Environment and Sustainable Development MSc

The Masters in Environment & Sustainable Development is a multi-disciplinary programme designed for those wanting to pursue a career in environmental project management. It will give you the tools to apply economic analysis to a range of environmental management problems with a focus on developing countries. You will gain a scientific perspective on how environmental and resource constraints impact upon development.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/>Environment & Sustainable Development will provide you with a good understanding of:<br/>- the key issues confronting economies in attempting to reconcile economic growth with environmental and ecological constraints<br/><br/><br/>- the relationship between environment and the economic system with an emphasis on environmental valuation, cost-benefit analysis, market and policy failure, trade and the environment, the economics of pollution control and climate change<br/><br/><br/>- the role of international environmental agreements<br/><br/><br/>- This programme provides the empirical tools, data, and STATA software training that will enable students to investigate economic development and to prepare an independent empirical analysis.<br/><br/><br/>- Our programmes blend research with real-world expertise. You will gain invaluable industry connections and experience trips and exclusive events that pave the way for your future career. Find out more about our industry links.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have access to all conferences and seminars hosted by the Glasgow Centre for International Development. This means you will be exposed to interdisciplinary research and approaches to development in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental management, sustainability, or education.<br/><br/><br/>- The Adam Smith Business School celebrates the legacy of Adam Smith by developing enlightened, entrepreneurial and engaged graduates and internationally-recognised research with real social impact.<br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience practical learning with real business challenges. Network, collaborate, and make a real-world impact through competitive, merit-based industry projects.*<br/><br/><br/>*Industry Projects are not guaranteed. All applications are subject to availability and review processes. We will support candidates with their applications before the deadline but if unsuccessful, they can opt for a research proposal for their dissertation. Students can also secure their own projects with approval from academic and/or professional services. <br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/>You will take:<br/><br/><br/>- 4 core courses (plus a dissertation)<br/><br/><br/>- 2 optional courses <br/><br/><br/>A pre-sessional refresher course in economics is also available for those who wish to revise their economics. This non-credit bearing course takes place during induction week.<br/><br/>**Core courses**<br/>Environmental Economics<br/>Sustainability and Green Finance<br/>Theory And Principles Of Sustainability<br/>Understanding Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach<br/>Dissertation GCDS or Economics PGT External Partner Project<br/><br/>**Optional courses** <br/>Behavioral Economics:Theory and Applications<br/>Development Policy<br/>Econometrics<br/>The Economics Of Inequality And Deprivation<br/>Growth And Development<br/>Policies For Sustainability And Development<br/>Health Economics in Developing Countries<br/>The Economics of Migration