6 Degrees in Sustainable Economic Studies in South Africa for 2024
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Diploma in Sustainable Development is a comprehensive three-year undergraduate programme that equips students with focused knowledge and practical skills in sustainability and social entrepreneurship. The world is undergoing significant transformations that are shaped by disruptions like artificial intelligence and global challenges like climate change and pandemics.
MSc / MPhil Specialising in Climate Change and Sustainable Development
University of Cape Town
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- Cape Town, South Africa
English
Global climate change presents daunting and exciting challenges, especially for the developing world, where traditional routes to development are at odds with the need for a low carbon economy. At the same time, building resilience to climate change and variability is fundamental to sustainable development and prosperity. A transdisciplinary approach that integrates the biophysical, technological, socio-economic sciences and the humanities is required to successfully engage with the challenges of climate change.
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Master of Sustainable Urban Planning & Development is to develop built environment professionals specializing in the sustainable planning, design, development, and management of urban centers. These graduates will acquire advanced abilities in applying sustainable development principles to urban development to benefit societies at large. One of the main objectives is to develop an advanced capability to independently conduct fundamental urban issues-related research and as such promote a lifelong learning approach.
- Valbonne, France
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil + 6 more
Part time
18 months
Blended
English
Learn how to develop new sources of value creation to innovate and ensure sustainable company growth. This module of the EMBA is aimed at developing value-added skills that improve companies' operational efficiency. This means learning to identify the challenges facing the supply chain as a result of the growing pressure of international competition, client and customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and environment protection. The students commit to safeguarding the planet and to protecting personal data and its ethical use. They learn to think like the school's avant-garde, to act like impactful players, and to contribute as a global institution.
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MPhil (Sustainable Development) programme is defined as a research-based MPhil and is more highly rated in the national higher education system than a 2-year coursework MPhil. Students thus graduate with a highly rated research-based Master’s degree from the University of Stellenbosch. The School of Public Leadership offers two project management courses: a basic course called Project Management and an advanced course called Advanced Project Management. Both of these courses can be selected as electives and will be accredited under these titles.
- Cape Town, South Africa
Full time
2 weeks
On-Campus
English
This course has been designed to equip the next generation of critical thinkers to consider the world’s increasingly complex water challenges. This course will challenge participants to consider water in new ways, develop the tools to do so, and equip them with the skills to apply their learnings in different contexts.