BUA Certificate Programs
BUA Certificate Programs are interdisciplinary module packages with at least 15 and up to 30 credit points. As a student of a BUA partner, you have the opportunity to set individual focal points on global social challenges as part of your studies.
Sustainable and Inclusive Contruction
In the summer semester 2025 the BUA Certificate Program “Sustainable and Inclusive Construction”, offered in cooperation between TU Berlin and FU Berlin, starts.The program is aimed at Master's students from all disciplines and teaches basic entrepreneurial skills as well as knowledge about sustainable and inclusive building, living and design. Students learn about the principles of entrepreneurship, various dimensions of sustainability and practical approaches to developing innovative and responsible business models in the construction and design industry. Previous knowledge of architecture or civil engineering is not required.
Entrepreneurship in Green Chemistry
The aim of this program is to equip Master's students from chemistry-related degree programs with the necessary skills to actively shape the transformation process towards green chemistry and a more sustainable society. Students learn the basics of green chemistry in the chemistry-related courses and how to develop sustainable and innovative business ideas for green chemistry in the entrepreneurship courses.
Ethics
From the ethics of artificial intelligence to bioethics, medical ethics, and technology assessment, students from all disciplines have the possibility to choose from a diverse range of courses on ethics and social responsibility. The certificate program was developed under the leadership of the Technische Universität Berlin with the participation of scientists from the BUA partners.
Gender & Diversity in Science & Technology Studies
The program teaches students of all subjects approaches to inter- and transdisciplinary science and technology studies (STS) on social inequality in science and technology as well as social inequality mediated by science and technology.