Master of Arts in Global Sustainability Policy and Management

Curriculum

Core Theory Courses: 8 credits

  • Theories in Conflict Resolution (4 credits)
  • Theories in Development (4 credits)

At least one course in each of the five skill areas: 20 credits

The specific course offerings in each of the skill areas are listed below.

Electives: 4 credits

Applied Field Methods

  • Monitoring and Evaluation (required)
  • Research Methods and Capstone (required)
  • Everyday Peace Indicators

Sustainable Management

  • Planning, Implementation and Strategic Management (required)
  • Fundraising and Development
  • Organizational Management in Developing Areas

Conflict Response and Peacebuilding

  • Negotiation (required)
  • Strategies in Conflict Resolution and Transitional Justice
  • Responsible Mediation
  • Advanced Mediation
  • Women, Peacemaking and Peacebuilding

Environment

  • Agriculture, Development and Livelihoods
  • Political Ecology and Development

Ethics and Justice

  • Ethics, Rights and Post-colonial Theories of Development
  • Culture, Power and Development and Democracy

Practicum Track:

All students will complete a three-month practicum followed by a capstone paper. A thesis option is also available as part of the practicum track.

Accelerated Track:

All students will complete a capstone paper.

Some courses above may not be offered every year.
Students in this program may also choose electives from related courses across Brandeis.