Master of Science in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy

Programme curriculum strikes a balance between theory and practical application.
Courses take a multidisciplinary approach and draw on a number of different fields including economics, psychology, environmental science, management, law and corporate governance.
Small class sizes provide the optimal environment for learning, and students have opportunities to undertake research projects of individual interest.
Broad themes examined in the programme include sustainability metrics and their application in private, public and NGO settings; public policy and governance; environmental management; and economic development in a finite world.

Multidisciplinary context, unique curriculum, and customised research opportunities
Emphasis on critical thinking, collaborative learning, and addressing the 21st-century challenges
Exposure to new tools and skills required of managers in a resource-constrained world
Small classes taught by leading experts
An international, professional and cultural diverse cohort with English as the lingua franca
Real-world orientation with a focus on enhancing professional profiles and employability in an important new field

Degree Requirements

Module		Required ECTS
Module I	Management and Research Fundamentals	30
Module II	Sustainable Development and Policy	24
Module III	Professional Application of Sustainable Development	18
Module IV	Enrichment Courses/Certificate	18
Module V	Master Thesis	30
Module VI	Internship* (Optional)	6
Total		120

ECTS Points

ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System – ECTS, 87/327/ECC, Official Journal no. L 166 from 25 June 1987, CELEX no. 387D0327) are allocated for each course depending on the student workload. In the schedule of studies, in addition to the numbers of hours, the corresponding ECTS points for each course are allocated.

Each ECTS credit corresponds to 25 working hours for the student.

Course Code	Course Name	Pre-requisite	ECTS
MSC-0402	Environmental Management and Sustainability	-	6
MSC-0101	Advanced Economics	-	6
MSC-0102	Advanced Data Analysis and Decision Making	-	6
MSC-0403	Organizational Social Psychology and Leadership	-	6
MSC-0401	Principles of Environmental Sciences and Systems	-	6

Course Code	Course Name	Pre-requisite	ECTS
MSC-0204	Applied Environmental Economics	MSC-0101	6
MSC-0206	Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation	MSC-0101	6
MSC-0107	Research Design and Methods in Practice	MSC-0102	6
MSC-0205	Principles of Sustainability and Economic Development	-	6
-	Enrichment Course I / Internship*	-	6

Course Code	Course Name	Pre-requisite	ECTS
MSC-0202	Sustainable Metrics Seminar	-	6
MSC-0207	Ecological Economics	MSC-0101	6
MSC-0601	Master Thesis Seminar	MSC-0107	3
MSC-0203	Measuring and Assessing Sustainability	-	6
MSC-0602	Master Thesis	-	9

Course Code	Course Name	Pre-requisite	ECTS
-	Enrichment Course II	-	6
MSC-0602	Master Thesis	-	16
MSC-0603	Master Thesis Defense	-	2
-	Enrichment Course III	-	6

The flexible nature of six unique MSc Certificate tracks gives students the chance to acquire deeper insight into future oriented areas that draw upon MU faculty research strengths.

In order to earn a Certificate, students must complete a combination of Enrichment Courses (totaling 18 ECTS) from one of the below tracks. Students who do not want to pursue a certificate have the option to choose Enrichment Courses from all six specialization fields.

Earning a Certificate gives you a competitive edge in global business and helps develop sought-after management and leadership skills to shape your future career