Sustainable Development

The Alma Mater Europaea - ECM Environmental Studies master’s program is a modern graduate study program for environmental protection, including cases of good practice and cross-border cooperation.

The MA in Sustainable Development is the first program of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe. It encourages you to pursue your interests as you explore the sustainability of human societies, the economy, and the natural environment.

At Alma Mater you will work with scholars, leading academics, and practitioners as you contemplate the complex challenges of sustainable development. Your education and research will contribute directly to understanding social responsibility, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability.

As a dedicated sustainability studies student, you can pursue interdisciplinary inquiry and solve problems through coursework, research, and experiential learning. With the support of leading academics and practitioners, your research will contribute directly to existing scholarship and professional practice related to social responsibility, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability.

Sustainable development (SD) is based on three pillars: social, economic, and environmental. These pillars form the basis of the SD program at Alma Mater. Its objective is to find the perfect intersection of all three, where we attain social inclusion, economic prosperity for all, and a better understanding of our natural environment, such that we enjoy a better life while not adversely affecting the generations to follow.

Courses

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SYLLABUS – 1st YEAR

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SYLLABUS – 2nd YEAR

ELECTIVE COURSES

Faculty

John Boakye-DanquahPh.D.

John.Boakye@almamater.si

Programs:

Graduate: Sustainable Development

 

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Programs:

Graduate: Sustainable Development

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Originally from Ghana Dr. John Boakye-Danquah holds a PhD in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, an M.Sc. from the UN University for Advanced Study of Sustainability in Tokyo, Japan, and a BA in Geography and Resource Development from the University of Ghana. Throughout his academic journey, he has been awarded six international scholarships from the governments of Ghana, the UN, and Canadian universities. Dr. Boakye-Danquah's professional background encompasses diverse roles across government, academia, and non-profit sector, including post-doctoral fellow, research scientist, social policy analyst, consultant, and university professor. He has made significant contributions to his field, with 15 peer-reviewed papers published in reputable international journals and contributions to four book chapters. Additionally, he has been invited to present his work at more than fifteen international conferences and events. He is well recognized for his innovative teaching approach to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals involving interdisciplinary teamwork, and students tackling complex sustainability issues through simulations, debates, and critical reflections.

Advantages

Our MA in Sustainable Development is tailored to the student's needs. A carefully selected team of mentors deliver the courses. Both academic and administrative staff provide engaged support on every step of the flexible studying process.

By involving yourself with the program, you gain access to brilliant people. A rigorous selection process ensures that everyone you meet is impressive in their own way, from professors to students. Such an environment fosters the exchange of ideas, plurality of opinions and growth of all involved individuals.

Alma Mater is a boutique higher-education institution. It operates under the auspices of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, which connects more than 2000 senior scholars, including 34 Nobel laureates. This ensures Alma Mater education has a high degree of credibility and renown.

You will get the hands-on skills employers want through practically oriented yet theoretically rigorous learning. Our professors connect what you learn with real-life situations and examples. We craft our courses carefully, ensuring you graduate with the skills employers seek.

Grants & Partnerships

Employability

Job prospects are numerous. They include careers in government, business, non-governmental organizations, and research institutions. During your studies, you will connect with

organizations striving to minimize environmental harm while contributing to the economic and social advancement of the communities in which they operate. You will also be preparing yourself for a career at the frontiers of the green economy and social enterprise.

Alma Mater Europaea graduates have the highest employment rate. It offers graduates a rich and diverse academic environment, and provides opportunities for intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills. Most importantly, it can lead to employment at home or abroad.

A degree from Alma Mater Europaea is acknowledged and valid in all EU member states and other countries, including Russia. If you want the recognition of your degree officially confirmed by your country’s authorities, Alma Mater Europaea can assist you in getting such authorization through its partnerships in various countries.