WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
The MSc in Sustainable Development, Management, and Policy empowers you to tackle some of the world’s most urgent societal, economic, and environmental challenges. Guided by expert faculty, you will gain practical skills to design and implement effective sustainability strategies at local, national, and global levels. Through practical projects and engagement with current sustainability practices, you’ll build experience that prepares you for leadership roles in diverse sectors.
Learn by Doing: Applied and Research-Oriented Curriculum
- Bridge theoretical research with practical challenges
- Analyze sustainability transitions in social systems
- Develop actionable solutions for pressing global issues
Step into a career that shapes the future and lead sustainable development efforts worldwide with this multidisciplinary, research-driven MSc program.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Complex Issues
This program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, blending perspectives from:
- Economics
- Management
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Political Science
Prepare for Advanced Academic Pursuits
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
Specialize in any of the following:
- Innovation and Experience Design for Tourism
- Real Estate Management
- Sustainable Management and Policy
- Tourism and Service Management
- Data Science
This affiliation provides you with:
- 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 delve into data analysis, advanced economics, environmental management, social psychology, leadership, sustainability, and economic development. They choose a specialization, complete an internship, or join an excellence program to enhance their learning experience.
Semester 1:
- Advanced Data Analysis & Decision Making
- Advanced Economics
- Environmental Management & Sustainability
- Environmental Sciences, Systems & Energy Studies
- Organizational Social Psychology & Leadership
Semester 2:
- Research Design & Methods in Practice
- Principles of Sustainability & Economic Development
- Applications of Economics for the Environment
- Public Policy Analysis & Evaluation
- Enrichment Course* OR Internship OR Industry Excellence Program
Second Year:
The second year focuses on ecological economics, conducting a master's thesis, and assuring sustainability. Students also select specialized courses aligned with their interests to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of sustainable development, management, and policy. The program prepares them to tackle complex sustainability challenges effectively.
Semester 3:
- Sustainable Metrics Seminar
- Ecological Economics
- Master Thesis Seminar
- Master Thesis
- Specialization Course* OR Internship OR Industry Excellence Program
Semester 4:
- Conflict Management
- Enrichment Course*
- Enrichment Course*
- Master Thesis
- Master Thesis Defense
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 Sustainable Development, Management and Policy
- Government agencies, European Commission, UNDP, OECD, Austrian Ministry for Climate Action, Vienna City Council
- Deloitte, PwC, Ørsted, IKEA, Siemens, Nestlé, Unilever, Patagonia
- WWF, Greenpeace, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), IUCN, Global 2000
- Ashoka, Impact Hub, Social Impact Award, Climate-KIC, Purpose Ventures
- Public Policy Analyst, Sustainable Governance Advisor, Policy Development Officer, Environmental Regulator
- ESG Consultant, Corporate Sustainability Manager, CSR Strategist, Green Business Advisor
- Environmental Program Manager, Sustainability Coordinator, Campaign Manager
- Social Entrepreneur, Impact Innovation Consultant, Sustainability Startup Founder
- Public Policy & Governance
- Corporate Sustainability & ESG
- Environmental & Conservation Organizations
- Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship
Specializations
Industry Excellence Program
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.
Tuition Fees
| Program | Semesters | Fees / Semester |
|---|---|---|
| MSc in Management | 4 | €6000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 3 | €10500 |
| MSc in International Tourism Management | 4 | €6000 |
| MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy | 4 | €6000 |
| MSc in Data Science for Sustainability | 4 | €6000 |
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