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

Capstone Paper: 2 credits

Applied Field Methods

  • Monitoring and Evaluation and Research Methods (required)
  • Field Methods and Data Analysis
  • 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
  • Social-Psychological Theories of Conflict

Environment

  • Agriculture, Development and Livelihoods
  • Environment, Conflict and Resilience
  • Environmental Justice and Policy Analysis

Ethics and Justice

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