Undergraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development
In 2018 the new undergrad Diploma in Sustainable Development commenced. When the Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015, it became clear that there would be a need for a new generation of responsible entrepreneurs who understood the world we live in, would have the skills to set up the kinds of organisations that would be appropriate to our new post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals context, and would have a set of values that equipped them for action in a complex world.
It was also a goal of the SI to, together with Stellenbosch University, develop an Undergraduate programme in Sustainable Development that would be a natural progression into the Postgraduate Programme in Sustainable Development. The initial shape and form of this programme was a collaborative effort between SI staff and SU faculty, to bring about a truly context-based and action-oriented learning programme.
Approval was granted by the University for the commencement of the Advanced diploma in Sustainable Development in 2021, with the first student cohort intake commencing 2023.
To make it possible for capable young people who are starting out in the world of work to not depend solely on others to create opportunities for them, students are exposed to a wide range of social enterprises in the farm, energy, craft, education, tourism and service provision sectors. The first cohort of students played an integral role in helping to shape how this programme would further develop to ensure we meet student’s expectations, and build their knowledge and skills base sufficiently.
To find out more or to enroll in this programme, please visit the Stellenbosch University website.
“When the fabric of the universe becomes unknown, it is the duty of the university to produce weavers.” Gordon Gee