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Environmental Systems Sciences/Economics

Master’s programme

Faculty of Environmental, Regional and Educational Sciences

University degree

Master of Science „MSc“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

English

type of study programme

Full-time

Interdisciplinarity as added value

The master’s programme in Environmental Systems Sciences / Economics provides you with an interdisciplinary approach to topical questions connected with climate change and its consequences. You can also adapt the study programme easily to suit your personal interests.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You are interested in how the economy impacts society in the context of climate change. For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area.

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About the study programme

Environmental Systems Sciences / Economics at the University of Graz

In the master’s programme, you will grapple with the economic effects, adaptations and regulations relating to current environmental problems such as climate change and biodiversity loss.

Institute Curriculum

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Master's Plus

Even more future? With the new master’s modules, you can turn your master’s programme into a Master’s Plus. To be exact, this means that in two semesters you can work intensively on a future topic of your choice – be it communications, digitalization, entrepreneurship or pecebuilding and climate change.

Master's Plus

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy – Faculty of Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy – Faculty of Environmental and Regional Sciences and Education allows you to develop your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

When you graduate, your combination of economics expertise and the overarching environmental systems sciences element will enable you to work in traditional fields of economics, such as chambers of commerce and industry and other professional associations; banks; insurers; (international) companies and organisations; media and journalism; tourism; culture management; policy advice or management consulting. Alternatively, you will have opportunities in environmental, sustainability and project management; in planning and developing environmentally friendly products and processes; in environmental protection institutions; in the energy industry or in working on environmental sustainability audits. You will also be able to work in (non-)university research and teaching.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Master's Plus
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Understand interrelationships

Tackle problems facing the environment and their impact on the economy and society

Individualised focus of studies

The study programme can easily be aligned with your personal interests

Extensive network

Opportunities for interacting with working and research groups

„If you were on a round-the-world trip, would you choose the quickest and most efficient route home? I wouldn’t. Environmental Systems Sciences and Economics offers you ample opportunity to broaden your knowledge based on what interests you. Start studying today and get the knowledge you need for tomorrow! “

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