Master in Joint International Master's Programme in Sustainable Development

The Joint International Master's Programme in Sustainable Development is a 4-semester, interdisciplinary programme offered through a consortium of universities, with Leipzig University serving as the home institution. It focuses on preparing students to contribute to societal transitions toward sustainability, combining research methods, intervention strategies, and inter- and transdisciplinary problem-solving. The structure alternates between home and mobility institutions. The first semester at Leipzig covers the fundamentals of sustainable development through mandatory modules in economics, social sciences, and sustainability concepts. The second semester is a mobility semester at a partner university, with specialisation tracks including Environmental and Resource Economics, Environmental and Resource Management, and others depending on the partner. The third semester at Leipzig integrates knowledge through interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary case studies and project management coursework. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. Students from Leipzig may also opt for an additional mobility semester at partner institutions, including TERI University in India. Graduates may pursue PhD research or work in the private sector, public administration, consultancy, and NGOs, with a particular orientation toward knowledge integration and change management. The programme is based at Leipzig University in Leipzig, Germany.