The Master’s Program in "Sustainability Management & Governance" is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to address complex sustainability challenges in both urban and rural settings. The primary purpose of the program is to prepare graduates to become effective leaders and change agents who can design, implement, and manage systems that promote sustainable development across diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ecological contexts.

This program aims to foster an interdisciplinary understanding of sustainability, emphasizing the integration of management sciences with other critical disciplines, including urban planning, political science, circular economy, and planetary health. By doing so, it enables participants to develop a holistic perspective on sustainability, empowering them to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience of communities against global issues such as climate change, social exclusion, and natural disasters.

Moreover, the program is committed to developing professionals who are proficient in the use of System Dynamics models to analyze and address the causal relationships underlying sustainability challenges. It encourages collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including universities, industry, government, media, civil society, and ecological actors, following the quintuple helix model. This collaborative approach is essential for crafting innovative policies and governance strategies that are robust, inclusive, and capable of driving sustainable development.

In essence, the program seeks to mold graduates who are not only knowledgeable in sustainability theories but also skilled in practical applications, capable of leading transformative processes for the common good in a rapidly evolving global landscape.