Welcome to the MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development

Sustainable development involves the responsible use of environmental resources and the establishment of social and economic relations which enable that, through governance. Our master's degree equips you with analytical skills and deepens your understanding of sustainable development in theory, policy and practice and of global governance issues, approaches and instruments that pertain to sustainable development.
You will explore various approaches to how intergovernmental and national strategies, policies and projects – addressing issues such as climate change, food security and sustainable urban development – are formulated, implemented and evaluated.
With the rise of sustainable development as a major issue of the international policy agenda it is essential that global intergovernmental and governmental agencies, international organizations, international businesses, and other groups/organizations have access to professionals that hold the necessary analytical skills and knowledge to address these challenging governance issues in varying context.
Quality of governance is increasingly recognised as central to sustainable development, which requires achieving just and legitimate outcomes in major global socio-economic and environmental issues such as poverty, climate change, food security and biodiversity loss.   
Career Option
The programme would position graduates well for positions in Corporate Social Responsibility, Government Relations, Research, Policy, PR and outreach, and a variety of ‘analyst’ positions (risk analyst, political analyst, and market analyst)