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Sustainable Development Studies Program
Sustainable Development Studies Program
Overview
Overview
Sustainable Development Studies (SDS) at MSU-IIT began in April 2003 when DENR-MGB Region 10, led by Dir. Dario R. Miñoza, proposed a partnership with MSU-IIT to create a graduate curriculum addressing Mindanao's multi-faceted environmental challenges.
A workshop followed in May 2003, curriculum crafting in January 2004, and formal approval via BOR Resolution No. 07, S. 2004 in July 2004, with an MOA signed in March 2004 between DENR and MSU-IIT. The program launched in Summer 2004 off-campus at DENR-MGB 10 with 12 students, growing to 21 in the first semester and 32 in the second of SY 2004-2005, taught by faculty from MSU-IIT, DENR, DA, DTI, NEDA, and industries.
The Doctor in Sustainable Development gained approval through BOR Resolution No. 47, S. 2005, establishing multidisciplinary, ladderized programs focused on sustainable solutions, resource management, community development, and economic planning. Graduate Program Committees were formed in July 2004 (Coordinator: Dr. Ermelinda G. Tobias) and October 2006 (Coordinator: Dr. Ruben F. Amparado), with subsequent coordinators including Dr. Liwayway S. Viloria (2011-2017), Dr. Sulpecia L. Ponce (2017-2019), and Dr. Marilou S. Nanaman (2019-2021). Strategic reviews in 2005, 2008, and 2009 refined objectives, curricula, and plans for expansion, research, extension, and linkages.
Master of Science in Sustainable Development Studies
Master of Science in Sustainable Development Studies
The Master of Science in Sustainable Development Studies (MS SDS) provides a rigorous, research-driven graduate program to tackle complex sustainability issues through specialized tracks such as Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Education, Environmental Engineering, Resource Management, Rural and Urban Planning, and Peace and Conflict Transformation, featuring core foundational courses like Fundamentals of Sustainable Development and GIS, flexible cognate electives from other tracks, targeted major courses in the second year, and culminating in a master's thesis following comprehensive exams to advance scholarly contributions and analytical expertise in sustainable development.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MS SDS)
MAJOR IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (ComDev)
First Year, First Semester
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Resource Management and Accounting
Geographical Information System (GIS) for Sustainable Development
Research Methods in Sustainable Development
First Year, Second Semester
Policy and Governance
Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development
Cognate
Second Year, First Semester
Landscape Governance: Rural and Urban Development
Dynamics of Community Empowerment
Second Year, Second Semester
Master's Thesis
Major Subjects
Landscape Governance
Dynamics of Community Empowerment
Gender and Human Security-Based Development
Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices
Human Ecology
*Cognate courses to be taken from the major courses of other specialization tracks.
Download Program of Study here.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MS SDS)
MAJOR IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EconDev)
First Year, First Semester
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Resource Management and Accounting
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Research Methods in Sustainable Development
First Year, Second Semester
Policy and Governance
Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development
Cognate
Second Year, First Semester
Economic Analysis of the Environment
Foundations of Development Economics
Second Year, Second Semester
Master's Thesis
Major Subjects
Economic Analysis of the Environment
Local Economic Development Strategies
Foundation of Development Economics
Ecosystem Valuation
*Cognate courses to be taken from the major courses of other specialization tracks.
Download Program of Study here.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MS SDS)
MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (EnviEd)
First Year, First Semester
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Resource Management and Accounting
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Research Methods in Sustainable Development
First Year, Second Semester
Policy and Governance
Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development
Cognate
Second Year, First Semester
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials Development for Sustainable Development
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for Sustainable Development
Second Year, Second Semester
Master's Thesis
Major Subjects
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials Development for Sustainable Development
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for Sustainable Development
Environmental Education for School and Community
Educational Management for Sustainable Development
*Cognate courses to be taken from the major courses of other specialization tracks.
Download Program of Study here.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MS SDS)
MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (EnviEng'g)
First Year, First Semester
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Resource Management and Accounting
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Research Methods in Sustainable Development
First Year, Second Semester
Policy and Governance
Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development
Cognate
Second Year, First Semester
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Wastewater Engineering
Second Year, Second Semester
Master's Thesis
Major Subjects
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Wastewater Engineering
Water Quality Management
Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering
*Cognate courses to be taken from the major courses of other specialization tracks.
Download Program of Study here.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MS SDS)
MAJOR IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ResMgt)
First Year, First Semester
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Resource Management and Accounting
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Research Methods in Sustainable Development
First Year, Second Semester
Policy and Governance
Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development
Cognate
Second Year, First Semester
Land Resources Management
Water Resources Management
Second Year, Second Semester
Master's Thesis
Major Subjects
Health and Environmental Toxicology
Land Resources Management
Water Resources Management
Energy Resources Management
Mineral Resources Management
*Cognate courses to be taken from the major courses of other specialization tracks.
Download Program of Study here.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MS SDS)
MAJOR IN RURAL AND URBAN PLANNING (RUP)
First Year, First Semester
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Resource Management and Accounting
Geographical Information System (GIS)
Research Methods in Sustainable Development
First Year, Second Semester
Policy and Governance
Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development
Cognate
Second Year, First Semester
Planning and the Development Process
Planning Laws, Legislation and Practice
Second Year, Second Semester
Master's Thesis
Major Subjects
Planning and the Development Process
Planning Laws, Legislation and Practice
Planning Strategies and Technique
Planning Systems and Management for Sustainability
*Cognate courses to be taken from the major courses of other specialization tracks.
Download Program of Study here.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MS SDS)
MAJOR IN PEACE AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION (PCT)
First Year, First Semester
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
Resource Management and Accounting
Geographical Information System for Sustainable Development
Research Methods in Sustainable Development
First Year, Second Semester
Policy and Governance
Environmental Impact Assessment for Sustainable Development
Cognate
Second Year, First Semester
Peace Education
Culture and Peace
Second Year, Second Semester
Master's Thesis
Major Subjects
Peace Education
Conflict Analysis
Culture and Peace
Peace Processes in Mindanao
Dealing with the Past
Peacebuilding and Policy Making
Community-based Peacebuilding
Political Economy of Conflict and Peace
Special Topics
*Cognate courses to be taken from the major courses of other specialization tracks.
Download Program of Study here.
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