Discover what makes sustainable enterprises emerge, thrive, and be successful. Join a new generation of entrepreneurs and policy advisors!
Leeuwarden, the economic and cultural hub of Fryslân, is renowned for being situated in the greenest and happiest province in the Netherlands, and for leading the way in sustainable transitions.
You should consider studying this programme because it will empower you to:
Our programme spans across 12 months of full-time study. We coach your academic, leadership and entrepreneurship ambitions in 4 blocks of 10 weeks each. During these 12 months, you will become a specialist in 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) | ||||
| New Economic Realities (5 EC) | ||||
| Organization (5 EC) | ||||
| Research Design (5 EC) | ||||
| Context (5 EC) | ||||
| Performance (5 EC) | ||||
| Policy (5 EC) | ||||
| Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project (15 EC, optional) | ||||
You will learn how to design (block 1a), implement (block 1b) and successfully manage performance (block 2a). In block 2b, you will develop your sustainable ambitions in your personal Leadership project, focusing on solving a problem relevant to a corporate sustainability challenge.
Depending on your individual entrepreneurship ambitions and
leadership profiles, you will work with regional, national or
international sustainable organisations. You will develop and
present your leadership project for supervisors, peers and
stakeholders on the Circular Minds Conference.
Your research will focus on a case from regional, national or
international companies. You will find your project in
collaboration with the Campus Fryslân's network. You may also
adopt one of the UN's challenges of sustainability or a personal
sustainability challenge. Sustainable challenges are relevant for
all nations, regions, cities, businesses, and people, so we are
happy to engage with international companies and challengers.
| 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: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom. To prove your English language proficiency, you can provide one of the following documents:
An exemption can be given by the Admission Board. |
| other admission requirements |
Please use the step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure |
| 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 |
The MSc. in Sustainable Entrepreneurship prepares you for a
meaningful career with the perspective of tackling world
challenges. Sustainability is relevant for careers in:
- multinationals such as Royal Haskoning,
Rabobank and Tauw;
- fast-growing niches in bio-based and high-tech
sectors and startups;
- policymaking institutes that increasingly
require new employees to define their personal career ambitions in
line with sustainable development;
- international organizations such as
Deloitte consider in-depth knowledge and skills as a
prerequisite for trainee programmes.
The CSE believes we can balance and preserve our valuable systems. Sustainable entrepreneurs generate new business models which substantially reduce social and environmental impacts whilst simultaneously improving the quality of societies.
The CSE aims to create a circular society. This translates in new programmes for university students, business leaders, and academic scholars, whom we provide with all knowledge and competencies they need to make sustainable entrepreneurship successful.
