business, the strategy of which includes pro-environmental, pro-social and good management practices, referred to as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). The Master’s degree in Sustainability Analytics and Audit at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw is designed to educate modern professionals who can effectively implement ESG elements in strategic planning, business process management, human capital and finance – in line with the standards imposed on companies by the latest EU directives.
If you are a graduate of at least a bachelor’s degree in management, economics, finance and accounting, this programme will allow you to acquire competences that are particularly desirable in modern business – such as planning and auditing sustainable development, implementing and evaluating eco-friendly innovations in companies, knowledge of non-financial reporting standards and practices or managing a closed-loop economy in a company. In addition to the specialisation Sustainability Management, we also run a second specialisation on this course – see: ESG Audit.
Sustainability Analytics and Audit (master's degree) – what sets us apart?
- You will follow a modern study programme that is based on expert knowledge and the needs of modern business.
- You will build specialist skills and undertake work placements in reputable companies that cooperate with the university.
- You can complete this study programme in a format that is convenient for you – full-time or part-time, as well as online.
- You will acquire particularly marketable competences in the field of corporate sustainability management, which will enable you to advance and develop professionally.
- You will be taught by UEHS’s exceptional staff of experienced lecturers and business practitioners.
- With us, you will study in an international atmosphere and an open academic environment (we are among the top universities awarded in the Internationalisation category – Perspektywy 2023 ranking).
Sustainability Management – what can you do after graduation?
Your studies will prepare you for a career in a variety of positions that are related to the planning, implementation and auditing of sustainable business activities and ESG legal requirements. Specialists, managers and advisors competent in this area are sought by an increasing number of companies, governmental and non-governmental organisations and institutions that seek to achieve a balance between economic efficiency and social and environmental benefits.
This program
is for you if:
The concept of sustainability in business is close to your heart and you want to have a real impact on its implementation.
You are keen to acquire knowledge and skills that are now particularly valued and sought after on the labour market.
You already have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and want to gain promotion or new career prospects.
Programme and structure of studies
Graduate studies
(master’s degree)
The master’s degree programme in Sustainability Analytics and Audit at the UEHS is based on interdisciplinary subject knowledge and subjects from the specialisation Sustainability Management.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
The first-year programme of study is dominated by subject-specific subjects that provide an understanding of specialised topics in the areas of ESG strategy management, CSR, green finance, sustainable supply chains, waste management and the environment.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| OHS | 0 | L | 8/8 |
| Culture and ethics | 5 | L | 30/16 |
| Statistical methods (Mathematical Statistics) | 7 | L, T | 60/40 |
| Cost accounting | 6 | L, T | 60/40 |
| Methods of economic and financial analysis | 4 | D | 30/24 |
| Institutional and legal conditions of sustainable development | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Economics of moderation and sustainable development | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Public relations | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language (I) | 2 | Lekt | 30/16 |
| CSR, ESG and sustainable business strategies | 3 | D | 30/30 |
| Green finance and insurance | 5 | L, T | 60/40 |
| Management accounting | 5 | L, T | 45/32 |
| Audit of financial statements | 5 | L, T | 45/32 |
| Accounting and financial reporting standards | 4 | L | 30/24 |
| Modern business process management | 3 | L | 30/16 |
| Measurement and analysis of intellectual capital | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Non-financial reporting standards and sustainability reporting | 2 | D | 30/16 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
The second year of study is the time for students to deepen their specialised knowledge of corporate sustainability management, as well as to complete work placements and prepare their master’s thesis.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language (II) | 3 | Lekt | 30/16 |
| Environmental reporting and auditing | 4 | L, T | 60/40 |
| Spatial planning systems and sustainable development planning | 3 | L, T | 45/32 |
| Waste management in a company | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Corporate cooperation with stakeholders | 4 | D | 30/16 |
| Internal audit and management control | 4 | D | 30/16 |
| Diploma seminar | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Professional practice (I) | 7 | PR | 180/180 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Environmental innovation in enterprises and greentech | 3 | D | 30/24 |
| Environmental management systems and impact assessment | 4 | L, T | 60/32 |
| Closed loop economy | 4 | L, T | 60/32 |
| Sustainable supply chains | 4 | L, T | 60/32 |
| Financial and accounting information systems | 2 | Lab | 30/24 |
| Diploma seminar and preparation for the diploma exam | 5 | D | 60/24 |
| Professional practice (II) | 7 | PR | 180/180 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at UEHS, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Fees (academic year 2024/2025)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3000 € | 1650 € |
| II | 3000 € | 1650 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 4000 € | 2150 € |
| II | 4000 € | 2150 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at UEHS in Polish? It is possible! We have prepared a special program for international students to acquire the skills necessary for active study in Polish and for academic, social and everyday life in Poland.
The Comprehensive Polish Language Program for International Students is:
- part of The UEHS Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at UEHS
- a course aimed at two groups of international students: students with knowledge of a Slavic language (Russian, Ukrainian, Czech etc.) and students without prior knowledge of any Slavic language
- a chance for immersion in Polish society and culture, authentic experience of life in Poland and broad career prospects on the Polish labour market
More details coming soon!
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at UEHS, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with UEHS discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
