Program Overview

MSc in Data Science for Sustainability

Overview

The Master of Science in Data Science for Sustainability is a new program at Modul University Vienna, beginning in Fall 2025. The program focuses on sustainability, making it one of the few in central Europe that prepares graduates to tackle ecological, economic, and societal challenges through data analysis.

Study Plan

First Year:

• Foundations of Data Science
• Information Visualization
• Computational Modeling of Social Systems
• Research Design and Methods in Practice
• Enrichment Course I
• Enrichment Course II

Second Year:

• Machine Learning II
• Econometric Methods and Applications
• Measuring and Assessing Sustainability
• Master Thesis Seminar
• Enrichment Course V
• Enrichment Course VI
• Master Thesis (credit to be given in Semester 4)

Internship:

Seize the opportunity to integrate a customized internship into your curriculum, allowing you to gain hands-on experience and practical skills through our Industry Excellence Program.

Specializations

Enhance your comprehensive management education by choosing an Enrichment Course Specialization that aligns with your interests.

• Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership
• Sustainable Management and Policy
• Digital Marketing

Admission Requirements

When applying to Modul University Vienna for a Master program, you will need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide your documents in English through our application portal:

• Curriculum vitae (resume)
• Letter of motivation (1 A4 page)
• Bachelor's Degree (minimum of 3 years)
• Bachelor's Transcripts of Records
• Copy of passport
• Passport-sized photograph
• Two letters of recommendation (from academic sources)
• Proof of English proficiency level C1

Tuition Fees

€6,000 per semester

Duration

4 semesters

ECTS Credits

120

Maximum Students

30

Lecturers

• Dimitris Christopoulos
• Daniel Dan
• Ulrich Gunter
• Yuliya Kolomoyets
• David Leonard
• Sabine Sedlacek
• Christian Weismayer

Testimonials

“What I enjoy the most is that the MSc program is more time flexible, even more practical, the networking opportunities are higher, and the enrichment courses are led by managing directors and other professionals which prepare you perfectly for the working world.”

— Hanna Oberhauser, MSc in Management, 3rd Semester

Student Housing

Austrian universities typically do not have their own student housing accommodations. Instead, students in Vienna have a variety of excellent housing providers located throughout the city. Wherever you choose to live, there are some factors that you might want to consider in making your choice.

• Student Accommodation

Accreditation

This program is pending accreditation.