The overall course objective is for students to gain an understanding of the ecological and evolutionary basis of biodiversity, to compare the relative contributions of environment and history on biodiversity dynamics, and to highlight important links between biodiversity, environmental health and human wellbeing. Special consideration is given to rates and causes of extinction of species, hotspots of biodiversity, and modern threats to biodiversity.
Corporate Sustainability Strategies is a course that explores the crucial role played by corporations in sustainable development. It focuses on the responsibilities of businesses to the environment and society, and how they can contribute to advancing sustainable development goals. This course is essential for individuals in the corporate sector who seek to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, and how to formulate strategies and establish frameworks to enhance corporate sustainability commitments. It also covers the development of sustainability indexes and dashboards for reporting and communication.
This course explores components of the Earth's environmental systems and how they interact to form the Earth's climate. The topics covered include the sources of energy, weather and atmospheric forces, ocean chemistry and circulations, climate systems; past and present, and the influence of human activity on Earth's climate system. This course provides a basic foundation on the issue of the climate crisis that has become the primary driver for the vast majority of sustainability initiatives.
Intakes: January
Economics of Sustainability Management covers economic theory and practice for sustainable dynamic growth, identifying drivers of growth, income distribution, and social welfare dimensions.
Finance & Sustainability is a course that integrates finance and sustainability by teaching students finance tools and principles for analyzing and valuing sustainable businesses. As financial decisions are increasingly affected by climate change and resource scarcity, this course is important for students to understand how environmental and social risks can impact financial decisions and ultimately the survival of organizations.
Governance in Sustainable Development delves into the complexities of governance in sustainable development, examining the interactions between state institutions and stakeholders.
This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the fundamentals of smart technology and how it may be used to solve real-world problems in a sustainable way or to achieve sustainability. The course’s focus will be to impart an understanding of technology’s roles and allow learners to assess and recommend the best solutions for selected areas or problems. No prior technical knowledge is required to take this course.
Social Entrepreneurship & Development covers the essential steps of designing, developing, and supporting a social enterprise. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and social aspects, stakeholder concerns, and customer problems faced by targeted communities.
This course focuses on the contemporary issues of land-based economic development and food security with priorities given to developing countries and deforestation frontiers. It aims to provide an analytical framework to explore and assess the various strategies in transforming the agriculture systems in ecological, social, and economic aspects in meeting different sustainable development goals.
This course provides an overview of sustainable forestry practices and their economic implications. Students will learn about the different forest ecosystems in Malaysia, their current status, and the services they provide.
Sustainable Management and Operations (SMO) emphasizes a sustainability angle in traditional operations management teaching, recognizing the hierarchy of importance between the environment, society, and governance.
Sustainable Waste Management covers the latest trends and technologies in waste management, including Extended Producer Responsibility, the Circular Economy, and Zero Waste. Students will learn about biological, physical, chemical, and thermal treatments for different types of waste, as well as the management of emissions.
