Master in Sustainable Development
180
18 months
14,500 (non-subject to VAT)
Full-time or part-time
Dr. Aderemi Oladele
Introduction
This program advances the knowledge of Sustainable Development and environmental management, the policy process, nature and practice of the subjects as a concept and field of practice in international development, public policy and business management. It is tailored to provide leaders and prospective leaders in the public, private and non-profit sector the knowledge required to build capacity, coordinate and manage the implementation of SDGs.
The programme is a 180-credits Master’s degree organized around 6 compulsory course units of 20 credits each. Students are required to pass all 6 courses, write and defend a compulsory final dissertation to earn the degree. In most cases students are asked to complete a minimum of 3 months internship or industrial training as additional requirements.
Classes could either be taken onsite or online. Onsite students complete the course work in 1 academic year and would write the required dissertation leading to the award of the degree. Students studying online have the advantage to take the coursework at their rhythm, apart from the compulsory online sessions, but must complete the course work with the required assignments and final dissertation in a maximum of 18 months.
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Objective of the programme
- To promote the understanding of the concepts of Sustainable Development and Environmental Management.
- To promote the understanding of how policy-makers and other stakeholders can apply policies to the governance of scarce resources and the preservation of the environment.
- To assist in making informed decisions in different professional and leadership roles at present and in future
- To assist in the application of the principles and concepts leant in the course of their study to their respective professions and future career responsibilities be it in the private, public and non-governmental sector.
Syllabus Overview
| Name | ECTS Credits | Hours * |
|---|---|---|
| Research protocol and Methodology | 15 | 20 hours |
| What is Sustainable Development? | 15 | 20 hours |
| Environmental Management: Saving the Planet | 15 | 20 hours |
| Ethics: Professional, Personal and General Ethics towards a Sustainable World | 15 | 20 hours |
| Social Responsibility and Innovation | 15 | 20 hours |
| Education and Sustainable Development | 15 | 20 hours |
| The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development as an International Policy and Results Framework for the Environment and Sustainable Development | 15 | 20 hours |
| Blue/Ocean Economy | 15 | 20 hours |
* including lectures and self study and research
Application deadlines
The contract must be signed at least 15 days before the start of the session.
Accessibility: For people with physical disabilities, please contact us.
The delivery will consist of FOUR components :
- Lecture session
- Tutorial session
- Practical session
- Blended Learning
Lecture Session
Lectures will be of a maximum duration of 3 hours (with a 10–15-minute break during the period) the purpose of a lecture is to provide key information to the students for the subject being taught.
On occasions, lecture exercises are used which require course participants to become actively involved in “learning by doing”, let students take active part in discussing related current topics.
Tutorial Session
Tutorials will be provided through case studies for the students to further discuss and/or undertake the topics previously covered in the lecture sessions.
Students will be given video/written case studies after each lecture topic and work in groups.
Practical Session
Practical sessions are mainly undertaken in the computer laboratories, or workshop activities are set up to enable the learner to reflect on the processes he or she has experienced. Workshops enhance skills development and the acquisition of knowledge. Short presentations alternate with group work. Students spend time working together in small groups, brainstorming, analysing case-studies, carrying out group discussions or group exercises, learner presentations, role play, plenary feedback session.
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To be awarded an MBA, students must gain 180 credit points, that is, pass all 8 modules, each of which is equivalent to 15 credit points; studied in Semester 1 to 3.
To get your MBA a minimum grade of a C at each module.
Evaluation of the courses at the end of the session.
Confirmation of the questions already answered on the application online.
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