Program Overview* 

This two-year program integrates interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills to address global sustainability challenges. It emphasizes the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), blending environmental science, socio-economic strategies, policy frameworks, and ethical leadership.

 

*Year 1: Core Modules* 

*Semester 1: Foundations of Sustainable Development* 

- *Course 1: Introduction to Sustainable Development* 

  - History (Brundtland Report, SDGs), three pillars (environmental, social, economic), global vs. local perspectives. 

  - Assessment: Essays, group discussions. 

 

- *Course 2: Environmental Science & Climate Change* 

  - Ecology, climate science, renewable energy, mitigation/adaptation strategies. 

  - Lab/Fieldwork: Carbon footprint analysis. 

 

- *Course 3: Social Equity & Development* 

  - Poverty, gender, community engagement, Indigenous knowledge. 

  - Case Study: SDG 5 (Gender Equality). 

 

*Semester 2: Policy & Economics* 

- *Course 4: Sustainable Economics* 

  - Circular economy, green growth, cost-benefit analysis. 

  - Workshop: Circular business models. 

 

- *Course 5: Policy & Governance* 

  - International agreements (Paris Accord), environmental law, CSR. 

  - Simulation: UN climate negotiation role-play. 

 

- *Course 6: Tools for Sustainability* 

  - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), GIS, systems thinking. 

  - Software Training: LCA software, GIS tools. 

 

*Year 2: Specialization & Application* 

*Semester 3: Electives & Leadership* 

- *Electives (Choose 2):* 

  - Sustainable Urban Planning 

  - Renewable Energy Systems 

  - Water Resource Management 

  - Corporate Sustainability 

 

- *Course 7: Ethics & Leadership* 

  - Environmental ethics, stakeholder engagement, leadership case studies (e.g., Paul Polman). 

 

*Semester 4: Capstone & Internship* 

- *Capstone Project* 

  - Real-world project with industry/NGO partners. Presentation and report required. 

- *Optional Internship* 

  - 8–12 weeks in sustainability-focused organizations. 

 

*Assessment* 

- Mix of exams, research papers, presentations, and group projects. 

- Capstone evaluated on innovation, feasibility, and alignment with SDGs. 

 

*Learning Outcomes* 

- Analyse sustainability challenges using interdisciplinary frameworks. 

- Design policies, business models, and community initiatives aligned with SDGs. 

- Lead ethical, evidence-based sustainability transformations. 

 

*Program Structure at a Glance* 

| Semester | Courses | Credits | 

|----------|---------|---------| 

| 1 | Foundations, Environmental Science, Social Equity | 18 | 

| 2 | Sustainable Economics, Policy, Tools | 18 | 

| 3 | Electives, Ethics & Leadership | 12 | 

| 4 | Capstone/Internship | 12 | 

 

*Elective Examples* 

- Sustainable Agriculture 

- Climate Finance 

- Disaster Risk Reduction