WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
- Analyze complex datasets with a sustainability focus
- Develop insights that influence environmental and social policy
- Deliver data-driven solutions to address global ecological and economic issues
- Advanced training in data science tools and techniques
- A strong focus on research design and critical thinking
- The Sustainability Analytics Project, where you solve real challenges for industry or government partners
If you aspire to continue your academic journey, this MSc serves as an excellent foundation for PhD studies. Graduates leave equipped with:
- Research skills required for doctoral programs
- A deep understanding of sustainability challenges and policies
- The ability to contribute meaningfully to academic and professional communities
- Innovation and Experience Design for Tourism
- Sustainable Management and Policy
- Digital Marketing
- International recognition of your degree
- Access to exclusive career and learning resources
- Confidence in a program committed to excellence
Study Plan
First Year:
In the first year students start with foundational courses in data science, including information visualization, computational modeling, and research design, alongside enrichment courses. The second semester advances into machine learning, information retrieval, and sustainability principles, culminating in a sustainability analytics project that integrates these skills with real-world applications.
Semester 1:
- Foundations of Data Science
- Information Visualization
- Computational Modeling of Social Systems
- Research Design and Methods in Practice
- Enrichment Course I
- Enrichment Course II
Semester 2:
- Information Search and Retrieval
- Machine Learning I
- Principles of Sustainability and Economic Development
- Sustainability Analytics Project
- Enrichment Course III
- Enrichment Course IV
Second Year:
Students drive innovation, devise effective strategies, gain practical experience, and pursue specialized knowledge. The program culminates in a master's thesis, showcasing their research capabilities and subject matter expertise.
Semester 3:
- Machine Learning II
- Econometric Methods and Applications
- Measuring and Assessing Sustainability
- Master Thesis Seminar
- Enrichment Course V
- Enrichment Course VI
- Master Thesis (credit to be given in Semester 4)
Semester 4:
- Master Thesis
- Master Thesis Defense
- Modeling Sustainability Systems
Internship:
Seize the opportunity to integrate a customized internship into your curriculum, allowing you to gain hands-on experience and practical skills through our Industry Excellence Program.
Career Prospects for MSc in Data Science for Sustainability
- IBM, Microsoft, Google, SAP
- ERM, Deloitte Sustainability, PwC Sustainability
- Unilever, Nestlé, Siemens
- WWF, Greenpeace, Amnesty, World Bank
- European Commission, National Environmental Agencies
- Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Analyst, Business Analyst
- Sustainability Analyst, ESG Consultant, Climate Data Specialist
- Sustainability Manager, Business Intelligence Analyst, Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
- Environmental Policy Analyst, Research Analyst
- Policy Analyst, Sustainability Strategist, Environmental Data Advisor
- Tech & Data Companies
- Sustainability Consultancies
- Corporations
- NGOs & International Organizations
- Government and Policy
Specializations
Master Admissions
When applying to Modul University Vienna for a Master program, you will need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide your documents in English through our application portal:
Curriculum vitae (resume)
Letter of motivation (1 A4 page)
Bachelor's Degree (minimum of 3 years)
Bachelor's Transcripts of Records
Copy of passport
Passport-sized photograph
Two letters of recommendation (from academic sources)
Proof of English proficiency level C1
*Please submit all the documents in a pdf format
MBA specific: A minimum of three years of professional experience in a responsible position.
Exceptions: If not available yet, the Bachelor's Degree Diploma may be submitted later on. In such cases, the most up-to-date transcripts must be submitted and provisional admission may be granted until the pending document is submitted.
All Master’s applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency, at minimum level C1 - according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - through a test taken within the last two years.
ACCEPTED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S APPLICANTS:
- TOEFL: 570 paper-based test (PBT) or 230 computer-based test (CBT) or 95 Internet-based test (IBT)
- IELTS: overall band score 7.0 (no sub-score below 6.5)
- Pearson Academic: 76 points
- Cambridge Certificate BEC Higher – Grade A or Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English: From Grade C. A minimum of 180 points is required.
Exceptions will only be considered for students who are English natives or have completed their high school education entirely in English at recognized International Schools following American, British, or IB curricula. Our admissions committee maintains the authority to request any additional evidence of English proficiency if deemed necessary.
Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Management: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Business or Economic Sciences as well as Social Sciences, with a minimum duration of three years and aptitude for research.
Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in International Tourism Management: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Tourism or Hospitality Management, Marketing, Management Science, Technical Sciences, Geography, Planning, Sociology, Policy Sciences, Law, or Economics.
Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography, Planning, Sociology, Political Science, Policy Sciences, Law, Management, or Economics.
Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Data Science for Sustainability: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Biology, Business Informatics, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Sustainability (all with a quantitative focus), Computer Science, Data Science, Econometrics, Physics, Software Engineering, and Statistics with a minimum duration of three years and who can demonstrate aptitude for research.
Please note, applicants can be given prerequisite course(s) to fulfil eligibility criteria for a given master program. For prerequisite courses, once a student is enrolled, we provide them with the necessary learning materials and require an exam to be taken shortly before the semester begins. This exam can also be completed online. If a student does not pass the exam, the prerequisite courses will be added to the curriculum during the Master's program. This option incurs an additional fee for these courses.
STUDENT HOUSING
Austrian universities typically do not have their own student housing accommodations. Instead, students in Vienna have a variety of excellent housing providers located throughout the city. Wherever you choose to live, there are some factors that you might want to consider in making your choice.
Testimonials
“What I enjoy the most is that the MSc program is more time flexible, even more practical, the networking opportunities are higher, and the enrichment courses are led by managing directors and other professionals which prepare you perfectly for the working world.”
Hanna Oberhauser, MSc in Management, 3rd Semester
