MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy

Organisation:: MODUL University Vienna
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Typ:: Full-/Part-time
Certificate:: MSc
Duration:: 4 Semester/s
Certificate:: MSc
Duration:: 6 Semester/s

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Programme

The Master of Science degree programs at MODUL University Vienna offer a unique multidisciplinary approach, working with research teams from three different departments: public governance and management, tourism and hospitality manage- ment and new media technology.

Our research and teaching staff actively participate in international scholarly and professional networks and are at the forefront of their field, which enables us to bring you right to the heart of scientific practice.

The future world needs people with comprehensive knowledge of both environmental and development issues to provide leadership for our local and global communities. As a MU Vienna Master of Science graduate, you will be able to address the globalization and sustainability challenges of this millennium.

Target audience

As a graduate you will be qualified for positions as consultants, scientists, policy advisors, program coordinators and environ- mental marketing specialists at research institutes, in government, in globally presented companies or at NGOs all over the world. In addition, the MSc degree prepares students for a subsequent PhD program.

Career Opportunities:

Analyst, consultant, scientist, policy advisor, program coordinator or environmental marketing specialist at research institutes, in government, in international companies, consulting firms, or NGOs
Staff of national and international organizations such as the World Bank, UNIDO, WWF, UNWTO, EEA, UNEP, etc.
Management position in internationally operating com- panies with special emphasis on environmental and sus- tainable management and corporate social responsibility
Academic career at universities, applied universities, re- search institutes or other schools and educational organi- zations

Emphases/Curriculum

Core Courses MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Leadership and Teambuilding
Data Analysis and Decision Making I
Human Ecology
Governance Issues in Sustainable Development
Social Dimensions in Sustainable Development
Corporate Social Responsibility
Data Analysis and Decision Making II
Resource and Environmental Economics
Economic Development Principles and Strategies
Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Research Design and Methods
Innovation and Change Management
Information and Communication Technology
Principles of Environmental Sciences and Systems
Environmental Management and Sustainability
Master Thesis Seminar
Master Thesis

Enrichment Courses (Selection) (Select 4 courses)

Effective Public Management in Diverse Societies
Private-Public Partnerships
Designing Tourism Experiences
Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning
Online Collaboration, Virtual Communities and Social Net- works
Green Business Strategies
Strategies for Promoting Foreign Investment

Admission/Entrance requirements

Total fees approx.:	€ 19.000,-

Tuition fee: € 19,000 for the entire program including taxes ,(paid in two installments, tuition fee does not include reading material). In the case that additional courses need to be completed, extra costs could be involved. Early Bird Discount: If the student pays the first installment before 31st May (for the fall intake) or 30th November (for the spring intake), then a reduction of EUR 1,000.00 will be granted for the total study fee for the program. Admission requirements: Admission to this master program is granted to persons who have completed at least the equivalent of a bachelor's or diploma degree, and ideally can demonstrate their research skills and their basic knowledge of the natural and/or social sciences. A suitable preparation for the MSc in International Tourism Management might include courses from among tourism or hospitality management, marketing, management science, technical sciences, geography, planning, sociology, policy sciences, law, or economics. Selection will be based upon transcripts of courses and grades taken at previous universities and other educational organizations. All candidates whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an undergraduate program conducted in English are required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language by showing that they have passed one of the tests below or by satisfying the Admissions Committee in a form deemed appropriate by the Committee: TOEFL (570 PBT or 230 CBT or 88 IBT) or IELTS 5.5 (no sub-score under 5.5) MODUL University Vienna reserves the right to request that individual applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, even if they have attended a secondary school conducted in English, to ensure their English skills meet the expected academic level. Program start: Annually in Mid-September and beginning of March

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Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	possible
	English is the study language

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Organisation

MODUL University Vienna (MU Vienna) is an internationally oriented organization for research and education on tourism, sustainable development, new media technology, and public governance. It was established by the Vienna Economic Chamber of Commerce and approved by the Austrian Accreditation Council in 2007.

MODUL combines a strong academic foundation with a commitment to sustainability and innovation as the key drivers of long-term success. It aims to foster independent and original research and bring the benefits of innovation to the research community and the general public.

MODUL builds upon an international network of partner universities, commercial enterprises and public institutions. Its faculty comprises renowned Austrian and international scholars who have a strong commitment to develop this young organi- zation into a leading research platform in its fields.

Study in Vienna

Vienna - Austria's capital city in the heart of Europe - serves as favorable hub to various other world cities for interesting weekend trips to i.e. Prague, Rome or Paris. It has an inter- national population of 1.7 million people and offers excellent public transportation as well as infrastructure facilities.

Europe's music capital, provides not only cultural and history highlights, but is also a modern, cosmopolitan city. Furthermore, more than 50% of the city is covered with green space, enabling its inhabitants to enjoy a variety of parks, woods and attractive bike paths.

For the second consecutive year, Vienna has been found to be the best city in the world when it comes to quality of living. The capital of Austria has successfully maintained its top-ranking position in the international Mercer study on the quality of living in cities.

MODUL University Vienna
Am Kahlenberg 1
1190 Vienna
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+43 (1) 3203555 - 0

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www.modul.ac.at

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