Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability)
Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability)
Understanding the sustainability issues of today is key to solving the challenges of the future. From business and technology to social sciences and the environment, sustainability impacts every aspect of human endeavour. Now, more than ever, employers are looking for graduates with an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of environmental technologies, legislation,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Understanding the sustainability issues of today is key to solving the challenges of the future. From business and technology to social sciences and the environment, sustainability impacts every aspect of human endeavour. Now, more than ever, employers are looking for graduates with an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of environmental technologies, legislation, and societal trends.
Bond’s Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability) is a unique multi-disciplinary program that combines International Relations and Sustainability to develop active global citizens with knowledge and skills enabling you to contribute to the development of sustainable societies of the future.
The program structure looks at a broad range of issues related to globalisation and the development of sustainable communities, including climate change, sustainable development, global health and disease, and transnational business. It will also prepare you for global leadership roles in devising solutions by incorporating studies in international relations, international institutions, diplomacy, and intercultural partnerships.
The Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability) is a unique interdisciplinary degree that will equip you with the capacity to formulate solutions to the challenges of globalisation and the development of sustainable communities. The program’s structure follows world megatrends, reflected in the interconnectivity and interplay within diverse fields of study: climate change, sustainable development, global health and disease, international institutions, and transnational business. The program also aims to prepare you for fronting increased human security threats through sustained transnational collaboration. The global dialogue needed for the security of globalised communities requires competencies in International Relations, diplomacy, and intercultural partnership. The Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability) develops you to be an active global citizen with the knowledge and skills to enable you to contribute to the development of sustainable societies of the future.
Depending on your interests and needs, you will choose a major to further develop the knowledge gained throughout the program’s compulsory subjects and specialise in a field of choice such as Digital Media, Global Business, International Relations, and Cyber Security.
What can you do with your degree?
Graduates of this program will have an increased understanding of critical sustainability issues in the global and local contexts by studying relationships between plants, animals and humans and their environment. They will develop cognitive skills to identify, analyse and synthesise knowledge relating to different causes and possible solutions of global sustainability challenges. They will have the ability to analyse the environmental impact of actions and planned actions and provide guidance in matters of conservation and land management.
Graduates could expect to find employment across a range of fields including government public service, politics, conservation, community development, agricultural and fisheries enterprises, environmental impact assessment, ethical supply chain management, defence, diplomacy, and trade.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
