Graduates of the “Sustainability in Creative Industries (B.A.)” program are equipped with fundamental knowledge, skills, and methods to foster innovation in the creative industries by strategically developing projects and processes and position companies as well as public actors with a focus on socio-ecological challenges.
Practical and application-oriented.
Courses developed with leading companies.
Easily switch courses later on.
Through good contacts in the design industry.
Career opportunities with a degree in Sustainability in Creative Industries (B.A.) are just as varied as the Bachelor’s program itself. As a graduate, interesting opportunities in marketing, management or creative direction within the creative industries are waiting for you.
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in creative industries, bringing future-oriented and sustainability-focused strategies to traditional positions. These roles include:
After your Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability in Creative Industries, you can continue your education and join a Master’s program.
Thanks to their broad, yet in-depth education and personal development, graduates can navigate complex creative processes, lead innovative projects, and contribute to sustainable transformation in various organizations, including NGOs, political bodies, certification institutions, or their own entrepreneurial ventures. Their flexibility and strategic thinking prepare them for both current challenges and future opportunities in the creative economy.
The program’s focus on communication, creative practice, and management enables graduates to confidently take on corporate management roles as well as engage in political advocacy and civil society thought leadership. Due to the program’s emphasis on practical design training, they can access and utilize knowledge systems to innovate across the entire creative value chain, from raw materials to future-oriented research and development.
Graduates possess the skills to develop sustainable business models and strategies for creative industries, accounting for market-relevant factors such as digitalization, globalization, and environmental constraints. With core competencies in sustainable management, they are well-prepared to address the specific needs of the creative sector as it steers towards socially responsible value creation.
The curriculum fosters a holistic understanding of sustainability challenges in the creative industries, integrating communication, design, systemic thinking, and production management. Graduates can recognize, assess, and address these challenges from multiple perspectives, ranging from micro-level local industries to macro-level geopolitical contexts. The reception of up-to-date teaching on the impact of digitization and artificial intelligence on creative business development and products, which enables them to drive technological disruptions in the pursuit of sustainability goals.
We encourage and support students in developing their personal thematic focus and gain practical experience in areas such as design, communication, or management. This individualized approach conveys expertise in specific career paths, including, but not limited to, positions like experience designer, creative strategist, trend researcher, innovation manager, or entrepreneur.
Graduates are have by a high level of personal development and are equipped with strong negotiation and reasoning skills. They are adaptable, creative, and well-informed, making them capable of addressing complex issues and taking on strategic roles in a rapidly evolving creative economy.
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International applicants with a secondary school leaving certificate that entitles them to take up a Bachelor’s degree programme in their home country but does not correspond to the German university entrance qualification are entitled to take the AMD entrance exam.
This test is free of charge and consists of a 120-minute written online test and a 30-minute oral test. If you pass the test, you can study our Bachelor’s degree programmes.
No German language skills required.
Yes, if you have successfully completed a master craftsman’s examination or a vocational qualification, you can also start a degree programme at AMD.
No, our Bachelor’s degree programmes do not have a numerus clausus. Different requirements may apply to Master’s degree programmes and a certain grade may be required in the Bachelor’s certificate in order to be admitted. You can find the specific requirements for each degree programme on the programme pages or from the student advisory service.
There are various ways in which you can finance your studies. You can find an overview of your options on our information page on financing.
It is generally possible to apply to more than one location, but it is not necessary. Simply apply for your preferred location and take part in the admission procedure there.
Our professors and lecturers have extensive practical experience in their teaching areas. In addition to their teaching activities at AMD, they work successfully as designers and consultants.
This ensures the practical relevance that is particularly important in the degree programme in order to meet the requirements of the economy later on.
Our degree programme places great emphasis on practical relevance so that you can make the best possible start to your professional career. The one-semester internship gives you valuable insights into your dream job. Many of our graduates work in renowned companies in the fashion and design industry or have successfully founded their own start-ups. Our professors and lecturers will provide you with significant support along the way.