Sustainability Track
Please note that you are not able to apply for both the Data Analytics Track certificate and the Sustainability Track certificate. These tracks cannot be combined.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to receive the Sustainability Track note on the degree certificate:
Part 1: Take two courses (a total of 15 ECTS) from a pre-determined list of elective courses at SSE
As part of the Sustainability Track, the following courses are currently eligible (new courses TBC):
A maximum of 7.5 ECTS out of the required 15 ECTS may be taken during the exchange semester, provided the course is approved by Associate Professor Lin Lerpold who has the academic responsibility for the track.
Part 2: Write your MSc thesis focused on sustainability
To be eligible, write your MSc thesis focused on the broad themes within sustainable development. Important to know is that there is no single method or theory defined, your thesis must adhere to the requirements of your degree program for approval. In a similar vein, it is also important to recognize that there is no industry or company that is “sustainable by default”. For inspiration, the are a good starting point.
The thesis topic needs to be pre-approved by your thesis course director and finally approved for the Sustainability Track when submitted for examination by faculty responsible Lin Lerpold.
If you have fulfilled the requirements for the Sustainability Track and want it recognized on your degree certificate, we kindly ask that you provide the necessary information when applying for your degree certificate.
Should you have any questions regarding this track, feel free to contact our MSc admissions team directly.