Green Economy and Sustainable Future

Core Contents of the Master’s Programme

The Master’s degree programme Green Economy and Sustainable Future prepares you to actively shape the transformation towards a sustainable economy. The programme combines academic expertise with real-world application and places a strong focus on work-integrated learning: 41% of the curriculum takes place directly within companies, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practice from the very beginning.

You will study at a minimum of two European partner universities and gain valuable intercultural experience while building an international network. The programme is designed for professionals with at least two years of relevant work experience, ensuring that theory is closely linked to practical insights.

Companies and industry partners such as Nokia, Green Tech Valley and Mondragon Corporation are actively involved in teaching, supervision and assessment. This ensures that the programme remains closely aligned with current industry needs.

Upon graduation, you will receive a double degree awarded by four European universities: a Master of Arts in Business from FH JOANNEUM and an MBA from the partner institutions (Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Mondragon University, PAR University of Applied Sciences) – both recognised across the European Union.

What specialisations are available?

Innovative Interdisciplinary Sustainability Solutions (6 ECTS)

In this specialisation, you independently develop innovative and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges. Working closely with industry partners, you apply interdisciplinary approaches and combine knowledge from different fields to create impactful concepts with practical relevance.

Sustainable Development Project (6 ECTS)

This specialisation focuses on a hands-on company project carried out in cooperation with an industry partner. From the initial idea to implementation, you plan, develop and realise sustainable solutions while gaining valuable experience in project management and applied problem-solving.

Master’s Thesis (25 ECTS)

The Master’s thesis enables you to explore a topic in the field of green economy or sustainability management in depth. Conducted in close cooperation with a company or organisation, your research combines academic methods with practical application and contributes to solving real-world challenges.