Infrastructure for Sustainable Neighborhoods, M.Eng. / M.Sc.
"It is cheaper to protect the planet now than to fix it later."
(José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, December 2009)
Urban infrastructure faces enormous challenges posed by climate change, urbanization, and demographic shifts. The master’s program “Infrastructure for Sustainable Neighborhoods” at the universities of Mainz and Bingen was developed to address these challenges. It combines innovative technologies with environmentally friendly mobility and sustainable construction.
Acquire the skills to design livable and sustainable neighborhoods that meet the needs of all generations. Take advantage of this opportunity to further your education in a forward-looking professional field and play an active role in shaping our cities.
Here's what you can expect
Sustainable Course Content: Designing Future-Ready Urban Living Spaces
Our part-time professional master’s program, “Infrastructure for Sustainable Neighborhoods,” combines smart technology, eco-friendly mobility, and resource-efficient construction while taking social change into account.
You’ll learn to develop innovative solutions for climate-neutral neighborhoods that meet the needs of all generations. Complemented by hands-on projects and modern teaching methods, the program optimally prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of sustainable neighborhood development.
You’ll benefit from the academic and professional expertise of three renowned universities in Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Bingen University of Applied Sciences, and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in Mainz.
Personalized Academic Profile
This degree program offers you a unique opportunity to tailor your academic profile to your individual interests and career goals. Through a combination of required and elective modules, you’ll have the flexibility to focus on the topics that matter most to you.
Tailor your degree program to your needs and become part of a new generation of professionals who create innovative and sustainable urban living spaces.
The main areas of focus for the program are:
Lernen Sie mehr über die neuesten Techniken nachhaltigen Bauens und den Einsatz umweltfreundlicher und ressourcenschonender Materialien in Lehrveranstaltungen wie „Energie- und Umweltmanagement“, „Biogene Materialien“ oder „Experimentelle Energiekonzepte“.
Vertiefen Sie Ihr Wissen über die Integration intelligenter Technologien in städtische Infrastrukturen in Lehrveranstaltungen wie „Grundlagen Smarter Systeme“, „Nachhaltige Mobilität und Logistik“ sowie „Kommunikations- und Datennetze“.
Analysieren und bewerten Sie die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf städtische und ländliche Gebiete und lernen Sie Strategien für resiliente Infrastrukturen zu entwickeln, in Lehrveranstaltungen wie „Wasserbewusste Stadtentwicklung“, „Klimafolgenabschätzung“ und „Ressourcenökonomie“.
Entwickeln Sie Strategien zur Förderung sozialer Integration und Inklusion in Lebensräumen in Lehrveranstaltungen wie „Partizipative Prozesse und Change-Management“, „Gesellschaft und soziales Handeln“ sowie „Theorien Sozialer Arbeit“.
The courses listed are only a selection. Complete information on all modules can be found in the program's module handbook.
Course of Study
| Semester 1 18 ECTS/12 SWS | Semester 2 18 ECTS/11 SWS | Semester 3 18 ECTS/12 SWS | Semester 4 16 ECTS/4 SWS | Semester 5 20 ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Smart Systems 6 ECTS/4 SWS | Energy and Environmental Management 6 ECTS/3 SWS | Climate Impact Assessment 30 ECTS/24 SWS | Complex Scientific Project 10 ECTS | Master’s Thesis 20 ECTS |
| Sustainable Mobility and Logistics 6 ECTS/4 SWS | Participatory Processes and Change Management 6 ECTS/4 SWS | Elective Module 6 ECTS/4 SWS | ||
| Elective Module 6 ECTS/4 SWS | Elective module 6 ECTS/4 SWS | Elective Module 6 ECTS/4 SWS | Elective Module 6 ECTS/4 SWS |
Studying at Three Universities
The master's program "Infrastructure for Sustainable Neighborhoods" is offered in collaboration with Bingen University of Applied Sciences and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in Mainz. This partnership allows you to benefit from the strengths and resources of all three institutions.
How does studying at two locations work?
The program is organized so that courses and modules take place at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Bingen University of Applied Sciences, and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in Mainz. The schedule is designed so that you always spend a full day attending classes at one of the campuses. This structure makes it easier to manage your time and allows you to better balance your studies, career, and personal commitments.
Benefits of Studying at Three Universities
In diesem Studiengang profitieren Sie von der gebündelten Fachkompetenz aller drei Hochschulen. Jede Institution bringt ihre Stärken ein, sei es im Bereich innovativer Technologien, nachhaltigem Bauen oder sozialer Quartiersentwicklung. Das bedeutet für Sie mehr Möglichkeiten, mehr Kontakte und mehr Perspektiven.
Durch das Studium an drei Hochschulen erweitern Sie Ihr berufliches und akademisches Netzwerk. Sie knüpfen Kontakte zu Dozierenden und Studierenden aller beteiligten Institutionen, was Ihnen später im Berufsleben zugutekommen kann.
Unser berufsbegleitender Ansatz ermöglicht es Ihnen, Ihr erworbenes Wissen direkt in der Praxis anzuwenden. Sie können Ihre beruflichen Erfahrungen einbringen und gleichzeitig von aktuellen Forschungsergebnissen profitieren.
Your Career Prospects
Upon completing the master’s program in “Infrastructure for Sustainable Neighborhoods,” you will be able to play a key role in sustainable urban development. You will be qualified to work as a project manager for sustainable neighborhood projects and to develop and implement innovative solutions to urban challenges.
Your expertise will make you a sought-after professional in local governments, planning firms, housing authorities, municipal utilities, and construction companies. You’ll also have opportunities to work as a consultant for sustainable urban development or in leadership roles in project development. You’ll also have the opportunity to work in research and teaching to further develop innovative concepts.