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Sustainable Development Studies

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The Sustainable Development Studies programme is an exciting way for students attending University for sustainability (US) member institutions to learn about varies issues on sustainable development with courses held in the classroom, online, in the field, and around the world.

The Sustainable Development Studies programme offers you a unique opportunity to learn about interdisciplinary issues that sustainable development and prepares you for advanced study or professional employment in fields as diverse as sustainable resource management, energy, finance, and international law.  The Sustainable Development Studies core curriculum has been developed as a collaborative effort of US member institutions, involving leading experts on sustainable development issues.

The Sustainable Development Studies program consists of two required components: Sustainable Development Core and an Advanced provision.

The Sustainable Development Studies Core Courses consists of an introductory course and upper-level advanced courses in three interdisciplinary fields of study. Together, the core enables students to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the lands, peoples, and critical issues of the Sustainable Development.

Advanced provision are programs of study that focus on the advanced research of an area, issue, or problem of particular relevance to Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development Studies Core courses and Advanced offerings are offered  on-site at participating US member institutions.

For general academic advising for students interested in Sustainable Development Studies, and for students participating in the programme please complete the following contact form.



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“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." These simple but powerful words are the first line of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1949. The declaration’s power has always depended on our collective will to uphold its noble aspirations. 
    The University for Sustainability does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This non-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the University's programs and activities. The University recognizes its obligation to provide overall program accessibility for disabled persons.
    Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or the University's mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and discriminatory harassment do not extend to actions, statements or written materials that are relevant and appropriately related to course subject matter or academic debate.
    This policy governs the conduct of all University for Sustainability students, faculty, staff and visitors that occurs on the University’s facilities or in connection with University-sponsored programs.  This policy also governs conduct by University students, faculty, staff and visitors that creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational, or living environment for a member or members of the University community.
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  • About US
    • Vision >
      • Perceptions of sustainability
    • Organisation >
      • Organisational Documents
      • Governing Bodies
      • Executive Leadership >
        • Advisory Boards
  • Donate
  • Members
    • Member's Portal
    • Member Benefits
    • Leadership Forum
    • Membership Guidelines >
      • Membership Eligibility
      • Membership Structure
      • Participation, Representation and Role
      • Member Obligations
      • Membership Resignation and Withdrawal
      • Membership Application
    • Members List
  • Academics
    • Masters Degree Programme
    • Joint Ph.D. Programme
    • Doctoral Student Symposium
    • Fellows Programme
    • Global Exchange and Mobility
    • International Students-at-Risk Network
  • Research
    • Global Sustainable Development Initiative >
      • SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH NETWORK
    • Global Research Enterprise Services >
      • Sponsored Programs and Research
      • Research Integrity and Complaince
      • Pre-award research services
      • Post-award research services
    • Research Funding >
      • Research Fund Development
      • Sustainable Development Innovation Fund
    • Research Infrastructure >
      • Research Cloud Computing
      • Advanced Analytics
    • Institutes & Centres >
      • Centre for Eco-Innovation
      • Artificial Intelligence Centre >
        • VISTA-Innovation+Investor_Platform
        • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Knowledge Transfer Partnership
  • News
  • Contact
  • Survey