SBE - Sustainability 2024-2025.pdf
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… Full period of this minor: period 1 & 2, possibility to add on period 3 ECTS credits in total of this minor: 25 ECTS (possibility to add on 5 ECTS - which totals to 30 ECTS) Maximum number of participants: 60 (first come, first serve but with the condition to have an even spread among programmes) Minor description: Sustainable development - development that meets human needs while conserving Earth's life support systems - has emerged as one of the key concepts of … – by offering a selection of courses that explores the topic from various angles, in a multi- and interdisciplinary way. In this pursuit, the environmental, social, economic, and institutional dimensions of sustainable development are addressed and, where relevant, illustrated with real-world sustainability problems and the Sustainable Development Goals. This minor has been built by teaching and research staff of all faculties at Maastricht University with various academic backgrounds. The minor is composed of a unique collection of courses, including skills modules in which students develop their competencies for sustainable development. The minor also provides an optional research project on sustainability. The minor is accessible to all UM …