Want to build a more sustainable world through business? Learn what makes sustainable enterprises succeed, and become the kind of entrepreneur or policy advisor who can drive real change!
Leeuwarden is the economic and cultural heart of Fryslân, the greenest and happiest province in the Netherlands. A hub for innovation and sustainability, it is the ideal place to study future-focused entrepreneurship.
Our full-time programme lasts 12 months. We guide your academic, leadership and entrepreneurial ambitions in four blocks of 10 weeks each. During these 12 months, you will develop into a specialist in using sustainable entrepreneurship as a successful business model.
| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| Foundations of Sustainable Entrepreneurship (5 EC) | ||||
| Leadership (5 EC) | ||||
| Strategy (5 EC) | ||||
| Context (5 EC) | ||||
| Organization (5 EC) | ||||
| Research Design (5 EC) | ||||
| New Economic Realities (5 EC) | ||||
| Performance (5 EC) | ||||
| Policy (5 EC) | ||||
| Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project (15 EC) | ||||
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
To be considered for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's degree that included business and economics related courses and either a Bachelor's thesis and/or research methods courses. Students with a Bachelor programme in Business Administration, or International Business, or a Bachelor programme in Economics/Spatial Planning/Behavioural and Social Sciences/Humanities from a research University may be admitted. Submit your application to the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Admissions Board to receive information about your admissibility. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Admissions Board will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. |
| language test |
Sufficient English language proficiency is required, except for native speakers of the English language from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands. The following documents are valid:
An exemption can be given by the Admission Board. |
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 July 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
To be considered for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's degree that included business and economics related courses and either a Bachelor's thesis and/or research methods courses. Students with a Bachelor programme in Business Administration, or International Business, or a Bachelor programme in Economics/Spatial Planning/Behavioural and Social Sciences/Humanities from a research University may be admitted. Submit your application to the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Admissions Board to receive information about your admissibility. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, the Sustainable Entrepreneurship Admissions Board will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. |
| language test |
Sufficient English language proficiency is required, except for native speakers of the English language from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands. The following documents are valid:
An exemption can be given by the Admission Board. |
| Exam | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | C1 |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | C2 |
| IELTS overall band | 6.5 |
| IELTS listening | 6 |
| IELTS reading | 6 |
| IELTS writing | 6 |
| IELTS speaking | 6 |
| TOEFL internet based | 90 |
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 July 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
As a graduate of the MSc. in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, you will be equipped to turn sustainability ambitions into tangible action. You will gain the entrepreneurial mindset, leadership skills, and systems thinking needed to navigate complex sustainability challenges and create real-world impact, whether in business, government, or non-profit sectors.
The MSc. in Sustainable Entrepreneurship prepares you for a meaningful career with the ability to tackle global challenges. Sustainability plays an essential role in careers at:
The Centre for Sustainable Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy believes we can restore balance to our systems. Sustainable entrepreneurs create innovative products, services, and business models that tackle today's global challenges. They help shift our linear, fossil-fuel-based economies into circular, green, and inclusive societies, ultimately safeguarding our planet's future.
