Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development – Forum for the Future, London
If you want to fast-track your career as a sustainability leader, join this unique, leading post-graduate programme. It was established in 1996 by Forum for the Future, a sustainability non-profit that works globally with business, government and others to inspire new thinking and develop practical solutions. This MA is validated by Middlesex University, and includes access to all their facilities.
One year full time intensive course – September start
Key course features:
- Six months of practical experience, comprising four different work placements with Forum's partner organisations. Undertake projects in the private, public and non-profit sectors to gain first-hand insights and invaluable work experience.
2012-13 placement organisations included: Marks and Spencer, Unilever, Kingfisher, Committee on Climate Change, Triodos Bank, Good Energy, Friends of the Earth, Sainsburys, Town & Country Planning Association, Cooperative Bank, BskyB, Carillion, O2, Environment Agency, Islington Council, CAFOD, TUI Travel, Fairtrade Foundation, Pret a Manger
- Coursework only - no examinations
- Small group learning, as part of a select group of only 12 in the programme
- Group project work to develop and pitch ideas for real-life sustainability enterprises
- Skills-based modules - including leadership development - delivered by experts
- Tuition from a diverse group of experts and practitioners, including leaders like Jonathon Porritt and Professor Tim Jackson
- A track record of extremely high post-study employment rates
- Close support and guidance from tutors, placements supervisors and a tight knit alumni network
What our Graduates say:
"Fantastic cross-sectoral view and accelerated development put me ahead on the career ladder"
"The placements give a very rare insight into the profound differences of cultures in sectors that have been very valuable to me"
"Experiential, work-based learning has been one of the fundamental cornerstones of this year. I do not think I have ever learnt so much, from so many extraordinary experiences, and people, in such a short space of time"
This unique programme combines work-based learning with expert tuition, group learning and project work, reflective practice and skills development. Students graduate with up-to-date, real-world knowledge of sustainability solutions and the capacity to develop as the type of leader needed to make the world more sustainable.
For more details please visit: http:www.forumforthefuture.org/masters
