Sustainable Management and Production

This programme develops professionals who can apply the principles of sustainable development in their organisations and become national or international leaders. The Sustainable Management and Production programme brings together environmental and production engineering and business to provide you with interdisciplinary knowledge of sustainable management, risk control and systems analysis, and the skills to implement responsible change to help organisations address global challenges.

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Programme values

In a small, modern lecture space, students engage in a discussion on business development strategies led by a lecturer. The close-knit learning environment encourages active interaction and deep topic exploration.

Valued by industry leaders

Growing concern about environmental issues and the increasing complexity of EU environmental requirements are driving companies to seek professionals who can combine engineering understanding with managerial solutions. These sustainability experts ensure that the company’s activities reduce environmental impacts and contribute to social well-being.

KTU’s Santaka Valley building – a state-of-the-art research and innovation hub where academia and business collaborate. This is where future solutions are born.

Inspiring learning environment

During your studies, you will benefit from the latest research and knowledge on sustainable industrial development. Since 1991, the Institute of Environmental Engineering has completed more than 150 international and national projects, reflecting the strong scientific basis and practical value of the programme.

Students from KTU’s GIFTed program tackle real-world challenges using the mind map method – this is a space for high-potential youth to collaborate, think creatively, and lead with purpose.

Real-world cases

It is one of the first interdisciplinary programmes in Lithuania. Collaboration between environmental engineering, manufacturing engineering and business is a key feature of the programme, fostering creativity and innovation to effectively reduce environmental impact.

KTU graduates share a joyful moment during the graduation ceremony – dressed in formal gowns, they celebrate their academic achievements. The university community honors each step taken toward professional success.

New Freedom to shape your path

You will be able to tailor your studies to suit your needs – choose from up to 15 alternative modules, and analyse the coursework topics that are relevant to you.

A flexible timetable makes it easy to combine study and work.

Career opportunities

The Sustainable Management and Production programme prepares professionals to meet today’s environmental, economic and technological challenges. Graduates can work in a wide range of areas, from developing sustainability strategies for organisations to implementing innovations that reduce environmental impact and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Here are some of the careers you can pursue after your studies:

Sustainability Manager

Develops the organisation’s sustainability strategy, coordinates actions to reduce environmental impacts and promotes responsible organisational performance nationally and internationally.

Environmental Consultant

Provides expert advice to companies on how to implement sustainable solutions to achieve sustainable development goals and adapt to increasingly stringent environmental requirements.

Sustainable Technology Developer

Develops advanced technologies and solutions that help organisations reduce their environmental impact and use resources more efficiently, considering the trends of the circular economy and digitalisation.

Admission requirements and programme structure

Cycle – second cycle

Field – environmental engineering, business studies, production and manufacturing engineering

Form, duration – full-time studies (2 yr.)

Study type – weekend, evening-time, blended learning

Location – Kaunas, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design

Language – english, lithuanian

Degree awarded – master of engineering sciences

Yearly price ⁱ : full-time studies – 5538 €, price per credit – 92,3 €

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Semester

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Cleaner Production	6	Blended learning
Environmental Impact Assessment	6	On-campus learning
Sustainable Development Policy, Law and Economics	6	Blended learning
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources	6	Blended learning

Electives 1 (Select 6 cr.)

Business Process Management	6	Blended learning
Engineering Projects Management	6	Blended learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Environmental Management	6	On-campus learning
Life Cycle Assessment	6	Blended learning
Sustainable Consumption and Production	6	Blended learning

Electives 2 (Select 6 cr.)

Accounting for Sustainable Engineering	6	Blended learning
Corporate Social Responsibility	6	On-campus learning
Development and Management of Sustainability Projects	6	Blended learning

Electives 3 (Select 6 cr.)

Ecosystems Engineering	6	Blended learning
Sustainable Chemicals Management	6	Blended learning
Theory of Environmental Systems	6	Blended learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Eco-Design	6	On-campus learning
Integrated Waste Management	6	Blended learning
Sustainable Energy	6	Blended learning

Electives 4 (Select 6 cr.)

Design of Sustainable Value Chains	6	Blended learning
Identification and Management of Contaminated Sites	6	Blended learning
Smart and Sustainable Cities	6	Blended learning

Electives 5 (Select 6 cr.)

Innovative Production Technologies	6	Blended learning
International Industry and Business	6	Blended learning
Manufacturing Strategy	6	Blended learning

Module name	Credits	Method of organisation

Blended learning

Good to know

Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus - learning on the university premises.
Blended - learning on the university premises and online.

Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus - learning on the university premises.
Blended - learning on the university premises and online.

Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
On-campus - learning on the university premises.
Blended - learning on the university premises and online.

Module - a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
Credit - a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
Blended - learning on the university premises and online.

Admission requirements

University bachelor degree certificate:	Engineering sciences, technologies, mathematical sciences, computer sciences, physical sciences, life sciences or agricultural sciences OR social sciences, law, business and public management and ≥ 20 credits of completed subjects in the study fields of engineering sciences, technologies, mathematical sciences, computer sciences, physical sciences, life sciences or agricultural sciences.
Proficiency in English:	IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 85, CEFR ≥ C1, or previously completed studies in english language.
Transcript requirements:	Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor's degree from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.
Accepted languages:	English / Russian
Document legalisation:	The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

Score structure

◼	0,9	average grade (CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement
◼	0,1	motivation letter and online interview
+	≤ 4	additional points

Additional points

science activities (scientific publications, presentations at scientific conferences, participation in exhibitions, work in student science society or science group etc.) or art activities (publication or realization of artwork, participation in art exhibitions, contests of architecture)	≤ 2
at least 1 year of work experience in the field of study programme	0,5
graduated from academic talent development program in higher education institution (for example "GIFTed talent academy")	0,5
partial studies in the higher education institution abroad with ≥24 ECTS completed	0,5
bachelor's or master's (if integrated study programme is completed) degree diploma with honours	0,5

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Testimonials

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This programme provides practical skills to help solve real-life environmental problems. In addition, it is possible to link several fields together, such as sustainability and education, urban planning, technological or engineering processes and management. This allows everyone to find their own unique direction based on their work experience and competences, and to apply their knowledge in a variety of fields.

Kotryna Krasauskaitė

1st year student

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My career started to change before I even finished my Master’s degree – in my last semestre I became a Sustainability Manager at a specialised bank, and so began my journey in sustainability. The biggest challenge was the distance between my studies and my place of residence – I was living in Vilnius and my lectures were in Kaunas, but they took place after working hours and on weekends, which made it easier to combine these activities.

Tadas Kavaliauskas

KTU alumnus, Chief Sustainability Officer, ILTE Lietuva, Board Member of LAVA

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The Sustainable Management and Production programme is unique in its interdisciplinary knowledge, covering environmental engineering, production engineering, social engineering, economics and business. Every medium and large company needs specialists in this field, especially if it is a manufacturing company or a company, which operates in an international market.

Aistė Jonaitienė

Acting Sustainability Officer, SDG

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FAQ

What sustainable management competencies will I gain from this programme?

You will gain the knowledge needed to prepare environmental management, social responsibility and sustainability reports, implement engineering solutions for cleaner production, analyse their effectiveness and evaluate the results. You will also learn to apply ecological design principles to product development, manage environmental management systems and manage production, environmental and other management documentation.

Why study Sustainable Management and Production at KTU?

This programme uniquely combines environmental, manufacturing and business disciplines to address sustainability challenges. It emphasises a systems thinking approach and equips students with engineering knowledge, data analysis skills and leadership skills.

Is a career in sustainability management a good choice?

Yes, a career in sustainability management offers competitive salaries and is in high demand as companies move towards sustainability. It also offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and society.