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Managing Climate Solutions

 

In the Managing Climate Solutions (MaCS-HSG) certificate, master students develop entrepreneurial solutions to one of the most pressing societal challenges of our time: climate change.

 

Students complement their core Master`s programme with dedicated courses enabling them to understand the magnitude of the challenge, to explore the range of possible solutions, to craft behaviorally informed strategies, and to shape a positive future in a carbon-constrained world.

 

CEMS Model UNFCCC

Climate Change Course and Simulation

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues, affecting all of today’s business related processes. The impact of climate change will change the international business environment dramatically. However, the business relevance of climate change is insufficiently understood by future decision makers in international management and society.

The Climate Change Course and its ʺModel UNFCCCʺ is an innovative educational approach to close this knowledge gap. Its goal is to broaden studentsʹ understanding of climate change and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its impact on the future of business. The course is held simultaneously at 10 leading CEMS universities and ends with a tow-day simulation of global climate negotiations in which around 150 students from all participating schools come together.

Theses

At our institute we supervise master and bachelor theses related to the research focus of the chairs. The official regulations of the University of St.Gallen for Bachelor and Master theses apply. More information on the official application process, formal criteria, plagiarism and quotations, as well as the grading guidelines can be found on the HSG intranet: Bachelor- & Masterthesis

Level: Bachelor and Master

We are happy to consider applications from students who are passionate about corporate environmental sustainability and have demonstrated excellent academic performance.

Thesis topics may be in the area of sustainability management at corporate level such as: the role and behaviour of boards of directors, CEOs and managers; governance structures and mechanisms; skills and capabilities companies develop; external institutional pressure and activism (including shareholder activism); stakeholder management; supplier relations; circular economy; business models for sustainability.

Our team has a special interest in sustainability within the mining-, and agri-commodities industries, as well as corporate brand value and identity, and corporate reporting.

You may also propose a topic of your own choice as long as it is related to corporate sustainability strategy.

    Thesis Application

    Thank you for your interest in conducting your thesis at the Chair for Sustainability Management. We are happy to supervise students who are passionate about corporate environmental sustainability and have demonstrated excellent academic performance. Because we receive a high number of applications, we only consider applications that are a strong fit with our own research areas and those who have a proven interest in sustainability (e.g. have taken several university courses on the topic).


    The focal lens of all our research is at the corporate level. Please read our website carefully to gain insight into the type of research we do. We do not conduct studies on consumer behavior – for this topic, you may reach out to the marketing or consumer insight institutes.


    To apply, you may propose your own topic, or consider one of the projects we are currently working on (see our website).



    Applying for:*

    Bachelor programme:

    Master programme:

    Planned completion date of thesis*

    You must plan for at least four months to complete your thesis. Applications with a shorter completion date will not be considered.


    Bachelor Transcript*

    CV:*

    Motivation Letter:*

    Max. 1 page – including motivation letter for selecting and knowledge of the selected topic (experience with the topic, relevant courses attended, etc.)


    Research Proposal:*




    Level: Bachelor and Master

    At the Chair of Management of Renewable Energies, we are currently experiencing high levels of student interest in writing Master or Bachelor theses. While we are excited about the interest on these important topics, our capacity prevents us from satisfying every request for supervision. We will selectively consider new requests if they have a close link to our team’s research focus, and if the candidate can demonstrate dedication and commitment to investigating a novel topic related to managing renewable energy and climate solutions. All else being equal, students who have already familiarized themselves with the topic in one of our courses will be given priority in the application process.

    Do you think you have what we are looking for? Then please take a moment to check the website of the eligible supervisors in our team:

    Once you have identified the lecturer who is the best match with your research interest, contact her/him with a short CV, motivation letter, grade transcript and short description of 1-2 proposed thesis topic(s).

    => AKTUELL:  Ausschreibung Master- oder Bachelorarbeit (auf Deutsch)

    Problemstellung
    Die Umweltarena Spreitenbach hat bereits mehrere Wohnmodelle realisiert, deren Betrieb CO2-neutrales Wohnen durch den Einsatz von Photovoltaik und Wärmepumpen ermöglicht. Die auf maximale Energieeffizienz ausgelegten Häuser bieten modernen Wohnkomfort und sind preislich mit herkömmlichen Bauten vergleichbar. Dennoch nimmt der jetzige Wohnungsmarkt diese nicht auf, und Barrieren oder Hindernisse sind nicht klar erkenntlich.

     Zielsetzung der Bachelor-/Masterarbeit
    Im Rahmen einer Bachelor-/Masterarbeit soll ermittelt werden, welche Barrieren die Verbreitung der CO2 neutralen Bauprojekte verhindern und mit welchen konkreten Massnahmen diese überwunden werden können.

    Vorgehen
    Das genaue Vorgehen ist mit der Umweltarena und ihren Trägern abzustimmen. Es sind voraussichtlich Interviews und gegebenenfalls Workshops mit relevanten Akteuren aus der Baubranche durchzuführen (Architekten, Bauingenieure, Immobilieninvestoren, Lieferanten für Haustechnik…), um der Ursache des Problems auf den Grund zu gehen. Basierend auf dieser Analyse werden zusammen mit der Umweltarena Massnahmen zur Lösung entwickelt.

    Bei Interesse E-Mail an: katharina.reidl@unisg.ch

    Ph.D.

    Prof. Dr. Judith Walls and Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen are Ph.D. advisors at the Institute for Economy and the Environment. They are hosting a limited number of Ph.D. students as part of the PMA and DIA Ph.D. programmes. The research topic of Ph.D. candidates is tightly connected to the research areas of the chairs. For detailed information see Ph.D. candidates’ profiles and our research pages.

     

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    University of St. Gallen (HSG)
    Institute for Economy and the Environment
    Müller-Friedberg-Strasse 6/8
    9000 St. Gallen

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    Doris Hoevel
    Administration
    Tel: +41 71 224 2584

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