Starting in coming fall term, the ZWIRN will offer a new English-language master's program at the Ostfalia. Problems of risk and sustainability management are often subject to strong interdependencies as well as similar demands on the interdisciplinary solution of these problems. Both risk and sustainability are based on forecasts with limited accuracy, and both require assessments that include ecological, economic, technological, legal and sociological aspects.

In order to solve these complex requirements within the framework of a part-time study programme and to impart the necessary knowledge content, a blended online learning concept with face-to-face application workshops with international lecturers is combined.

The Sustainability & Risk Management Master has a standard period of study of 5 semesters and comprises 90 credit points