MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy
Vienna, Austria
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* students who do not need Visa | students who need Visa April 1st
Key Summary
Turn your commitment to sustainability into a powerful career path. The MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy at Modul University Vienna prepares you to understand complex global challenges and design real solutions at the intersection of environment, economy, and society.
Led by expert faculty, you will explore climate policy, sustainable business models, governance, and impact measurement, developing both strategic and analytical skills. The program combines rigorous theory with applied learning, including case studies, research projects, and hands-on experience in MU’s sustainability-focused campus environment, which serves as a living lab for innovation. You learn how to create and implement effective sustainability strategies in businesses, NGOs, international organizations, and the public sector.
Shape your profile by choosing from the following specializations:
·Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership
· Innovation and Experience Design for Tourism
· Real Estate Management
· Sustainable Management and Policy
· Tourism and Service Management
· Data Science
Modul University Vienna is a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), ensuring the highest quality standards in postgraduate management education and enhancing the international recognition of your degree.
Industry Excellence Program
Across all our MSc programs, high-achieving students have the opportunity to join MU’s Industry Excellence Program, connecting directly with top executives from leading Austrian and international companies. Through executive mentoring, focused coaching, and real networking opportunities, participants learn from experienced industry leaders, gain insider perspectives, and sharpen their career direction while still studying.
“Modul University Vienna is well known as a hub for sustainability, we are following its principles in teaching, research and on campus. The School of Sustainability, Governance, and Methods is the home for sustainability in teaching and research, where scholars like I dedicate our work to sustainability. My research touches upon many real-world sustainability challenges such as climate change, aging societies, socioeconomic inequalities or energy transition. These are all topics we integrate into our teaching especially in the MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy. Students in this program learn how to analyse and how to provide solutions for such challenges.”
– Sabine Sedlacek, School Head and Program Area Director for Sustainable Management and Policy
Scholarships
- MCC Scholarship: Join a supportive and high-achieving community of students and mentors. Receive a 25%, 50% or 75% scholarship award towards your tuition fees and participate in international study trips and cultural exchange programs.
- Graduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: For MSc & MBA applicants with outstanding academic achievements and potential across various fields. Up to 25% of the total tuition fees.
Reductions
Siblings Reduction: Reduction of 10% on total tuition fees for applicants who are siblings of current students at MU Vienna and also wish to study at MU. This reduction is not related to a specific study program.