Sustainability Leadership

Master of Science

Course Details

Course Code	GA_SUSLC_V09
Level	9
Duration	18 months
Credits	90
Method of Delivery	Blended
Campus Locations	Mayo
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Course Overview

MSc in Sustainability Leadership has been developed by a cross disciplinary team in the context of the global climate and biodiversity crisis and the imminent need for organisations to respond to this. The overall aim of this programme is to provide a critical understanding of the complex social, economic, and environmental challenges facing society and the interrelatedness of these challenges. The programme aims to develop strategic, critical and systems thinking competencies in leaders to embed sustainability and into organisational practices and decisions. It will focus on the knowledge, skills, and competencies specific to sustainability leadership and facilitate integration with the professional context of the individual student.

Recommended Study Hours per week

The programme is delivered with monthly workshops with directed e-learning in-between, approximately 10-12 hours per week.

Examination and Assessment

100% continuous assessment.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Attendance is required for monthly block delivery.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Given the cross disciplinary nature of the programme, applicants may be from a range of disciplines. It is expected that applicants will have experience in an organisational environment and will be in a position to lead a sustainability related change.

The programme is delivered with monthly workshops and enables flexibility. Each module will have directed e-learning between workshops, approximately 10-12 hours per week. This may vary in accordance with students’ prior knowledge and experience.

This programme has 100% continuous assessment.

The programme delivery is designed to meet the needs of part-time students and will be delivered in a blended mode with 4 residential workshops per semester at ATU Mayo Campus, supported by the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in between workshops. The programme fee includes the residential element and facilities integration of learning and group work.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €7200

Further information on fees

Further Information

Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for those in a position with the capacity to lead sustainability related initiatives in their organisations or to lead specific sustainability projects.