Global Sustainability Management (GSM) programme
Take part in a two-semester international experience open to master’s students from all !
This programme combines current topics in sustainability research with workshops, immersive learning and hands-on project work, guided by top academics from ENGAGE.EU and sustainability practitioners. Participation earns you an additional certificate alongside your degree. Changing the world starts by changing your worldview!
Language of instruction: English
Starting in Fall 2026
Location first semester in Fall:
Location second semester: one of the
What is GSM?
GSM is a one-year certificate programme that brings together a diverse community of students from across Europe and beyond. It offers a seamless and immersive learning experience through bootcamps, team-building workshops, simulations, and project labs. By combining the strengths of top European universities, GSM equips students with the skills and mindset needed to navigate complex global challenges.
The programme, which can be integrated into or done in addition to your Master’s degree programme, offers the unique opportunity to join a cohort of international students in a first-class learning experience with seamlessly coordinated components and receive an additional qualifying certificate.
Structure of the programme
The GSM programme comprises two semesters (60 ECTS in total), which you can complete as part of or in addition to your master’s degree.
You will spend the first GSM semester together with all GSM students in your cohort at an ENGAGE.EU partner university abroad to learn core skills, not just with academic seminars, but also with boot camps and team-building workshops that take place in parallel. Innovative learning methods (including immersive learning, simulations and project labs) enable an intensive and comprehensive learning experience.
You can spend the second GSM semester at any partner university from the ENGAGE.EU consortium. Due to the hybrid design of the Electives programme, you can choose courses from different universities, no matter where you spend your second GSM semester.
Who can join?
The GSM programme is open to Master students º£½ÇÉçÇø (official Master programmes).
Requirements
GSM applicants are expected to provide the following documentation in English:
- Bachelor’s transcript and, if available, bachelor’s diploma.
- Current transcript of records of master’s degree programme (if available).
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or equivalent that shows education, extracurricular activities, international experience, work experience, other relevant skills.
*Approach your local contact to use the appropriate formats for the selection. - Letter of motivation (max. 700 words) or equivalent.
*The letter of motivation can be combined with or replaced by an interview at the home university, in order to assess the applicant's motivation. - A priority list of the 3 preferences from GSM partner universities for the Second GSM Semester.
*For the GSM Cohort starting in Fall 2026, the Spring 2027 Second GSM Semester (electives semester abroad) has the following universities available as preferences: LUISS, NHH, Tilburg University, Toulouse Capitole University, Universitat Ramon Llull, University of Mannheim, University of St.Gallen, UNWE, WU. - Proof of proficiency in English (if your carrier master’s degree programme is not fully taught in English).
How to apply? 
Applications for Fall 2026 are now welcome:
- Start Fall 2026 deadline: February 2, 2026 (23:59 CET)
QUESTIONS:
For further questions, please contact Soledad Moya, Co-Coordinator of the Area Learning at EngageEU and Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Esade Business and Law School.