Course offer in English
Master Sustainable Energy Systems
Lead the way towards a sustainable energy future for companies and society and gain in-depth knowledge of energy technology, economics, and digitalization.
Key data of the semesters taught in English
| English course offer in | semester 3 | semester 4 |
| Mode of study | part-time* | part-time* |
| Term | autumn/winter | spring/summer |
| Duration | September - February | February - June |
*Within the the part-time Sustainable Energy Systems Master's programme teaching takes place on Friday and Saturday full day, individual lectures take place during the week evenings. Contextual Studies and specialisation modules from other programmes can also be held on other days of the week.
Courses offered in English
Within the the part-time Sustainable Energy Systems Master's programme teaching takes place on Friday and Saturday full day, individual lectures take place during the week evenings. Contextual Studies and specialisation modules from other programmes can also be held on other days of thor e week.
Semester 3
Autumn/winter semester 2025
Classes in the part-time degree programme Sustainable Energy Systems are mainly held on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or in blocked format.
Regular Modules
- Energy Markets and Trading (3 ECTS)
- Financing and Economic Viability (3 ECTS)
- Internet of Energy (3 ECTS)
- Sustainability Management (3 ECTS)
- Sustainable Energy Systems - Selected Chapters (4 ECTS)
- Sustainable Energy Systems - Project Work (4 ECTS)
- Energy Project - Business Plan (4 ECTS)
Contextual Studies
Students can choose up to 6 ECTS from the contextual studies programme, a module offer for master students and alumni of FHV which provides customized courses as part of the master’s degree programmes.
Students who wish to enrol in contextual studies should be aware that these involve interdisciplinary teamwork with fellow students. Therefore, compulsory attendance for most classes is required.
The following contextual studies courses are avaialbe in English language during autumn/winter semester 2025.
- Introduction to Financial Markets - Market Strategy (3 ECTS)
- Data Visualisation and Analytics (3 ECTS)
- Design Thinking Bootcamp (3 ECTS)
- Intercultural Communication and Diversity Training (3 ECTS)
- Models of Change and Personality Development (3 ECTS)
- Knowing in Everyday Practice (3 ECTS)
German Language and Austrian Culture Courses
These courses are scheduled weekly and run over the full semester. It is only possible to select one of those courses. During autumn/winter semester 2025 the German courses are available for all exchange students.
- German for International Students I (3 ECTS)
- German for International Students II (3 ECTS)
- Exploring Austrian Culture and Values (3 ECTS)
Semester 4
Spring/summer semester 2025
Master's Thesis
- Master's Thesis (24 ECTS)
- Master's Final Exam (2 ECTS)
Regular Courses
- Energy and Society (1 ECTS)
- Sustainability Management (3 ECTS)
Contextual Studies
Incoming master’s students may choose up to 6 ECTS from our Contextual Studies programme – a selection of interdisciplinary electives designed to broaden academic horizons and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration. As most courses involve group work and interactive formats, active participation and regular attendance are expected.
Please note: Contextual Studies courses will only run if a minimum of 9 students enrol. Final confirmation of course availability will be provided in December 2025. Should a course be cancelled or oversubscribed, students will have the opportunity to choose an alternative elective.
The following contextual studies courses are avaialbe in English language during spring/summer semester 2026.
- Human Rights in the Professional Context (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to the Solidarity Economy (3 ECTS)
- Disruptive Technologies: Fundamentals, Applications and Opportunities (3 ECTS)
- AI in Action - Shaping Society and the Economy (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to Financial Markets – Overview (3 ECTS)
- Creating Innovations and Solving Problems with Design Thinking (6 ECTS)
- Unleashing Ideas in Research (3 ECTS)
- Knowing in Everyday Practice (3 ECTS)
German Language and Austrian Culture Courses
These courses are scheduled weekly and run over the full semester.
- German for International Students I (3 ECTS)
- German for International Students II (3 ECTS)
Exchange students may choose one of the above German courses. Please note that due to scheduling constraints, these courses are not available to students enrolled in the Computer Sciences – Digital Innovation (IDI) bachelor’s programme. - Exploring Austrian Culture and Values (3 ECTS)
This course is open to all exchange students, subject to timetable availability. Students from the Computer Sciences – Digital Innovation and Social Work bachelor’s programmes are guaranteed to have no scheduling conflicts and can freely enrol in this course.
