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Curriculum – Impact Master of Science
Ranked #1 in Germany for innovation in leadership education and 3rd in Europe by the World University Rankings for Innovation.
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 – 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 Phase15-45 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 Phase20 ECTS
3. Elevation
Apply your knowledge in a real-world research project, tackling challenges with hands-on impact.
Explore Elevation Phase20 ECTS
4. Activation
Bring your vision to life with a final thesis project, created together with industry experts.
Explore Activation PhaseMission
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
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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
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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
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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.
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Enhance Your Studies
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.
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.
Professor:innen, die sich deinem Erfolg verschrieben haben
Unsere engagierten Professor:innen werden gemäß dem Hessischen Hochschulgesetz berufen und erfüllen die strengen Anforderungen, die für alle staatlichen Universitäten in Deutschland gelten.
Jonathan Costa
Programmdirektor von Impact Master of Science und Professor für Data Science & AI
Mit seinem soliden Hintergrund in den Bereichen Physik, Hochenergieforschung und Erforschung dunkler Materie an renommierten Institutionen wie dem Imperial College London und dem CERN bringt Jonathan unschätzbare Expertise in der Spitzenwissenschaft mit. Seine umfangreiche Lehrerfahrung und seine data science Fähigkeiten stellen sicher, dass er die Kluft zwischen theoretischem Wissen und praktischer Anwendung überbrückt.
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Dr. Maren Ingrid Kropfeld
Professor für Nachhaltigkeit und Unternehmertum
Mit ihrem umfassenden akademischen und beruflichen Hintergrund im Bereich nachhaltiger Geschäftsmodelle und Konsumpraktiken widmet sich Maren der Förderung nachhaltiger impact in verschiedenen Wirtschaftszweigen, um einen kollektiven sozio-ökologischen Wandel zu inspirieren.
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Dr. Maximilian Lude
Professor für Innovation und Strategie
Maximilian bringt umfassendes Fachwissen in den Bereichen Innovation und Marketing mit, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen sowie Familienbetrieben liegt. Seine in renommierten Fachzeitschriften veröffentlichten Forschungsarbeiten und seine Rolle als Gründer und geschäftsführender Gesellschafter der philoneos GmbH machen ihn zu einem wertvollen Leiter des Bachelor-Studiengangs, der eine praxisnahe und forschungsorientierte Ausbildung gewährleistet.
Dr. Sami Asad
Professor für Data Science & KI
Dr. Sami Asad verbreitet grundlegende umweltwissenschaftliche Konzepte, um wissenschaftlich fundierte nachhaltige Entscheidungen zu fördern. Seine Forschung konzentriert sich auf die Quantifizierung der Artenvielfalt und der Reaktionen der Umwelt auf anthropogene Störungen, wobei er KI für den Schutz der Artenvielfalt und nachhaltiges Landmanagement einsetzt.
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