Data Science & Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability, FHNW School of Computer Science

The study track is part of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence degree programme. Apply for the Bachelor’s degree in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, and you will automatically gain access to this specialisation.

About the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence degree programme

Imagine you can not only develop artificial intelligence and analyze data, but also actively do something for the planet. This is exactly what “Data Science & Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability” offers. You will become a fully-fledged data scientist while also learning how to tackle sustainability issues and develop solutions for urgent environmental and social problems.

Whether energy efficiency, resource conservation or climate protection: you will work on concrete projects that show how modern analysis techniques support the transition to a more sustainable world. By combining data-driven insights and an understanding of ecological and social interrelationships, you will acquire sought-after skills that will not only benefit you professionally, but with which you can contribute to a better future. 

The new “Data Science & Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability” degree program at the FHNW offers you a unique combination of state-of-the-art data science methods and a sound understanding of sustainability. You will be perfectly equipped for a future in which sustainable technologies and data-based innovations are crucial. 

What can you expect?

This study track is fully embedded in the curriculum of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence degree programme. You acquire all core data science competencies required for data-driven analytics, machine learning and the development of digital solutions. In addition, you specialise in applying data science to sustainability and expand your competence profile with the following skills:

• Data analysis and modelling for climate protection, energy efficiency and sustainable cities
• Sustainability reporting and regulatory standards (e.g. ESG frameworks, SDGs, CO₂ tracking)
• Systems thinking to evaluate and optimise sustainable solutions
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with experts from environmental sciences, business and technology

Here you can find the curriculum of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence degree programme and – on the second page – the specific modules of the study track 

Curriculum

You can acquire the competencies of Data Science & AI for Sustainability either by attending modules or by working in an Open Learning setting. Open Learning means that you decide where, how and when you learn to develop your competency. For example, you may participate in a MOOC, watch YouTube videos, address a task within your professional work, or by completing an applied challenge as part of your studies.

Whatever learning path you choose, you will be supported by our coaches.