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School of Global Economics and Development

Online MBA in Sustainable Development

MBA in Sustainable Development

Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.

Program Type

MBA

School / Institute

School of Global Economics and Development

Study Mode

Online (Asynchronous)

Duration

12-28 months

Built for working professionals

Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.

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A university established by treaty between sovereign States

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Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners

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Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance

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A global alumni community across four continents

Overview

EUCLID’s online MBA in Sustainable Development has been ranked in the world's top 25 since 2016 a good reason: it is offered by an international intergovernmental organization with a university mandate and specialized expertise in sustainable development. Historically, EUCLID grew out of the cooperation between universities and the International Organization for Sustainable Development (IOSD) which was the original SD international organization and which is now a EUCLID affiliated institute.

online mba sustainable development

It is therefore the only master’s degree program in diplomacy organized by an international intergovernmental organization and officially used by senior civil servants over 4 continents. It is also highly relevant to managers and executives working for multinational companies.

EUCLID’s MBA/SD offers a strong MBA core capped with high-level courses covering economic development, sustainability, ecological economics, etc. Graduates can expect to complete the program transformed and enhanced in their ability to make a difference in global sustainability.

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Why choose EUCLID?
A short introduction to the treaty-based university behind this program.

Program structure

The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.

01

Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.

02

Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.

03

A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.

Academic Presentation

This MBA program begins with providing a best-of-class MBA core which will equip the students with practical yet academically sound knowledge in economics and management.

The MBA curriculum goes on to provide a progression of courses covering ecological economics (with case studies), sustainable economic studies, and economics development (including the authoritative Todaro textbook).

This EUCLID MBA focuses on applicable professional knowledge and skills rather than the advancement of academic knowledge for its own sake. Also, sustainable economic development is considered from a Global South angle as well as from major Western/OECD sources.

This is a program that is also used by civil servants working for EUCLID Participating States and can be considered an excellent route to pursue a career within governmental bodies, NGOs, global corporations and international organizations.

Within certain parameters, the curriculum is customizable, with elective courses focusing on:

  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable Development in Africa
  • Small islands issues
  • Culture and Development
  • Islamic Economics and Finance.

Requirements

Applicants should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database or otherwise duly recognized/accredited. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered for Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) who may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.

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Program Outline

CodeCourseCredits
MBA-ECOEconomics Module5 cr
LAN-400Second Language Requirements2 cr
BCOM-252Writing and Speaking at Work1 cr
TBUS-561Business Law: Contracts1 cr
TBUS-547Business Statistics3 cr
ECO-880Intermediate Public Economics3 cr
ECO-844World Economic Outlook2 cr
ECO-640World Bank Group and IMF2 cr
FIN-249Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager2 cr
ECO-890Professional Journal Reviews2 cr
SD-500Microfinance and Microcredit3 cr
FIN-IS1Introduction of Islamic Finance3 cr

Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.

PRIMARY COURSES
Code
Course Name
USCH

International Academic and Professional Paper Writing

2

Argumentation and Critical Thinking

2

MBA Core (MBA Essentials with Fundamentals of Management)

5

Economics Module

5

Culture and Global Change

3

The Economist Review

1

Introduction to Sustainable Development

3

Ecological Economics

3

Economic Development

3

Africa’s Economic Development

2

International Organizations I

4
Total Credit Hours (USCH):
33

Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.

Employment Outlook

This EUCLID MBA provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in global affairs at the international, regional, national and local levels. Our alumni have been successful in securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations.

Why study at EUCLID?

EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.

Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int

Meet our faculty

EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.

The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.

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