Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences
Impact MSc in Sustainable Systems & Innovation
Online, Germany
MSc
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
German, English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 16,900
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This Impact Master of Science in Sustainable Systems & Innovation is a fully online, self‑paced programme for professionals redesigning organizations for sustainability and resilience. You'll use a tech‑enabled platform and join a community of learners. Flexible options let you complete 90–120 ECTS in 18–24 months with tuition from 833 EUR / month. The course combines online learning, an app, campus, and in‑person connections to tackle real‑world challenges.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into roles like Sustainability leader, Innovation manager, and Strategy consultant. Also work in corporate sustainability, circular economy, organizational change, impact strategy, ESG reporting, sustainable product development, or consultancy.
An Impact Master of Science in Sustainable Systems & Innovation for people redesigning organizations for sustainability, resilience, and long-term value.
- 100% Online (Self-Paced, While Working)
- Affordable Tuition from 833 EUR / Month
- Flexible Study Options: 90-120 ECTS in 18–24 Months
Education That Actually Works in the Real World
- Globally Recognised Program: Ranked top-10 for innovation by WURI—your degree carries real weight worldwide.
- Real-World Challenges: Solve live briefs from partner companies to build 21st-century skills you can’t learn in lectures.
- Purpose-Driven Learning: Join a cohort of 1000+ professionals, plus alumni and hiring partners, ready to connect you.
- Tech-Enabled Personalisation: Our AI-powered dashboard adapts recommendations and resources to your goals.
- Maximum Flexibility: Asynchronous modules, global time-zone support, and pause-and-resume options for your life.
Where Online Learning meets In-Person Connections. Get the best of both worlds.
Join a purpose-driven community of learners, alumni, and partners working toward meaningful change. Learn collaboratively, share knowledge, and make an impact — together.
1. Online Learning
All the Benefits from an Online University
Learn flexibly whenever and wherever you want. Tackle real-world challenges that inspire you. Select your courses based on your mission. All while being surrounded by an inspiring community online.
- 100% Online Learning
- Award Winning Learning App
- Virtual Campus to Stay Connected
2. In-Person Connections
Online Learning is Great – But it's Better with Offline Connections
Our community comes together regularly to connect and grow. You’ll join a group of changemakers who support each other, build together and push each other forward.
A Curriculum That Adapts To You
At Tomorrow University, you shape your own path by choosing flexible impact certificates (electives) whenever you are ready. You can adapt and evolve your journey at any time with our personalized learning experience.
- Orientation (35 ECTS)
Discover your mission and purpose with ToU’s mindset. Set your initial direction, but keep the freedom to adapt your path as you grow. - Calibration (15-45 ECTS)
Shape your studies by choosing flexible impact certificates. Select electives that match your mission, and adjust them anytime along the way. - Elevation (20 ECTS)
Apply your knowledge in a real-world research project, tackling challenges with hands-on impact. - Activation (20 ECTS)
Bring your vision to life with a final thesis project, created together with industry experts.
A curriculum built around systems thinking, climate management, and business innovation
As global challenges grow more interconnected, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. This Impact MSc develops your ability to see whole systems, lead consciously, and act with integrity so you can transform organizations that create value for people, planet, and society over the long term.
- Improve Impact through Systems Thinking
Learn to understand and navigate complex social, environmental, and economic systems. Identify leverage points, unintended consequences, and pathways for meaningful, scalable impact. - Lead Sustainable Business Innovation
Apply innovation methods to design, test, and scale solutions that balance sustainability goals with business viability grounded in learning rather than assumptions. - Manage Climate Strategies with Confidence
Build a solid foundation in climate science, carbon accounting, and data-driven sustainability reporting to lead climate strategies with credibility and clarity. - Design Business Operations Sustainably
You feel called to work on sustainability and transformation. Now, you are ready to step into roles that combine strategy, systems thinking, and innovation to create lasting impact.
Tuition Grants by Country
Where you live shouldn't decide whether you can study with us. That's why we set tuition support by country, using Gross National Income (GNI) per capita as a consistent benchmark. The tuition shown on this page is our standard tuition. If you live in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 country, your grant is applied automatically during admissions based on your country of residence, and your tuition will be up to €8,000 lower than the listed price. You don't need to apply separately. Your tier doesn't change your program, faculty, accreditation, or access to our global community of Changemakers.
Tier 1: Standard tuition
Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guernsey, Hong Kong (China), Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macao (China), Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands
Tier 2: Empowerment Grant, €4,000 tuition reduction
Argentina, Bahrain, Barbados, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay
Tier 3: Global Access Grant, €8,000 tuition reduction
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo (Disputed Territory), Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Where this degree can take you
Sustainability Leader
Leaders driving sustainability, ESG, and climate transformation initiatives across organizations and industries.
Innovation Leader
Innovation professionals shaping new products, services, and business models that integrate sustainability, systems thinking, and business value.
Strategy Consultant
Consultants advising organizations on sustainable systems, operations, and climate-driven transformation
Jobs you can do
- Sustainability Leader
80,000 – 95,000 EUR / Year - Innovation Manager
70,000 – 85,000 EUR / Year - Strategy Consultant
80,000 – 95,000 EUR / Year
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Designed for professionals managing sustainability, strategy, and business innovation
You hold a vision for a better world, and you take responsibility for acting on it. This program is for conscious innovators who see sustainability and innovation as both an outer challenge and an inner practice: transforming organizations while transforming themselves.
Sustainability Professionals
You lead sustainability initiatives and are ready to move beyond targets and reporting, translating climate ambition into systemic organizational change.
Strategy Consultants
You advise organizations navigating complexity and transition. You want stronger systems thinking, climate literacy, and innovation tools to support credible, long-term transformation.
Innovation Managers
You drive innovation from within. You want to align new solutions with sustainability imperatives, organizational reality, and long-term value creation.
Purposeful Career Shifters
You feel called to work on sustainability and transformation. Now, you are ready to step into roles that combine strategy, systems thinking, and innovation to create lasting impact.
Why our Learners Love Tomorrow University
No Exams, Challenge-Based Learning
Instead of traditional exams and fictitious projects, you’ll work on hands-on projects with industry partners to solve real-world challenges and gain practical experience.
Remote, with Global Community Support
Enjoy a fully integrated online learning environment where you're never studying in isolation. Engage with fellow learners, collaborative projects, and connect through virtual and in-person events.
Personalized Learning for Real-World Impact
Our curriculum allows you to tailor your learning with countless electives and real-world projects that allow you to apply your knowledge & skills to create meaningful change in areas that matter most to you.