Master of Sustainable Development (MSustDev)

The Master of Sustainable Development provides the knowledge and skills that are particularly relevant for a wide range of sustainability careers within local, state or federal government, businesses and NGOs. Candidates will explore cutting-edge sustainability practices and policy relating to such areas as energy, water use, waste, climate change, biodiversity, urban planning and land management, international development, and sustainability education. The core module provides a sophisticated understanding of some of the most important dimensions of Sustainable Development practice, including sustainability issues and implementation at the global, regional and local levels; urban and regional sustainability; climate change adaptation, sustainability education and ethics; and sustainability and international development within Asia. Candidates can choose professional electives to acquire professional skills in areas including project management, ethics, and leading and managing non-government organizations. Policy electives give candidates an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in areas such as environmental impact assessment, energy policy, and environmental management, policy and law. This Masters degree includes a Research Dissertation to allow candidates to deepen their knowledge and acquire research skills.