Practices of Sustainable Chemistry: Certificate course

Degree: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Credit Points: 20
Length of study: 3 semesters
Language: English
Start date: in March
Application deadline: December 10th
Costs: 5.200 EUR plus the current term contribuation of 210 EUR
Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Klaus Kümmerer

Your advanced training in sustainable chemistry comprises a total of 4 modules from the MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management:

• Concepts of Sustainable Chemistry
• Resources, Recycling and Circular Economy
• Regulations and International Conventions
• Tools for Sustainable Chemistry

Further information on the course content

Online study with classroom attendance

Your continuing education in the Practices of Sustainable Chemistry certificate will take place predominantly online during the 3 semesters of study. This format allows you the greatest possible flexibility in your continuing education. At the beginning of the certificate study programme, you will complete a face-to-face block week in Lüneburg, which offers you the opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange and networking. Throughout the course of your studies, our learning platform is available to you online around the clock.

The degree for your certificate programme

You can choose whether you want to take exams as part of the certificate programme and thus acquire a university certificate and proof of credit points at the end. You can also take the certificate without taking exams and receive a certificate of attendance at the end.

• Extensive interdisciplinary expertise for sustainable development
• extra-occupational training at MBA level
• intensive introductory week with diverse networking opportunities
• only three semesters in length
• high flexibility due to Blended Learning
• direct interaction with renowned lecturers from academia, industry and authorities
• open to applicants from all disciplines
• Personal counselling and support

The certificate programme Practices of Sustainable Chemistry starts in the summer semester of each year in March. Applications are possible until 10 December of each year.

It is also possible to take individual modules and have them credited to the certificate programme at a later date. You can apply for the individual modules up to the start of the respective module.

You must meet the following entry requirements for admission to the certificate programme:

• University degree at Bachelor level
• Advanced knowledge of English