Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. Raw materials are one of the fastest depleting resources on Earth. A steady and sustainable supply of many of these materials are vital for a decarbonizing society, renewable energy infrastructure, electric mobility but also consumer products and electronics. The outdated make-take-use-dispose model is no longer valid in a world of finite resources.

In order to deal with this challenge, three leading European universities cooperated to develop a new Erasmus+ Master programme - the International Master of Science in Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management (SINReM). SINReM was created to educate a new generation of professionals who can engineer technology to reinvent materials science, gain competence, expertise, and confidence in developing solutions in the sustainable use of materials.... [-]

Sustainability, climate change, energy, and energy efficiency, green consumption and sustainable urban development are globally recognized challenges for the 21st century. Tackling these challenges requires a strong commitment from companies and private sectors, governments, agencies, and NGOs. The managers and professionals of tomorrow will require knowledge to understand the interconnectedness of economic, environmental and social dimensions, as well as competencies to manage and contribute the change towards a more sustainable world.

The Bocconi Master in Green Management, Energy and Corporate Social Responsibility (MaGER) is a unique opportunity for students interested in building a professional career in a multi-disciplinary topic characterized by growing momentum and increasing interest of economic actors and international organizations.... [-]

The Master in Integrated Systems Design for Sustainability, GEDSiS, 2-year is an official course of the Open University of Catalonia, of interest to all those who want to create sustainable communities or organizations. This is the first and only course on the market that addresses sustainable design from a holistic perspective that includes the four main dimensions of sustainability: social, economic, ecological and world view of sustainability.

Most people in the world live and work in towns and cities with transportation systems, building systems, forms of land use, power systems, economic and financial systems, governance, etc., all "designed "with a specific intention at a given time. But the design continues.... [-]

Degradation of water and water resources is a worldwide issue. Given the importance of water to socio-economy, human and ecosystem health, an integrated approach is required if sustainable development is to be achieved.

You can be a Bachelor graduate or a practitioner with either environmental or technical backgrounds. You must be interested in advancing your water management skills, as well as developing your capacity to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

It is important to note that this Programme does not intend to make an "ecologist" out of an "engineer", or an "engineer" out of an "ecologist". It however explicitly ensures that you deepen your water skills by integrating key knowledge complementary to your own field of study, and by deepening your own professional competences.... [-]

An interface between the different players in the company and its stakeholders (customers, suppliers, local residents, public and voluntary organizations ...), the European Master of the owner of Sustainable Development Management participates in the consideration and implementation implement sustainable development principles into policy and business strategy.

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The qualities necessary to the manager of sustainable development are: patience and diplomacy. It is also necessary to know how to communicate especially popularize field of standards.

Acquire the following skills:

Develops knowledge and expertise to address the complex and evolving challenges of sustainable development and solidarity, promoting sustainable entrepreneurship in disadvantaged areas. Take advantage of the potential and competitive advantages of each territory, applying the technologies of business management at the service of creating wealth and employment.

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Master's Degree in Sustainable Management of Fisheries Resources

Faculty of Marine Sciences

Degree: Master's Degree in Sustainable Management of Fisheries Resources

Type: Master

Branch: Science

ECTS Credit Hours: 25

Degree of presence: 40%

Total credits: 60

Curriculum

Master’s Program Sustainable Forest & Nature Management (Erasmus Mundus)

Are you interested in a deeper understanding of holistic forest and nature management? Would you like to work as a forester in an international environment?

The Master’s programme in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA) is a two-year world-class integrated programme aimed at enabling graduates to deal with the enormous challenges in sustainable management of natural resources, namely the challenge of management of forests and nature in an integrated landscape.

The MSc Course in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA) offers:

•A two-year world-class MSc•Focus on sustainable management and natural resources•Study at two leading European universities•Research-based teaching•Double Degree•EU Scholarships... [-]

There is a need worldwide in research, optimization and use of new energy sources. Companies and individuals are increasingly demanding the development of new smart solutions to integrate bioclimatic approaches and get that energy efficiency increases.

This situation, added to the boom in renewable energy worldwide, involves the need for specialized and technical professionals with very specific training in developing such projects. The answer to this need by the MFI Group and Camilo José Cela University's Masters in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency.

The curriculum developed for the Masters eligible to learn to identify the energy needs and propose the application of the techniques of saving and efficient use of power tools and integrate the knowledge acquired in the field of sustainability and efficiency energetic.... [-]

The Master's aim is to train professionals and researchers in the field of Plant Biotechnology, providing them with the scientific background and the biotechnological tools that are essential for the management and conservation of plant resources, the sustainable management of agriforest systems and products, the production of quality plants and basic and R&D and innovation research, and specially the specific research designed to increase productivity and the adaptation to climate change, including ethical and social implications. This Master also provides students with basic training on legal aspects and management of biotechnological companies.

It aims to prepare professionals and researchers to work in R&D and innovation departments or to create their own biotechnology-based company, to develop research activities in the field of plant biotechnology or to apply biological techniques to plant conservation and the sustainable management of resources.... [-]

In a context marked by resource depletion, global environmental change, growing public awareness concerning environmental issues, the Graduate Degree in Ecotechnologies for Sustainability and Environment Management (ECOSEM) aims to foster real-world technical expertise from resource diagnostic and innovative depollution engineering to integrative strategies for remediation and valorization.

In Ecole Polytechnique’s long tradition of multidisciplinary education, this professionally oriented program provides in-depth understanding of the scientific, industrial and societal contexts of sustainability and environment management. Developed in collaboration with internationally renowned scientists and experts from industrial research centers and academic teams, it has been designed to answer the demands of a wide variety of activity sectors including industry from start-ups to the world’s leading groups and governmental agencies.... [-]

The Master in International Sustainability Management Programme is a two-year full-time Master programme across two countries - at ESCP Europe in Berlin and Paris. Students will gain a broad knowledge on all fields of sustainability management, such as sustainability culture, supply chains or CSR reporting. Company consultancy projects, career days and an internship help students to develop their own career network. The programme is instructed in English. ESCP Europe has more than 10 years of experience in integrating sustainability topics in business programmes.

The Master in International Sustainability Management Programme has a strong international dimension: you will study at ESCP Europe in Berlin and Paris and benefit from ESCP Europe’s global faculty, an international classroom and a worldwide corporate network.... [-]

Studies of Sustainable Management and Production are based on interdisciplinary learning, which is required in the modern society. During studies, real environmental problems of the companies are solved in cooperation with the practitioners, as well as practical applied tasks for improvement of efficiency of the environmental protection are performed.

An effective combination of mandatory and elective study modules provides students with a possibility of individual study plans, enabling acquisition of competences in the areas of sustainable industrial development, environmental protection, policy and economics.

The Master+ model offers either to a masterpiece in the chosen discipline by choosing the Field Expert track or to strengthen the interdisciplinary skills by choosing the Interdisciplinary Expert track emphasising managerial skills or a choice of a different competence to compliment the chosen discipline and achieve a competitive advantage in one’s career.... [-]

TU-Campus EUREF

Beginning in the academic year 2017/2018, the Technical University of Berlin (Technische Universität Berlin) is offering a new master’s program on Sustainable Mobility Management on the EUREF Campus in the center of Berlin. The course targets transport engineers, transport and mobility experts, planners, architects, and sustainability project managers who want to gain in-depth, special knowledge in the field of sustainable mobility management.

The growing environmental impact of transport systems, as well as their energy voracity, requires new approaches and new concepts. This MBA offers an integrative design across disciplines, addressing a range of different perspectives. The theory and practice-driven approach gives students both a conceptual understanding and the skills needed to tackle practical problems, covering the needs of strategy development, analysis, and implementation, complex decision making and project management.... [-]

The BSL Master in International and Sustainable Finance (MISF) is a new generation of a master’s program that facilitates a rigorous exploration of finance for a sustainable world.