Green transition in the financial sector: New master's programs in Wiener Neustadt!

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On February 10, 2025, FH Wiener Neustadt will launch new master's programs in Sustainable Finance and Computer Science for sustainable careers.

Green transition in the financial sector: New master's programs in Wiener Neustadt!

An exciting change in higher education: Wiener Neustadt University of Applied Sciences is launching a master's program in Sustainable Finance & Digital Transformation in the winter semester. The focus is on ecological and social aspects in the financial sector in order to train future experts who combine in-depth knowledge of sustainable finance with digital know-how. According to the pragma-sd University of Applied Sciences, innovative technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence should help to redesign business models and investments in order to achieve maximum sustainability. There are currently 30 study places available, with the program offering hybrid formats that also enable international students to take part orf.at reported.

In addition, the FH Wiener Neustadt offers a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, which places the development of reliable software systems in an international context. In an environment where software errors can have catastrophic consequences, the course focuses on the use of formal methods to check software for reliability during development. The program will also start with 30 places and will offer students a wide range of career opportunities in an increasingly digitalized world.

Growing need for international cooperation

This year, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences is also launching new joint master's programs, including Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges (GRACE), which offer students an internationally oriented education. This happens as part of the EU-funded Erasmus+ program, which supports the mobility of students and employees and enables them to gain international experience. Every year, 200 students are supported both incoming and outgoing, which promotes intercultural exchange and enriches the university experience, as the university of applied sciences itself reports.

In summary, Austrian universities of applied sciences play a pioneering role in the area of ​​sustainable education and international cooperation, which is crucial for preparing for the challenges of the globalized world.