Master's Programme

International Master's Course

Since 2004, students from around the world have been taking a challenging Master's programme developed in partnership with The Natural Step and taught through the Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden. The Master of Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability is grounded in The Natural Step Framework and has a rigorous whole systems view and a foundation in science. Every year, students learn from each other's diverse and rich experience and an impressive range of international guest lecturers. For more information, you can visit their website or send them an email.

More about the programme

The programme is founded on the basic premise that a "whole-system", transdisciplinary approach is needed to deal with the sustainability challenge of meeting our society's needs today and into the future. The programme is delivered in a non-traditional educational setting with experiential and holistic learning methods. Two integrated streams are the focus: 1) a framework for strategic sustainable development; and 2) organisational learning and leadership required for sustainability decision-making.

By taking part in the programme, students will gain:

• The scientific foundation and the practical skills for strategic planning towards a sustainable society using a "whole-system" approach;
• Experiential learning from one of the leading nations in sustainability practice (Sweden);
• Interaction with peers from diverse nationalities and professional backgrounds ;
• Graduation into an active alumni network ;
• Career paths as sustainability practitioners in business, academia, government, and community organisations.

Specifics and logistics:

• The programme is for early to mid career professionals from any professional background and any nation.
• The programme is taught (and therefore requires proficiency) in English.
• Preference is given to degrees related to natural science, engineering, business or the environment.
• Applications are open from December 1st to February 1st for international students and from March 15th to April 15th for Swedish students.
• The programme runs for one academic year from late August to June.
• Entry is competitive to ensure a high quality learning environment.