MSc Global Sustainable Development

The Global Sustainable Development postgraduate course at the University of Greenwich is aimed at the development of sustainable solutions for global problems. The course offers the knowledge to manage strategies and projects to lead organizational transformation towards sustainability. Students gain understanding of development and sustainability issues in a global context along with entrepreneurship skills to create new business ventures or develop existing businesses sustainably. This course can be studied part-time (over 2 years) or full-time (over 1 year).Course Content: The MSc Global Sustainable Development encompasses a wide spectrum of topics, including the science of sustainability, policy implications, cultural aspects, entrepreneurship and innovation related to sustainable development, and principles of sustainable business. The course involves practical project-based work alongside theoretical study.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainability, Science and Governance of Sustainability, and Planning for Places, People, and Planet. The course culminates in a final Major Project focused on sustainable development, which allows students to apply their learning to real-world problems.Future Careers: The Global Sustainable Development course guides students towards their future careers by equipping them with skills applicable in a broad range of sectors. Potential career opportunities lie in areas like policy development, planning, management roles in the private, public and third sectors, NGOs, and business consultancies. The degree could also serve as a pathway to advanced research or study at a PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.