Vienna, Austria
The Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Development, Management, and Policy graduate program exposes students to the wide range of issues of sustainability, including their often complex interrelationships. Starting from the household all the way to the national level, the design and implementation of sustainable development programs and strategies is imperative to ensure future social, economics and environmental health locally and globally.
The program challenges you to consider a wide spectrum of sustainability issues and their often complex interrelationships. You will learn to analyze and assess sustainability-related case studies and to suggest solutions for pressing societal problems like climate change. The curriculum is based on the pillars of economics, management, environmental studies, ethics, and political sciences through a mixture of applied and research-oriented coursework.
You will gain a well-rounded understanding of public, private, and third sector implications, policy and governance-related issues, environmental and sustainable management, and economic development issues, preparing you for leading positions in profit and non-profit organizations, governmental organizations, and businesses.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership
This specialization will prepare you for the challenges of establishing and growing a business in today’s dynamic climate. You will create your own business
plan, become a more effective leader, and learn how to make crucial decisions and compete successfully.
Innovation and Experience Design for Tourism
This specialization will provide you with the tools and knowledge to create exceptional tourist experiences, preparing you for in-demand positions in the tourism sector. You will gain deep insight into communication technologies in tourism, consumer usage and adoption, digital marketing for destinations, special sector tourism, smart destinations and know-how to create and develop experiences.
Real Estate Management
This specialization will provide you with the essentials in economics, investment, valuation, law, planning, development and property management.
The curriculum goes beyond conventional subjects and examines the impact of development on cities and regions.
Tourism and Services Management
This specialization will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the service sectors and the analytical and conceptual skills to succeed in them. You will
gain insight into quality management with special attention given to service quality, satisfaction and loyalty, managerial decision making in destination
management organizations, and develop a hospitality business concept.