Certificate Sustainable Development

The certificate program develops the ability to relate different scientific perspectives to one another, hones argumentation skills, and provides practice in critically analyzing complex information, thereby contributing to the development of viable solutions for a sustainable future.

General Studies Certificate Sustainable Development

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General Studies Certificate in Sustainable Development

The courses in the General Studies Certificate program in “Sustainable Development” examine sustainability from a theoretical and conceptual perspective and impart application-oriented knowledge and skills for sustainable development. They explore the question of what shifts in perspective are necessary to find science-based, effective solutions to social and environmental challenges.

To this end, fundamental theories as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods from various fields of research and practice are introduced.

Type and scope of coursework 

  • Three seminars 
  • 8 ECTS
  • Performance records:  one ungraded  record of attendance; two graded performance records acquired either through an oral presentation or a written essay (each 3 ECTS)