Sustainable transformation requires a deep understanding of how people feel, think and act – and how social systems and commercial organisations function. On the Psychology and Sociology of Sustainable Transformation degree programme, you will explore individual, organisational and societal dynamics. You will learn how narratives emerge, why social factors are economically relevant, and why some organisations succeed in navigating change whilst others fail. Values, norms, communication, participation, socio-cultural aspects and psychological safety are central themes.
You will examine change processes in urban development, the energy transition, climate adaptation, consumption and digitalisation, and understand how economic constraints and global relationships influence behaviour. Furthermore, you will combine the fundamentals of psychology, personality and occupational psychology with sociological perspectives on culture, society and power structures. In addition, you will acquire skills in AI applications and learn how to effectively combine human and artificial intelligence.
This interdisciplinary degree programme opens up a wide range of career paths centred on <strong>sustainability and social transformation</strong>. Graduates go on to work, for example, in sustainability and transformation consultancy, organisational development, change management or the development of sustainable business models. Further opportunities are available in communications and social marketing, urban and regional development, human resources, market research, as well as with NGOs and public institutions. Careers in climate protection management, political consultancy or community building are also possible. Furthermore, the programme lays the foundations for further academic qualifications and a subsequent career in research.
<p>This module introduces the fundamentals of sustainable development and societal transformation. Students learn key sustainability concepts, Earth system science, SDGs, resources and material flows, sustainability indicators, and legal and political frameworks, and apply them to global, national, and local challenges.</p>
<p>This module introduces key principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students analyze individual decision-making, supply and demand, market failure, economic policy instruments, welfare, growth, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy, and international economic relations in the context of sustainable development.</p>
<p>This module introduces fundamental perspectives, concepts, and methods of psychology. Students learn biological and cognitive foundations of perception, attention, memory, thinking, decision-making, learning, and behavior, and apply psychological concepts to simple practical and transformation-related contexts.</p>
<p>This module introduces key questions and methods of social psychology. Students examine social perception, attribution, attitudes, values, social relationships, group dynamics, norms, stereotypes, discrimination, cooperation, and social dilemma situations.</p>
<p>This module introduces fundamental concepts and perspectives of macrosociology. Students learn to analyze society, institutions, power, social inequality, social structure, and social change, and to distinguish sociological explanations from psychological, economic, and political perspectives.</p>
<p>This module introduces the fundamentals of academic work and scientific reasoning. Students learn to search, evaluate, read, and cite academic sources, develop research questions, build source-based arguments, structure academic texts, and use reference management tools.</p>
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As the degree programme is not admission-restricted, applications are made exclusively via the PRIMUSS application portal THI. It is therefore not necessary to register with DOSV/hochschulstart.
The interdisciplinary profile of this degree program opens doors to many fields:
Yes, you can enroll in this program with a subject-specific high school diploma (from Bavaria or equivalent) and any area of specialization.
You can start by learning about THI’s existing industry partners. You can find an overview here:
https://www.thi.de/studium/studienangebote/duales-studium/
In addition, you can also reach out directly to companies that align with your degree program and pique your interest. If a company is generally interested in a dual partnership, we’ll be happy to check whether a corresponding agreement with THI can be established or already exists.
It is important that you find a suitable industry partner by the end of the second semester.
Regardless of this, you’ll gain a wide range of practical experience in the program even without the dual model—for example, through applied course modules, industry partners, internships, and, if applicable, part-time student jobs.
No—quite the opposite. Artificial intelligence will transform many tasks, but it will not replace the skills that are central to the Psychology and Sociology of Sustainable Transformation program. Especially in transformation processes, we need people who understand how organizations, groups, and individuals deal with change. This includes psychological and sociological knowledge, communication skills, participation, conflict resolution, coaching, mediation, empirical research, and an understanding of social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
AI can provide support in areas such as data analysis, research, or text processing. However, the crucial tasks remain human: contextualizing problems, understanding interests, designing participatory processes, building trust, reflecting on ethical issues, and facilitating sustainable change in organizations and society.
The program therefore does not prepare students for a narrowly defined career path that could easily be automated, but rather for roles at the intersection of various fields—such as sustainability management, organizational development, stakeholder engagement, human resources, transformation, consulting, project management, social innovation, or research. It is precisely this combination of psychological, sociological, methodological, and sustainability-related knowledge that is becoming more important—not less—as a result of AI. Those who can use AI competently while also understanding people, organizations, and social dynamics will be in particularly high demand in the future.
The program includes elements of the natural sciences but is primarily focused on the social, behavioral, and transformational sciences. If you’re interested in sustainability but would prefer to work less with technical and natural science topics and more with people, organizations, communication, and social change, this is the right program for you.
Topics in the natural sciences and statistics are covered where they are important for understanding sustainable development. The goal is not to conduct scientific research in the narrow sense, but rather to understand ecological and technical interrelationships well enough to design well-founded processes of social and organizational change.
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
The management-focused Bachelor’s degree programme in Sustainability and Environmental Management is based on the core content of a business administration degree programme, including subjects such as management accounting and marketing. These are consistently supplemented with sustainability aspects from an economic perspective. The programme is rounded off by modules on sustainability as defined by the UN, technical fundamentals and soft skills.
About the degree program
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Digital business models, platform economics, e-commerce and data analytics define the academic profile of Media Psychology and Digital Business. Its subject areas cover digital transformation, process design and technology-driven innovation. The result is business expertise focused on digital value creation and market change.
About the degree program
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
The future starts today. The Master’s programme in Global Foresight and Technology Management prepares you to anticipate emerging trends, evaluate technological developments, and shape strategic decisions in an increasingly complex world. Designed for future-oriented thinkers, the programme equips you with the tools to identify opportunities and challenges before they become reality. By combining technology foresight, innovation management, and strategic leadership, you will learn how to drive transformation across industries and tackle global challenges with an open mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong focus on sustainable innovation.
About the degree program
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Key areas in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing include entrepreneurship, business model innovation, financing and growth strategy. The programme brings together corporate venturing, market validation and innovation ecosystems. A distinctive feature is new venture creation both within start-ups and established companies.
About the degree programSustainable transformation requires a deep understanding of how people feel, think and act – and how social systems and commercial organisations function. On the Psychology and Sociology of Sustainable Transformation degree programme, you will explore individual, organisational and societal dynamics. You will learn how narratives emerge, why social factors are economically relevant, and why some organisations succeed in navigating change whilst others fail. Values, norms, communication, participation, socio-cultural aspects and psychological safety are central themes.
You will examine change processes in urban development, the energy transition, climate adaptation, consumption and digitalisation, and understand how economic constraints and global relationships influence behaviour. Furthermore, you will combine the fundamentals of psychology, personality and occupational psychology with sociological perspectives on culture, society and power structures. In addition, you will acquire skills in AI applications and learn how to effectively combine human and artificial intelligence.
This interdisciplinary degree programme opens up a wide range of career paths centred on <strong>sustainability and social transformation</strong>. Graduates go on to work, for example, in sustainability and transformation consultancy, organisational development, change management or the development of sustainable business models. Further opportunities are available in communications and social marketing, urban and regional development, human resources, market research, as well as with NGOs and public institutions. Careers in climate protection management, political consultancy or community building are also possible. Furthermore, the programme lays the foundations for further academic qualifications and a subsequent career in research.
<p>This module introduces the fundamentals of sustainable development and societal transformation. Students learn key sustainability concepts, Earth system science, SDGs, resources and material flows, sustainability indicators, and legal and political frameworks, and apply them to global, national, and local challenges.</p>
<p>This module introduces key principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students analyze individual decision-making, supply and demand, market failure, economic policy instruments, welfare, growth, unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy, and international economic relations in the context of sustainable development.</p>
<p>This module introduces fundamental perspectives, concepts, and methods of psychology. Students learn biological and cognitive foundations of perception, attention, memory, thinking, decision-making, learning, and behavior, and apply psychological concepts to simple practical and transformation-related contexts.</p>
<p>This module introduces key questions and methods of social psychology. Students examine social perception, attribution, attitudes, values, social relationships, group dynamics, norms, stereotypes, discrimination, cooperation, and social dilemma situations.</p>
<p>This module introduces fundamental concepts and perspectives of macrosociology. Students learn to analyze society, institutions, power, social inequality, social structure, and social change, and to distinguish sociological explanations from psychological, economic, and political perspectives.</p>
<p>This module introduces the fundamentals of academic work and scientific reasoning. Students learn to search, evaluate, read, and cite academic sources, develop research questions, build source-based arguments, structure academic texts, and use reference management tools.</p>
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester | |
| 4. Semester | |
| 5. Semester | |
| 6. Semester | |
| 7. Semester |
As the degree programme is not admission-restricted, applications are made exclusively via the PRIMUSS application portal THI. It is therefore not necessary to register with DOSV/hochschulstart.
The interdisciplinary profile of this degree program opens doors to many fields:
Yes, you can enroll in this program with a subject-specific high school diploma (from Bavaria or equivalent) and any area of specialization.
You can start by learning about THI’s existing industry partners. You can find an overview here:
https://www.thi.de/studium/studienangebote/duales-studium/
In addition, you can also reach out directly to companies that align with your degree program and pique your interest. If a company is generally interested in a dual partnership, we’ll be happy to check whether a corresponding agreement with THI can be established or already exists.
It is important that you find a suitable industry partner by the end of the second semester.
Regardless of this, you’ll gain a wide range of practical experience in the program even without the dual model—for example, through applied course modules, industry partners, internships, and, if applicable, part-time student jobs.
No—quite the opposite. Artificial intelligence will transform many tasks, but it will not replace the skills that are central to the Psychology and Sociology of Sustainable Transformation program. Especially in transformation processes, we need people who understand how organizations, groups, and individuals deal with change. This includes psychological and sociological knowledge, communication skills, participation, conflict resolution, coaching, mediation, empirical research, and an understanding of social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
AI can provide support in areas such as data analysis, research, or text processing. However, the crucial tasks remain human: contextualizing problems, understanding interests, designing participatory processes, building trust, reflecting on ethical issues, and facilitating sustainable change in organizations and society.
The program therefore does not prepare students for a narrowly defined career path that could easily be automated, but rather for roles at the intersection of various fields—such as sustainability management, organizational development, stakeholder engagement, human resources, transformation, consulting, project management, social innovation, or research. It is precisely this combination of psychological, sociological, methodological, and sustainability-related knowledge that is becoming more important—not less—as a result of AI. Those who can use AI competently while also understanding people, organizations, and social dynamics will be in particularly high demand in the future.
The program includes elements of the natural sciences but is primarily focused on the social, behavioral, and transformational sciences. If you’re interested in sustainability but would prefer to work less with technical and natural science topics and more with people, organizations, communication, and social change, this is the right program for you.
Topics in the natural sciences and statistics are covered where they are important for understanding sustainable development. The goal is not to conduct scientific research in the narrow sense, but rather to understand ecological and technical interrelationships well enough to design well-founded processes of social and organizational change.
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
The management-focused Bachelor’s degree programme in Sustainability and Environmental Management is based on the core content of a business administration degree programme, including subjects such as management accounting and marketing. These are consistently supplemented with sustainability aspects from an economic perspective. The programme is rounded off by modules on sustainability as defined by the UN, technical fundamentals and soft skills.
About the degree program
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Digital business models, platform economics, e-commerce and data analytics define the academic profile of Media Psychology and Digital Business. Its subject areas cover digital transformation, process design and technology-driven innovation. The result is business expertise focused on digital value creation and market change.
About the degree program
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
The future starts today. The Master’s programme in Global Foresight and Technology Management prepares you to anticipate emerging trends, evaluate technological developments, and shape strategic decisions in an increasingly complex world. Designed for future-oriented thinkers, the programme equips you with the tools to identify opportunities and challenges before they become reality. By combining technology foresight, innovation management, and strategic leadership, you will learn how to drive transformation across industries and tackle global challenges with an open mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong focus on sustainable innovation.
About the degree program
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Key areas in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing include entrepreneurship, business model innovation, financing and growth strategy. The programme brings together corporate venturing, market validation and innovation ecosystems. A distinctive feature is new venture creation both within start-ups and established companies.
About the degree program