Com­mu­ni­ca­ti­on & De­sign for Sustaina­bi­li­ty (MA) Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

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The challenges regarding a sustainable transformation make an inter- and transdisciplinary approach of economics, design science, communication and social sciences reasonable and necessary: These include:

• design thinking
• storytelling
• stakeholder management
• moderation of transformation processes
• research through design
• lifestyle research

Design is understood as a methodology for transforming social and economic conditions technically, socially and creatively.

The programme combines theory with design and communication practice; most modules are linked to projects, laboratories and case studies.

EU applicants:
2 May to 31 August for the following winter semester

Non-EU applicants:
2 May to 15 July for the following winter semester

In the first semester, the degree programme includes fundamentals of sustainable economic models, applied social research (target groups, lifestyles), sustainability communication, design science and media production (30 ECTS).

The second semester is focused on analysis and conceptualisation: qualitative and quantitative research in design and communication are complemented by best practices and case studies of sustainable and transformative projects worldwide. Students also design their research projects for the third semester (30 ECTS).

In the third semester, students develop the strategic measures for a design project and a communication project. The Master's thesis and seminar conclude the programme (30 ECTS).

No tuition fees

The fees are around 100 EUR per semester. You will be informed of the exact amount with your letter of acceptance.

Taking all aspects of daily life into account, students have to expect expenses of approximately 1,000 EUR per month.

Completed university studies with at least 210 ECTS (those with fewer ECTS please see University degree does not reach 210 ECTS)

Grade 2.5 or better

For the Master's programme, proof of examination results in the fields of communication, corporate social responsibility, communication science or design totalling at least 30 ECTS must be submitted from previous university studies at a state or state-recognised German or foreign university.

Optional: voluntary entrance test to improve final grade

The programme is "approval-free".

Application process and FAQ

Application steps and application portal

Very proficient English skills are required on level B2 or higher (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Level C1 is recommended in the event that the student intends to spend one semester abroad.

Non-native speakers need to prove basic German language skills (level A1). The A1 certificate can be submitted until the end of the first semester.

EU applicants:
2 May to 31 August for the following winter semester

Non-EU applicants:
2 May to 15 July for the following winter semester

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Contact for application, admission, enrolment:
Peter Marquetand
Peter.Marquetand@hnu.de
Phone: +49 73197622003

General study counselling, e.g. for study orientation, study planning:
studium@hnu.de

Contacts for academic questions, content-related:
Prof Dr Markus Caspers
Markus.Caspers@hnu.de
Phone: +49 73197621513

Contact after enrolment (tips for housing, social life, funding and formalities in Germany):
incoming@hnu.de

The International Office of HNU is there for international students' questions and problems. You can find detailed information here.

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The Hochschule Neu- Ulm (HNU) is an international business school for innovation, sustainable entrepreneurship and digital transformation.

We educate

• internationally experienced,
• solution-oriented thinking,
• responsibly acting,

shapers of the future.

Intensive cooperation with companies in a dynamic economic region and the competence of the professors stand for high quality in applied research, practice-oriented teaching and innovative transfer.

Neu-Ulm is a young, modern city with more than 60,000 inhabitants. Lively urban hustle and bustle and rural idyll are close together.