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MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development

global challenges, engineering solutions
 
Read more at: Martina Colman

Martina Colman

Assessment of Key Factors in the CAWST Theory of Change


Read more at: William Blencowe

William Blencowe

Enabling Sustainability Informed Decision-Making in Complex Organisations: The Role of Knowledge and Expertise


Read more at: Heidi Barends

Heidi Barends

Elements Shaping the South African Education System of the Future


Read more at: Bhavya Anand

Bhavya Anand

Targets and Scenarios for Solar and Wind Energy in India: The Potential for National GHG Reductions and a Gap Analysis


Read more at: Mariel Alem Fonseca

Mariel Alem Fonseca

Engineering Interventions to Reduce the Impact of Meat: A Systems Thinking Approach


Read more at: Ildar Abdulkhaimov

Ildar Abdulkhaimov

Addressing the Socioeconomic Implications of the Decommissioning and Closure of Large Oil and Gas Projects


 

Course Overview

Context

The need to engage in better problem definition through careful dialogue with all stakeholder groups and a proper recognition of context.

Perspectives

An ability to work with specialists from other disciplines and professional groups acknowledging that technical innovation and business skills also must be understood, nurtured and combined as precursors to the successful implementation of sustainable solutions.

Change

An understanding of mechanisms for managing change in organisations so future engineers are equipped to play a leadership role.

Tools

An awareness of a range of assessment frameworks, sustainability metrics and methodologies such as Life Cycle Analysis, Systems Dynamics, Multi-Criteria Decision making and Impact Assessment.