Curriculum – Impact MBA

Ranked #1 in Germany for innovation in leadership education and 3rd in Europe by the World University Rankings for Innovation.

Sustainability

Innovation

Leadership

How Studying the Impact MBA Works

1. Choose Between Three 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.

60 ECTS – 12 Months

Includes 1 Impact Certificate (15 ECTS)

Prior ECTS required: 210 ECTS minimum
Work experience: min 5 years, ideally with leadership experience
Ideal for: Senior Professionals with a strong academic background
Why choose this: fast-track your MBA with executive experience

90 ECTS – 18 Months (Standard)

Includes 3 Impact Certificates (45 ECTS)

Prior ECTS required: 180 ECTS minimum
Work experience: min 2 years
Ideal for: Professionals with a Bachelor’s degree and solid work experience
Why choose this: most flexible option, ideal for mid-career professionals

120 ECTS – 24 Months

Includes 5 Impact Certificates (75 ECTS)

Prior ECTS required: 180 ECTS minimum or vocational training + training experience
Work experience: min 2 years
Ideal for: early-career professionals or applicants with vocational training
Why choose this: ideal if you plan to pursue a doctorate or have a non-traditional academic background

2. Explore the Four Phases of the Program

15 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

15-75 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

10 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.

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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.

15 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 Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Learning Insights

Mission Identification

Responsible Organizations & Leaders

Strategy & Global Markets

Sustainability Foundations

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 any 3 modules (Impact Certificates) that match your goals, or choose a focused specialization track for deep expertise in a specific area. General topics include:

15-75 Credits

Choose 1-5 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, coach guidance, professor insights, and live sessions with industry leaders, you hand-pick the exact skills you need for real career growth.

Impact Certificates

Ideation

Growth

Sustainability

Climate Accounting and Reporting

Sustainability

Foundations of Climate Sciences

Sustainability

Improve the Global Impact of Your Organization

Sustainability

Sustainability Management

Entrepreneurship

Get Funding Ready

Entrepreneurship

Prototype Impactful Solutions

Leadership

Inclusive Leadership & Diversity Management

Leadership

Leading The Change

Leadership

Mental Health & Well-Being

Leadership

Think and Act Like a Leader

Management

Green Marketing and Strategic Communications

Management

Leading towards Sustainable Growth

Management

Leading with Numbers

Innovation

Innovation Strategies for Business Transformation

Technology

AI for Everyone

Technology

Clean Energy & Green Tech

Technology

Data Mastery for Everyone

Technology

Leading with Technology

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.

10 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

Elevation Challenge with Rawbite

Elevation Challenge: Data Science Solutions for Sustainable Development Goals

Elevation Challenge: Impact Measurement

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

Grand Challenge: Creating Impact - Drive Change From Within

Reimagining Business Models for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Starting an Impact Business with a Prototype

Talents of Tomorrow

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 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

Entrepreneurship Lab

Research and Impact Lab

Transformation Lab

Enhance Your Studies

OMR – Master Digital Marketing

You can now expand your learning journey by joining the OMR Marketing Expert Program—developed by one of Europe’s most influential digital marketing platforms. Choose from three specialized tracks: Social Media & Content Marketing, Performance Marketing, or Marketing Strategy. Each path equips you with hands-on skills, real-world tools, and industry-relevant insights to take your marketing expertise to the next level and thrive in a digital-first, impact-driven economy. This program is ideal for professionals looking to upskill with practical, immediately applicable knowledge. Please note: The OMR course is offered exclusively in German. If you’re looking for a more flexible experience or prefer learning in English, Tomorrow University offers a range of interactive, challenge-based modules available in both English and German. Combine both opportunities to design a learning journey that fits your goals—blending industry expertise with academic depth.

OMR Content in German Only

From 3,500 EUR

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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