Programme content

The programme is structured around four key areas:

• Sustainability and Society
• Sustainable Engineering
• Sustainable Economy and Management
• Transformation and Innovation

Across these areas, you will acquire and deepen your knowledge while applying interdisciplinary approaches to address sustainability challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By adopting a systems-thinking perspective, you will learn how to integrate technological, economic and societal dimensions and develop innovative solutions to complex global challenges.

Through practice-oriented projects and interdisciplinary teamwork, the programme follows the principles of challenge-based learning. Working on real-world challenges, you will gain valuable experience in shaping and managing transformation processes.

Upon graduation, you will be well prepared to apply these competencies in companies, organizations and NGOs—contributing as an active driver of change in the global transition toward sustainability.

Study programme

The following overview lists the courses in the study programme by semester. The numbers indicate the number of hours per week and the credit points awarded upon successful completion of each course.

The elective modules and further course content can be found in the examination regulations.

You can find detailed information about the individual modules in the module handbook.

Career Paths 

Sustainability already plays a key role in business, industry and society. Its importance will continue to grow as major transformation processes—such as the transition to renewable energy and sustainable resource use, climate protection and new mobility systems—gain further momentum.

Graduates of the Master’s study programme benefit from a wide range of career opportunities across different sectors. During the programme, you will develop the skills needed to integrate technological, economic and social aspects of sustainability within companies and institutions and to contribute to sustainable transformation processes.

Possible fields of activity include:

Sustainability management
Developing and implementing strategies to achieve environmental and climate targets in companies and organizations.

Project management
Leading transformation projects, from product development to the sustainable redesign of production processes and supply chains.

Product development and innovation
Designing sustainable products and services and developing innovative business areas.

Organizational transformation
Supporting companies in transitioning toward sustainable business models, products and technologies.

Consulting and advisory services
Supporting companies and organizations in developing and implementing sustainable solutions to complex challenges, for example in environmental technologies, renewable energy or the circular economy.

Research and development
Working on innovative technologies and concepts that enable a more sustainable future, for example in the fields of mobility, energy or resource management.

NGOs and international organizations
Contributing to sustainability initiatives at regional, national and global levels.

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