Program Overview
The Master of Sustainable Development is a multidisciplinary program that equips students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and practices. It develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for careers in the green economy, including environmental consulting, sustainability management, and renewable energy. The program offers core courses in climate change, pollution, and urbanism, along with elective courses tailored to individual interests and career goals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Sustainable Development is a unique degree that takes a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the evolving needs of the green economy. It draws on the expertise of specialists from business, law, sociology, geography, planning, health, and environmental science to provide students with a comprehensive skillset relevant to all sectors, but especially those pivotal to meeting sustainability targets, such as energy production, transportation, and finance.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable development.
- To develop students' skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
- To prepare students for careers in the green economy.
Outline:
The program consists of core courses and elective courses. Core courses cover the following topics:
- Climate change
- Pollution
- Cities
- Health and environmental law
- Equity and diversity
- Urbanism
- Policy Elective courses allow students to tailor their program to their interests and career goals. Students can choose from a wide range of courses, including:
- Carbon accounting
- Emissions trading
- Impact assessment
- Sustainable procurement
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Essays
- Presentations
- Projects
- Research papers
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields. The faculty uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Field trips
- Guest lectures
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Sustainable Development are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Environmental consulting
- Sustainability management
- Green finance
- Renewable energy
- Urban planning
- Public policy
Other:
- The program is offered full-time and part-time.
- The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or three years of part-time study.
- The program is offered at the North Ryde campus.
