MSc IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

MSc IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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The programme seeks to produce industry-ready graduates, capable of addressing Ghana’s economic, environmental, and social sustainability challenges. With local relevance, a hands-on approach, integration of technology, and a strong industry focus, this programme will set new standards for sustainability education and leadership in Ghana and Africa as a whole.

Programme Summary

  • Minimum Qualifications for Admission

    The admission requirements for applicants are presented in two sections. The first addresses requirements for local applicants, and the second presents requirements for foreign applicants.

     

    Admission Requirements – Local Applicants

    • Applicants with a good bachelor degree from Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)-approved Universities or any recognized global university’s bachelor degree in management, science, engineering and other related discipline, may apply. A good bachelor degree refers to applicants with First and Second Class. An applicant with a Third Class may be considered for the programme subject to an interview.

     

    Admission Requirements – International Applicants

    • International applicants may be admitted based on qualifications from their home country universities, for which equivalence shall be determined by GTEC and submitted to the University.
    • Students from non-English speaking countries will be required to have evidence of proficiency in the English language.

    Additional requirements for admission will include: 

    1. Full completion of an admission application form;
    2. Payment of the appropriate application fee;
    • Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts;
    1. Two recommendation letters on the applicant’s ability to undertake this programme;
    2. Personal statement on motivation to pursue the programme.
  1. Components of the programme:

This section provides details of the curriculum and mode of delivery for the programme.

(a) Required (Core) course (s)

Students enrolling in the programme will take the following nine (9) mandatory/core courses and thesis:

  1. MASD601 Foundations of Sustainable Development
  2. MASD603 Environmental and Natural Resource Management
  3. MASD605 Climate Change and Resilience Planning
  4. MASD607 Sustainable Economic Development
  5. MASD609 Research Methods for Sustainable Development
  6. MASD602 Sustainable Development Policy and Governance
  7. MASD604 Sustainability Project Management
  8. MASD606 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business Practices
  9. MASD608 Community Development, Gender and Social Inclusion
  10. MASD610 Thesis



Employment Prospects

Graduates of the programme will have opportunities in multiple sectors, reflecting the increasing demand for sustainability expertise.

 

  1. Government and Public Sector Roles
  • Sustainability and Policy Analysts – Working with EPA, NDPC, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, etc.
  • Climate Change Advisors
  • Urban and Regional Planners
  • Environmental Officers
  1. Private Sector and Corporate Sustainability Careers
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managers
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Consultants
  • Sustainability and Risk Analysts
  • Supply Chain Sustainability Managers
  1. International Development and NGO Roles
  • Programme Managers for Sustainability Projects – Working with UNDP, World Bank, African Union, ECOWAS, GIZ, and local NGOs.
  • Sustainable Livelihood and Community Development Officers
  • Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Reduction Experts
  1. Entrepreneurship and Green Business Opportunities
  • Renewable Energy Startups.
  • Circular Economy Businesses.
  • Sustainable Agriculture Enterprises
  1. Academia and Research Careers
  • Lecturers and Professors
  • Sustainability Researchers
  • Policy Advisors

 FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE YEAR 2025/2026

 

Fees Per Year

Duration

Programme

Local

International

 

Msc

15,000

$1800

1 Year