Explore the program's four distinct phases: Orientation, Calibration, Elevation, and Activation.
The MSc in Sustainability, Innovation & Technology (MSc SIT) is designed to empower learners with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to drive meaningful change. The program is structured into four distinct phases: Orientation, Calibration, Elevation, and Activation. Each phase is tailored to guide you through different stages of your learning journey, from foundational knowledge to impactful application.
Phase 1: Orientation
Purpose: Getting started and setting the foundation
The Orientation Phase ensures that you are well-prepared to succeed in the MSc SIT. This phase introduces you to the Tomorrow University learning model, key academic expectations, and the community of learners, faculty, and industry partners. It consists of seven challenges, each lasting three weeks, with a final deliverable per challenge. Each Orientation Challenge is worth 5 ECTS.
Challenges:
- Mission Identification – Define your purpose and learning goals.
- Build Your Dream Team – Learn about teamwork and collaboration.
- Sustainability Foundations – Explore the core principles of sustainability.
- Intro to Entrepreneurship – Understand entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
- Technology Revolutions – Investigate emerging technological trends.
- Introduction to Digital Strategy – Learn about digital transformation and strategy.
- Orientation Group Challenge – Collaborate with peers on a final project.
Phase 2: Calibration
Purpose: Customising your learning journey
The Calibration Phase allows you to choose your specialisation by selecting Impact Certificates (ICs).
- If you are enrolled in the 90 ECTS version, you will select 1 IC;
- If you are in the 120 ECTS version, you will select 3 ICs.
- Each IC consists of three challenges, allowing you to develop expertise in your chosen field.
Additionally, you have the option to select a specialisation, which is a combination of three ICs. The full list of available specialisations can be found here: MSc Specialisation Tracks.
Available Impact Certificates & Challenges:
Here is an outline of the Impact Certificates (ICs) that are available as part of the MSc SIT program, each worth 15 ECTS:
- Data Science Fundamentals
- Applied Machine Learning
- Advanced Machine Learning
- AI for Everyone
- Data Mastery for Everyone
- New Technologies
- Sustainable Innovation Management
- Planet-Centric Innovation
- Improve the Global Impact of Your Organisation
- Foundations of Climate Sciences
- Clean Energy & Green Tech
- Prototype Impactful Solutions
- Think and Act Like an Entrepreneur
- Climate Accounting and Reporting
Joint MSc x Le Wagon
If you are part of the Joint MSc x Le Wagon, you will participate in a Bootcamp, which is equivalent to an IC of 15 ECTS.
- MSc 90 ECTS: you will select only a Bootcamp during the calibration phase
- MSc 120 ECTS: you will select a Bootcamp + two ICs from ToU.
You can choose from the following Bootcamps:
🚀 AI Software 📘 View the syllabus
Build and deploy AI-powered software products. You’ll learn:
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Full-stack development with Python, JavaScript, Flask, SQL, and APIs
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Modern software engineering workflows (git, CI/CD, Docker)
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AI integration using tools like OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases
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End-to-end product design: from idea to working prototype
Who is this for?
Ideal for aspiring AI builders, product developers, and entrepreneurs with basic coding experience who want to create scalable, AI-driven applications.
📊 Data Science & AI 📘 View the syllabus
Master data science tools and machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems. You’ll learn:
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Python for data analysis, data wrangling, and visualization
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Supervised and unsupervised ML models
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Deep learning with TensorFlow and neural networks
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Deployment of ML models into production environments
Who is this for?
Designed for aspiring data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts ready to build robust models and gain hands-on experience with real datasets.
📈 Growth Marketing 📘 View the syllabus
Learn to run data-driven marketing campaigns and grow digital products. You’ll cover:
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Marketing analytics, SEO/SEM, and content strategy
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Paid acquisition and performance marketing
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A/B testing, marketing automation, and funnel optimization
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Campaign management across channels like Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn
Who is this for?
Perfect for marketers, founders, or career switchers looking to master modern growth strategies and analytics tools.
📉 Data Analytics 📘 View the syllabus
Learn to extract, analyse, and communicate insights from data. You’ll develop skills in:
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SQL and Python for data extraction and analysis
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Data cleaning, visualisation, and storytelling
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Business intelligence tools like Tableau and Power BI
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Making data-driven decisions in real business contexts
Who is this for?
Ideal for beginners and professionals who want to become data-savvy and drive decisions through actionable insights.
The Joint MSc x Le Wagon allows you to gain specialised expertise from Le Wagon while integrating it into your MSc SIT learning journey.
Phase 3: Elevation
Purpose: Expanding your impact and exploring advanced applications
During the Elevation Phase, you deepen your expertise by applying your learning to more complex, interdisciplinary challenges. You will work on projects that simulate real-world scenarios and test your ability to drive innovation at scale.
What to Expect:
- MSc SIT learners select two optional Elevation Challenges, worth 10 ECTS each.
- Engage in advanced problem-solving challenges that require critical thinking and strategic decision-making.
- Apply emerging technologies and methodologies to sustainability-related projects.
- Receive expert feedback and mentorship from industry leaders and academic supervisors.
- Start shaping your thesis or final project idea, aligning it with your professional and impact goals.
Phase 4: Activation
Purpose: Driving Impact Through Research and Innovation
The Activation Phase is the culmination of your MSc in Sustainability, Innovation & Technology (SIT) journey — where theory meets real-world impact.
In this phase, you’ll apply your learning within a rigorous research framework to design, test, and communicate an innovation or technology project that drives sustainable transformation.
Learners enter one of Tomorrow University’s dedicated Activation Labs — including the Innovation & Technology Lab, exclusive to MSc SIT learners — where they either:
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Advance their own innovation project or thesis idea,
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Join an existing initiative within the ToU ecosystem, or
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Collaborate with external partners such as Fraunhofer AHEAD or other research institutions.
Through a balance of research, experimentation, and reflection, you’ll demonstrate how sustainability, innovation, and technology intersect to create measurable impact.
What to Expect
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Define and execute your Master’s thesis or applied project under supervision from Prof. Dr. Jonathan Costa and other faculty mentors.
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Collaborate with peers, mentors, and industry partners to validate your approach and strengthen your outcomes.
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Participate in milestone-based live sessions guiding you from proposal to thesis defence.
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Develop and present your final work to an academic and industry panel, showcasing your innovation journey and leadership growth.