Overview

Across the courses offered in this program you will learn how to understand and explain the world’s most pressing sustainability and development challenges. You will be able to critically analyze the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they relate to these pressing global challenges as well as learning how to use core frameworks and evidence to assess and develop effective solutions.

In addition, you’ll complete the Sustainability and Development MasterTrack course offered at Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan with a course consisting of two real-world projects which will give you hands-on experience in the field. In the first project, you will analyze three Michigan Sustainability Cases and synthesize their lessons for sustainability and development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Evaluating evidence

Assessing solutions

Applying theories and methods

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Translating knowledge

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) : Addressing Sustainability and Development

Conservation and Sustainable Development

Gender and Quality Education for Sustainability

Methods/ Skills in Sustainability and Development

Capstone Projects

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 4 months
- 6 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Mountain View, United States

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development View 56 other preparation in International Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Familiarity with engaging with scholarly texts and critically discussing their implications in written form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2100 USD / full

≈ 2100 USD / full
Out-of-State

2100 USD / full

≈ 2100 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2100 USD / full

≈ 2100 USD / full

Additional Details

In 4 installments of $525 or pay all at once to save $105

Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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Scholarships Information

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