Become a next-generation leader in sustainable development and change the world for the better by driving significant environmental-social change through innovation.

Study in Tel Aviv and enjoy a dynamic international experience in an interdisciplinary expert community.

Sustainable Development Master's Degree: Program Overview

Sustainable Development MA is a one-year graduate program for pioneering next gen leaders passionate for sustainability.

Sustainable development is the defining challenge of our time. Meeting it will require innovative ways to provide the global population with an environmentally sustainable and equitable supply of energy, water, and food. In turn, this will help improve health, livelihoods, and well-being, especially for low-income communities in developing countries.  

As a student in this program, expect to take an active role in developing and field-testing practical and innovative solutions to crucial development challenges. These solutions will combine technological, cultural, psychological, and economic-behavioral dimensions. 

“I get to develop my skills in the sphere that I’m passionate about—making the world a better place and doing something impactful with my life.”—Erica Katzin, program graduate

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Program Highlights

• Engage with Israel's renowned technological innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem

• Acquire tools in management, entrepreneurship, psychology, technology, and economics

• Take your mandatory courses concentrated on a single weekday throughout the first and second semesters of the program. Electives and opportunities for practical experience are available throughout the week.

• Participate in practical projects in the sustainability field – in Israel or abroad with our international partners in Asia/Africa/South America (during the third semester in summer)

• Learn from the experience of our alumni who will present the projects they implemented during their studies

• Enjoy tours, visits to sites in Israel, and other social & cultural activities in addition to the coursework

• Choose between a regular (non-thesis) or research (thesis) track
  • The non-thesis track is for students interested in pursuing non-academic careers in sustainable development.
  • The research track is for students interested in conducting cutting-edge applied research on sustainable development.

• Develop a global network and become a part of a large international alumni community.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master's in Sustainable Development pursue impactful careers in academia, civil society, and industry, applying an innovation-driven mindset to today’s most urgent global challenges.

There are currently close to 300 program and lab alumni. Many of them are thriving in diverse international locations, including India, South Africa, Kenya, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Argentina. They are successfully employed across various sectors—private industry, public service, NGOs, and academia. 

Through the program’s global alumni network, you stay connected to key developments, events, and career opportunities across the sustainability field.

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Get Inspired to Change the World with a Master's in Sustainable Development

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