The Master’s programme in Management at the Faculty of Management, University of Gdańsk develops advanced managerial and analytical competences for graduates who want to develop and commercialise products, services and processes that are sustainable by design. The curriculum integrates strategic and innovation management, entrepreneurship, organisation & management and human capital management with business ethics and Business & Sustainability. It strengthens evidence-based decision making through quantitative and qualitative research methods, and builds financial acumen via corporate finance, managerial accounting, investment decisions and capital investment planning. Students learn to identify market trends, risks and opportunities in a global environment and to manage projects and processes effectively. A substantial internship and a structured master seminar pathway support real-world experience and a practice-oriented thesis.
DURATION: 2 years (4 semesters)
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
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Sustainability-by-design focus – the curriculum is built for graduates who can develop and commercialise products and processes that protect the environment and use resources efficiently.
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Strategic + innovation toolkit – strong emphasis on strategic and innovation management, supporting work in dynamic, fast-changing markets.
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Business decision skills (finance + investments) – corporate finance, investment decisions and capital investment planning strengthen managerial decision-making.
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Modern marketing competence – strategic marketing and digital marketing components support market-driven growth and commercialisation.
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Leadership, communication and people management – leadership/communication are combined with human capital management and organisational behaviour.
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Practical orientation and real experience – a structured master seminar pathway plus an internship (200 hours / 8 ECTS) support applied learning and employability.
JOB PROSPECTS
Graduates may find employment in the public, private and non-profit sectors, especially in organisations concentrating on sustainability, and the programme also supports entrepreneurship and work on international projects.
Typical roles and paths (examples) include:
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Sustainability / ESG & responsible business: sustainability specialist/manager, ESG project coordinator, CSR manager (Business & Sustainability + ethics).
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Strategy & innovation: strategy analyst/associate, innovation specialist/manager, business transformation roles.
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Project & process roles: project manager/coordinator, process improvement specialist (process & project management + risk mitigation).
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Business development & product commercialisation: business development specialist/manager, product manager (entrepreneurship + marketing + global risk/opportunity lens).
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People & organisational roles: HR business partner / HR specialist, talent development roles (human capital + organisational behaviour).
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Management roles in international environments: managerial-track positions where global market awareness, ethics and legal context matter.
