Overview
The Master in Sustainable Development Management (MSDM) at Sunway University, offered through the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, is designed to cultivate multidisciplinary practitioners skilled in management and problem-solving with a focus on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The programme encompasses areas such as corporate sustainability strategies, social entrepreneurship, sustainable finance, management operations, economics, climate change, waste management, energy systems, agriculture, food systems, forestry, and biodiversity.
Subjects
Core Courses
- Earth’s Climate System
- Economics of Sustainability Management
- Social Entrepreneurship and Development
- Sustainable Management and Operations
- Finance and Sustainability
- Corporate Sustainability Strategies
- Global Foundation Course: Introduction to Sustainable Development
- Research Methods
- Research Project I
- Research Project II
Available Electives
- Sustainable Waste Management
- Energy Systems and Management
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
- Sustainable Forestry and Biodiversity
- Governance in Sustainable Development
- Smart Tech and IOT
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | Minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR CGPA between 2.00 and 2.99, subject to internal assessment. |
| Bachelors Degree in Non-related Fields | Minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to internal assessment and completion of prerequisite courses; OR CGPA below 2.50, subject to passing prerequisite courses. |
| Other Qualifications | Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computing or related fields, recognized by the Malaysian Government, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR CGPA between 2.00 and 2.99, subject to internal assessment. |
| APEL-A Certification | Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning at Level 7 (APEL T-7). |
| English Language | Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or equivalent. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 12,789 |