Sustainable Development

Overview

Within this Sustainable Development MSc programme from University West with a dual competency in sustainability and organisational development, you’ll have the skills to contribute to innovative long-term solutions in ecological, social and economic sustainability – within or between organisations or groups. 

The United Nations describes sustainable development as the organising principle for achieving development goals while allowing natural systems to provide natural resources and ecosystem services that support society and the economy.

The global goals aim to balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: ecological sustainability, social sustainability and economic sustainability. Updating and shaping knowledge and results in regard to the 17 global goals of Agenda 2030 within organisations and companies is a step towards achieving sustainable development.

The three dimensions of sustainable development

• Ecological sustainability, which involves the long-term use of natural resources without harming the possibilities for and survival of ecosystems
• Social sustainability, which is about striving for a just society where fundamental human rights are respected

• Economic sustainability, which enables all people to meet their basic needs in relation to the finite resources of the globe, i.e., an economic development that does not have a negative impact on ecological or social sustainability

The programme prepares you to:

• Reflect on how knowledge is created, learned and translated into practical action within and between activities, society and the state
• Understand sustainable development, the common global goals and their complexity
• Evaluate these goals and their relevance to specific situations

• Map out how these goals can be achieved organisationally through cooperation within and between organisations or groups

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of this Sustainable Development programme from University West, your skills and knowledge will be in high demand from different organisations and in various political contexts.

In Sweden, we are known for our innovative and ethical management practices, with many opportunities for creative leaders. Within Trollhättan alone, there are many important industries. It is a hub for transforming industries, such as auto manufacturing and the aerospace industry. Many companies are searching for employees with these new competencies.