This English-language Master of Arts programme readies engineers for leadership roles managing complex projects where technology and sustainability intersect. It combines practice-oriented technical project management with a clear focus on sustainable technological development, so you learn to plan and steer projects that meet current environmental and social expectations. The curriculum emphasizes both traditional (waterfall) and agile project management approaches, equipping you with a versatile toolkit for work in multinational and interdisciplinary teams.
On completion, you will have deep knowledge of sustainable engineering principles and up-to-date project management methods, plus practical experience gained during mandatory internship semesters. The programme also expects graduates to have German language skills (minimum B1), which improves employability in German industry and public sectors. Career prospects are strong across companies, research institutions, public administration and NGOs, with roles that blend technical expertise and managerial responsibility.
Typical entry-level roles graduates move into include:
Requirements (concise)
This four-semester master’s combines classroom-based, practice-oriented teaching in the first year with an extended practical phase in the second year. Semesters 1–2 focus on applied theory delivered through case studies, lab work, excursions and expert meetings to build hands-on skills. Semesters 3–4 are dedicated to a full-time industry internship (or placement at a university research institute) and the Master’s thesis, so students consolidate and demonstrate their ability to apply sustainable engineering and project management concepts in real-world settings.
The curriculum comprises 12 taught modules (5 ECTS each) that develop both management and technical competences. Core topics include sustainability theory and governance, life cycle sustainability assessment, sustainable engineering practices, project planning/controlling/financing, green technologies and innovations, ecological interrelationships, and stakeholder/project marketing and change management. Basic modules cover applied economics, intercultural management and project management, plus staged German language training. Through these modules and the practical phase, graduates will be able to design and evaluate sustainable engineering solutions, carry out LCA-driven decision making, manage and finance technical projects, engage diverse stakeholders, and communicate across cultures and languages.
Requirements and key facts (concise)
This master's program requires applicants to have a prior university degree in a technical or closely related discipline and some practical work experience. The academic qualification must come from an accredited institution and meet the program's credit/degree equivalency standards, while professional experience helps demonstrate readiness for practice-oriented coursework and project leadership.
For international applicants, note that credit systems vary by country — the university will assess whether your Bachelor’s meets the minimum ECTS equivalent. “Relevant” work experience means employment that applies your engineering, design, sustainability, or project-related skills, showing you can contribute to and benefit from an interdisciplinary, practice-focused master’s program.
Admission requirements
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Summer Semester (International)
30 November 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
30 November 2026
Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist roles that require both technical engineering knowledge and project-management competence, especially where sustainability is a priority. Typical entry positions include environmental technology engineer, sales engineer, development engineer, production manager, engineer in the water and energy sector, and sustainability manager.
The combination of a practice-focused curriculum, a paid internship year and German-language training improves employability in industry, research organisations and public-sector or NGO roles across Germany and internationally.
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