Nachhaltiges Innovations- und Technologiemanagement (M.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Im Master-Studiengang Nachhaltiges Innovations- und Technologiemanagement (M.Sc.) lernst du, technologische Entwicklungen strategisch zu bewerten und Innovationen gezielt unter Nachhaltigkeitsaspekten zu realisieren. Du vertiefst dein Know-how in digitalen Technologien, lernst nachhaltige Geschäftsmodelle kennen und setzt dich mit relevanten Megatrends auseinander.
Der Studiengang ist auf ein digitales Live-Studium ausgerichtet und vermittelt dir die Fähigkeit, komplexe Innovationsprojekte zu steuern und Verantwortung in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu übernehmen. Du schließt dein berufsbegleitendes Studium mit einem staatlich und international anerkannten Master-Abschluss der FOM Hochschule ab.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds skills to strategically assess technological developments with a sustainability perspective.
- Covers digital technologies, sustainable business models, and relevant megatrends for innovation management.
- Develops the ability to measure sustainability and embed artificial intelligence into innovation processes.
- Focuses on steering complex innovation projects and taking responsibility in a dynamic environment.
- Applies sustainability and technology concepts to innovation, transformation, and business-relevant decisions.
- Completes the program with the master thesis as part of the 3-semester+thesis structure.
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready capabilities to manage sustainable innovation and technology transformation in industry, services, or consulting, aligning your skills to roles where innovation is a key driver.
- You build practical competence in assessing technological developments strategically and translating sustainability requirements into innovation decisions, helping you stand out in management and transformation projects.
- You develop the ability to measure sustainability and integrate artificial intelligence into innovation processes, preparing you for modern technology and sustainability roles in organizations.
- The digital live learning format helps you keep your professional career while studying, so you can apply what you learn directly to your work and projects.
- You earn a state-recognised Master of Science degree from FOM, supporting your progression into senior specialist and leadership paths in technology, innovation, and sustainability management.
Employability rate
Graduates of sustainable innovation and technology management programmes in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting sustained hiring demand where innovation, technology, and sustainability skills are needed.
Together, these figures suggest a stable career outlook for international master graduates entering roles in industry, service providers, and consulting.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Recognised first degree (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must hold a first academic degree (for example a Bachelor, Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen) from outside Germany. The degree must include at least 210 ECTS, or alternatively 180 ECTS plus additional qualifications that can be used to compensate up to 30 ECTS. |
| Professional experience and current employment | In both cases, applicants need at least one year of professional experience after completing the degree and must have current employment at the time of application/enrolment. |
Language requirements
This Master is taught in German. International applicants are expected to provide proof of German language proficiency that meets the university’s admission requirements for this programme.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 10800 / per year | Study fees: 10,800 EUR payable in 24 monthly installments of 450 EUR. |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time enrollment (immatriculation) fee: 1,590 EUR, payable in 6 monthly installments of 265 EUR within the first semester. |
| Exam fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time exam fee: 500 EUR, due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants typically need to show they can cover tuition and living costs while studying in Germany. Prepare bank/financial evidence according to the requirements of the German visa process and any guidance provided by the university or responsible authority.
- Proof of sufficient funds for study and living costs as required for a German student visa (based on official German immigration requirements).
- Any additional financial documents requested by the university during application or enrollment (for example, proof of payment of fees if required).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | March 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports eligible master studies at state or state-recognised German universities. This M.Sc. is a postgraduate (master) programme, making it a potential match for EPOS applications when the course is selected within the EPOS scholarship offer. |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm eligibility for your foreign qualification
Check that your first degree from outside Germany meets the stated ECTS threshold requirements. Also confirm you have at least one year of professional experience after your degree and current employment, as required by the programme. If you are unsure whether your ECTS can be compensated up to 30 ECTS, contact the university’s study counselling before you submit your application.
Prepare required application documents
Gather your degree certificate and academic transcripts from your previous university studies outside Germany. Prepare your German language proof if you have it, because the programme language is German. Make sure documents are complete and consistent so the university can review your eligibility.
Apply via the university online process
Submit your application through the university’s official online registration and follow the prompts for uploading documents. Review your entry details carefully before final submission. After submission, you may be contacted for clarifications or additional document steps if needed.
Complete enrolment steps and prepare for the start date
Once you receive admission information, follow the enrolment instructions provided by the university. Plan for the programme start month offered by the university (summer or winter semester). Use this time to organise your studies and any visa or travel arrangements required for studying in Germany.