Curriculum – Impact Master of Science

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Sustainability
Innovation
Technology
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How Studying the Impact Master of Science Works

1. Choose Between Two Variants
Stop guessing which courses pay off and wasting time on topics you’ll never use. Instead select from our targeted nine week modules designed to close your specific skill gaps, build in demand expertise, and deliver tangible career results.
120 ECTS
90 ECTS
120 ECTS – 24 Months (Standard)
Includes 3 Impact Certificates (45 ECTS)
  • Previous Undergraduate University Degree is required
  • ECTS required: 180 ECTS minimum
  • A complete study experience designed for learners starting fresh, covering the full curriculum over two years
90 ECTS – 18 Months
Includes 1 Impact Certificate (15 ECTS)
  • Previous Undergraduate University Degree is required
  • Prior ECTS required: 210 ECTS minimum
  • For those with prior academic or professional experience, a shorter path to graduation in just 1.5 years
2. Explore the Four Phases of the Program
35 ECTS

1. Orientation

Discover your mission and purpose with ToU’s mindset. Set your initial direction, but keep the freedom to adapt your path as you grow.
Explore Orientation Phase
15-45 ECTS

2. Calibration

Shape your studies by choosing flexible impact certificates. Select electives that match your mission, and adjust them anytime along the way.
Explore Calibration Phase
20 ECTS

3. Elevation

Apply your knowledge in a real-world research project, tackling challenges with hands-on impact.
Explore Elevation Phase
20 ECTS

4. Activation

Bring your vision to life with a final thesis project, created together with industry experts.
Explore Activation Phase
Mission
Growth
Project
Thesis

Four Phases of Your Learning-Journey

Move beyond theory with a curriculum structured to help you learn, apply, and lead with confidence.

Orientation Phase

Clarify your mission and map your success
When choices crowd your mind and direction feels uncertain, you need a clear anchor. In this phase you’ll hone in on what truly energizes you—whether that’s social impact, technological innovation, or sustainable leadership—and let that clarity guide every decision. By defining your mission and tackling your first group challenge, you’ll emerge from Orientation confident in your purpose and ready to tailor each module to your unique path.
35 Credits
8 Modules | 3 Weeks Each
6 Months in Total
Your Starting Point
You’re full of ambition but need clarity on which direction will deliver the biggest impact for you and your career.
Our Guiding Framework
Through live workshops and group mission sprints, we help you discover your core purpose, define success on your terms, and gain the certainty to own the rest of your journey.

Orientation Modules

Mission
Build Your Dream Team
Introduction to Digital Strategy
Introduction to Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Mission Identification
Orientation Group Challenge
Sustainability Foundations
Technology Revolutions
The ToU Way of Learning

Calibration Phase

Build Your Perfect Skill Set
In this phase, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career—taught by industry leaders and supported by hands-on challenges. Choose your learning path: either create a flexible journey by selecting modules (Impact Certificates) that match your goals, or choose a focused specialization track for deep expertise in a specific area.
15-45 Credits
Choose 1-3 Modules
9 Weeks / Module
Zero In On What Matters
You’re juggling career ambitions, personal commitments, and limited time, so generic courses feel like a gamble on your ROI.
Tailored Learning, Maximum Impact
With nine-week modules, professor insights, and live sessions with industry leaders, you hand-pick the exact skills you need for real career growth.

Impact Certificates

Ideation
Growth
Coding Fundamentals
Digital Transformation
Product-Led Growth
Entrepreneurship
Prototype Impactful Solutions
Innovation
Innovation Strategies for Business Transformation
Innovation
Planet-Centric Innovation
Leadership
Think & Act Like an Entrepreneur
Sustainability
Climate Accounting and Reporting
Sustainability
Foundations of Climate Sciences
Sustainability
Improve the Global Impact of your Organization
Technology
AI for Everyone
Technology
Advanced Machine Learning
Technology
Applied Machine Learning
Technology
Clean Energy & Green Tech
Technology
Data Mastery for Everyone
Technology
Data Science Fundamentals
Technology
New Technologies

Elevation Phase

Prove Your Expertise with Real-World Challenges
In this phase, you’ll transform theory into practice. Through live briefs designed with industry partners, you’ll tackle the exact challenges you’ll face in the real world. Choose from a range of modules to build the portfolio that proves your impact and job readiness.
20 Credits
Choose 1 Module
6 Weeks
Bridge Theory and Practice
You know the concepts but worry you’ll struggle to apply them in real jobs.
Hands-On Industry Experience
Through live briefs co-designed with industry partners, you tackle the exact challenges you’ll face on the job so you build a portfolio that proves you’re career ready.

Real-Word Challenges

Real Worls Project
Brand Strategy & Repositioning
Business Model Innovation
Business Planning
Creating Impact: Drive Change From Within
Elevation Grand Challenge: Building an Impactful Tech Product
Emissions Reduction Strategies
Exploring Technology and Resource-Based Market Opportunities for Sustainable Innovation
Exploring Trends and Shaping Future Scenarios
Fraunhofer AHEAD Innovation Program
From Prototype to Market: Develop and Validate a User-Centered Product
Idea Generation & Evaluation
Impact Measurement
Reimagining Business Models for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Starting an Impact Business with a Prototype
Talents of Tomorrow
Trend Studies

Activation Phase

Turn Your Learning into Action
In the Activation Phase, you’ll bring everything you’ve learned to life. Whether you choose to launch a new venture, collaborate on a sustainability project, or conduct a research thesis, this final phase challenges you to apply your skills in a real life project. You’ll work alongside mentors and industry partners to create a tangible final thesis project that shows your impact, expertise, and readiness to lead with purpose.
20 Credits
Final Thesis
12-20 Weeks
Graduate with a Real-World Portfolio
You choose your finale whether an entrepreneurial venture, a deep dive research study, or an industry brief so you graduate with a capstone that reflects your mission, demonstrates real world applicability, and proves you are ready to step confidently into your next role.

Thesis Project

Graduation day should not leave you wondering how to prove your value to employers. Without a substantial thesis, getting hired can feel like a gamble. In Activation you bring your expertise to life by developing a rigorous research thesis that tackles a real-world challenge in your field. You’ll work closely with faculty mentors and a global network of senior professionals who challenge your thinking and refine your analysis, ensuring you graduate not only with a respected MBA but also a definitive case study that proves your skills, purpose, and readiness to lead from day one.
Thesis
Innovation Lab
Technology Lab

Enhance Your Studies

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Choose Your Bootcamp
With the Le Wagon Skill Booster, you can integrate a bootcamp into your studies as an Impact Certificate, combining practical tech training with your academic journey. Choose from four bootcamps: Web Development & AI , Data Science & AI, Data Analytics, or Growth Marketing. Each bootcamp can be completed fully remotely or on-site at one of Le Wagon’s global locations. Earn ECTS while gaining in-demand skills and tailor your degree to match your career ambitions.
From 2,500 EUR
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Learning Through Real World Impact
Through our collaboration with Fraunhofer AHEAD, Europe’s leading applied research organization, learners in the MSc in Sustainability, Innovation and Technology have the opportunity to apply their skills in real world projects that drive positive change. Whether it’s exploring AI solutions or advancing renewable energy, you’ll work alongside researchers and industry experts to create impact beyond the classroom and build experience that truly matters.
Included in Tuition

Faculty Dedicated to Your Success

Our dedicated professors are appointed in compliance with the Hessian Higher Education Act, adhering to the strict requirements set for all state universities in Germany.
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Jonathan Costa
Program Director of Impact Master of Science and Professor of Data Science & AI

With a robust background in physics, high energy research, and dark matter exploration at prestigious institutions like Imperial College London and CERN, Jonathan brings invaluable expertise in cutting-edge science. His extensive teaching experience and data science skills ensure he bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

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Dr. Maren Ingrid Kropfeld
Professor of Sustainability & Entrepreneurship

With an extensive academic and professional background in sustainable business models and consumption practices, Maren is dedicated to advancing sustainable impact across different business sectors to inspire collective socio-ecological transformation.

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Dr. Maximilian Lude
Professor of Innovation & Strategy

Maximilian brings extensive expertise in innovation and marketing, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises and family firms. His published research in top journals and his role as Founder & Managing Partner at philoneos GmbH enhance his value as the director for the bachelor’s program, ensuring a rich, practical, and research-driven educational experience.

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Dr. Sami Asad
Professor of Sustainability & Innovation

Dr. Sami Asad disseminates foundational environmental science concepts to promote science-based sustainable decision-making. His research focuses on quantifying biodiversity and environmental responses to anthropogenic disturbance, utilizing AI for biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management.

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