Sustainability Management and Technologies (SMT)

The Master’s programme in Sustainability Management and Technologies (SMT) focuses on the integration of sustainability into the core of business taking into consideration the support provided by technology. As the world grapples with environmental and social challenges, the SMT programme integrates sustainability, management and technology, offering a consecutive Master of Science degree that transcends traditional education boundaries. The programme is designed to accommodate 30 students per year, ensuring a personalised and focused learning experience. The curriculum is a tapestry of sustainability management, economics, and technology subjects interrelated to each other. All subjects focus on practical case studies and projects. This approach ensures that students don’t just learn theories but also apply them in real-world scenarios, preparing them for the complexities of the global market. The curriculum of the SMT programme is a reflection of the university’s commitment to innovation and practicality. Voluntary language courses complement the technical and management subjects, providing a well-rounded educational experience. The Sustainability Science & Technology Cluster focuses on technologies essential for sustainability, while the Sustainability Management Cluster covers the management aspects, and the Social Sustainability & Social Skills Cluster addresses social sustainability aspects as well as social and intercultural skills. Modules like Sustainable Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Circular Economy and Life Cycle Management and Metrics and Analytics for Sustainability are just a few examples of the comprehensive offerings of the programme. These modules are not just academic subjects; they are the tools with which students will shape the future of sustainable business practices. It’s a programme that has been crafted with the future in mind and discussed with industry representatives to ensure its relevance and practicality. In conclusion, the Master’s programme in Sustainability Management and Technologies at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is more than just an educational pathway; it’s a commitment to a sustainable future. It’s an invitation to be part of a vision that seeks to harmonise the needs of the economy, society and the environment.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 1. Apply via uni-assist by 1 October for the following summer semester at the latest. (For applicants with a Bachelor's degree from outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert your grades to the German grade system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process may take six weeks.) 2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: Apply from 15 November until 15 January for the following summer semester (only online). In case of admission, you may be asked to send all required documents by mail later on.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Applicants applying for an English-language Master's programme must provide proof of sufficient English language skills at level B2. Proof of having passed the examination must be submitted by the time of enrolment at the latest. A list of all accepted certificates can be found here: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/general-statutes/. For most jobs and internships, German is still a key qualification and essential prerequisite. Therefore, the programme includes German language training and sets basic language requirements for German: German level A1 (required by the end of the first semester) and at least German level A2 (required by the end of the third semester)

German requirements

German level A1 (required by the end of the first semester) and at least German level A2 (required by the end of the third semester)

Accepted bachelor fields

Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology, or related fields with a strong quantitative and technical background.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

1,200 EUR

Semester contribution

All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS

Funding info

Tuition: 1,200 EUR Semester contribution: All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

Enables them to start careers in internationally-active business enterprises, in self-employment or in advanced research programmes with a focus on the integration of management, sustainability and technology.

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