COURSE: Masters (MA) in Leadership for Sustainable Development

Masters (MA) in Leadership for Sustainable Development – Forum for the Future, London

One year full time intensive course – September start

Applications now open for September 2015

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.

What our graduates say:

“Fantastic cross-sectoral view and accelerated development put me ahead on the career ladder"

"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"

“Some of my placements have proved priceless in moving forwards on an employment path that has proved to be extremely fulfilling so far.”

“This is a course for anyone who is excited about tackling the big picture challenges of our age, but who wants to discover their own strengths in practically contributing to that change…   You’ll also graduate from this masters with a rich network of sustainability contacts to help you achieve your goals.”

See how the 2011 graduates enjoyed the course in this short video: http://www.forumforthefuture.org/masters-course/scholar-film

Key features

• A track record of ~90% post-study employment rates

• 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.

2014-15 placement organisations include:  Marks & Spencer, Unilever, Kingfisher, Friends of the Earth, DEFRA, Sainsbury’s, Islington Council, Carillion, Ecover, Interface, IIED, Fairtrade Foundation, Welsh Assembly Government, TUI Travel, Innocent Drinks, EDF Energy, Brighton & Hove Council, National Audit Office, Futerra, Barclays  

• 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, Sara Parkin and Professor Tim Jackson

• Close support and guidance from tutors, placements supervisors and a tight knit alumni network

• Coursework only - no examinations

 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 and to download the application form please visit:  http://www.forumforthefuture.org/masters