Master in Sustainable Development Management

The Master in Sustainable Development Management (MSDM) at the Jeffrey Sachs Center aims to create a new generation of multidisciplinary practitioners adept at management and problem-solving using analytics and systems thinking guided by global concerns.

The program aims to equip students with the necessary management skills and acumen to create innovative solutions to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It encompasses corporate sustainability strategies, social entrepreneurship, finance and sustainability, sustainable management and operations, as well as economics and development. This is built upon a broad knowledge base that covered critical areas like climate change, waste management, energy systems, agriculture and food systems, forestry, and biodiversity.

Students are not only exposed to theories and concepts but also real-world practices and case studies to gain a holistic understanding of the opportunities and challenges to achieving the SDGs in scientific, economic, business, and technological aspects

Intakes

January, March, and September

Duration

12 Months

Program Structure

Students are required to complete 9 core courses including Research Project I & II, and 5 elective courses. Refer to Time Table for the schedule of courses.

Students are required to complete 9 core courses, including Research Projects I & II, and 5 elective courses.

Core Courses

• Earth’s Climate System
• Economics of Sustainability Management
• Social Entrepreneurship and Development
• Sustainable Management and Operations
• Finance and Sustainability
• Corporate Sustainability Strategies
• Research Methods
• Research Project I
• Research Project II

Available Electives

• Sustainable Waste Management
• Energy Systems and Management
• Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
• Sustainable Forestry
• Biodiversity
• Governance in Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Economic Development
• Smart Tech and I.O.T.

Class Schedule

• All lectures and tutorials are held on the weekends in the daytime (Malaysia, UTC+8)

Careers Prospects

Graduates from this program will use their knowledge and skills to generate solutions in their own organizations or sectors, or they may embark on new career paths. Whether innovators, social entrepreneurs, educators, consultants, political leaders, civil society activists, writers, or policymakers, they will be agents of change for a better world.

M.S.D.M. graduates are expected to work in public, private, and non-governmental organizations at all levels.

In the corporate sector, more and more businesses are establishing sustainability divisions to spur innovation that addresses social and environmental needs while simultaneously improving their bottom lines. Increasingly, various indices are being created to assess and rank businesses based on their sustainability.

In the public sector, governments strive to link the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of development. The concept of Sustainable Development occupies the policy discussion in practically all sectors of government at all levels, anchored in the needs and realities of the countries and regions.

In addition to those in the UN systems, there are also a growing number of non-governmental organizations, from local to international, dedicated to promoting and attaining the 17 SDGs.