Master of Sustainable Development (MSustDev)
Master of Sustainable Development (MSustDev)
Overview Real change can happen when tomorrow’s sustainable development leaders come together to share their experiences, ideas and insights – and for over a decade our sustainability masters have been doing just that. In taking the course, you will become part of a much-valued group of sustainability professionals who are…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
Real change can happen when tomorrow’s sustainable development leaders come together to share their experiences, ideas and insights – and for over a decade our sustainability masters have been doing just that. In taking the course, you will become part of a much-valued group of sustainability professionals who are making a difference within Australia and around the world.
You will examine global sustainability challenges and explore inspiring solutions at international, regional, and local levels. You will learn about urban and regional sustainability, climate change adaptation, sustainability education and ethics, and take a closer look at sustainability and international development within Asia.
You could choose professional-based electives to specialise in project and risk management, ethics, sustainability within businesses, and leading and managing non-government organisations. You might choose policy-based electives to specialise in environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, and energy policy.
3 reasons to study a Master of Sustainable Development at Murdoch
As you study, you will have the chance to build your professional portfolio of work, completing an internship or practical project for academic credit. Past students have interned with local governments, leading sustainability businesses such as The Forever Project and NGOs such as Perth City Farm.
You will be taught by leading academics who are involved in important sustainable development projects within Australia and overseas. Our experts are working on important development projects, from aid projects in Africa and Asia, to leading sustainability initiatives in the Middle East.
Follow in the footsteps of other Murdoch freethinkers who are making a difference and leading the sustainability agenda globally and within Australia. Our graduates have gone on to work at Ikea, Uber and EY.
What you’ll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
Sustainability ecology and communities
Community, industry, and local government
Cultures, communities, and sustainability in Asia
Climate change adaptation
Cities and sustainability
Environmental policy for the 21st Century
Project and risk management
Your career
You will graduate with the skills, knowledge and professional insights you need to lead sustainable development teams and projects within international and Australian businesses, government agencies, and non-government organisations. Careers could include:
Sustainability or Environmental Officer within business or government
Community Development Officer
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability Educator
Eco-preneur (starting and leading green businesses)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
