Master's
- 6 core courses (18 credits)
- 4 electives (12 credits)
- 1 project (6 credits)
Total: 36 credits
56 learning weeks full-time, 96 learning weeks part-time
US$10,000
Sustainable Leadership and Development
Equipping leaders to respond to environmental challenges and drive sustainable change
- Flexible Online Learning
- UWI Qualification
- Applications Open
- Duration
- 16–96 learning weeks (by programme level)
- Qualification
- Master's · Postgraduate Diploma · Certificate
- Study Mode
- Fully online, flexible program
- Delivery
- Technology-powered, borderless learning
- Applications
- Open
- Tuition
- US$3,500 – US$10,000
Lead transformational change
The MSc in Sustainable Leadership and Development
addresses the critical vulnerabilities of developing countries particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to environment-related crises that impact all sectors of social life.
This innovative programme prepares public and private sector managers, officials, and citizens to lead transformational change by integrating sustainable development principles into organizational operations, policy frameworks, and regional strategies.
Why choose Sustainable Leadership and Development at the ISDJ?
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SIDS-Focused Curriculum
Specifically designed to address the unique challenges of Small Island Developing States and vulnerable communities
SIDS-Focused Curriculum
Specifically designed to address the unique challenges of Small Island Developing States and vulnerable communities
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Multidisciplinary Approach
Integrates environmental science, economics, policy, leadership, and social development for holistic problem-solving
Multidisciplinary Approach
Integrates environmental science, economics, policy, leadership, and social development for holistic problem-solving
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SDG-Aligned
Directly supports achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
SDG-Aligned
Directly supports achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Practical Relevance
Interdisciplinary perspective on real-world sustainable development challenges
Practical Relevance
Interdisciplinary perspective on real-world sustainable development challenges
Who Should Apply
Public sector leaders and middle managers
in civil service, government ministries and regulatory agencies who need to integrate sustainability into policy and operations
Diplomatic and foreign affairs professionals
working at the intersection of international development, environmental governance and multilateral cooperation
NGO and civil society leaders
driving environmental and community development programmes across the Caribbean and the broader Global South
Private sector managers
who want to lead sustainability transformation within their organisations and contribute to responsible, resilient business practices
What you'll learn
- Critically analyse the concepts of leadership and sustainable development
- Assess sustainable development challenges, with particular emphasis on the processes which are unique to special cases such as poor or marginalized communities, less developed countries, islands, or landlocked states
- Synthesize interdisciplinary perspectives to examine the interconnections among leadership, sustainable communities, and economic development and how these relate to the development of social capital, community capacity, and economic growth
- Implement strategies that promote fairness, inclusion, equity, and improve the quality of life within communities, businesses, or countries
SDGs for this Programme
This programme connects sustainable leadership to the Sustainable Development Goals — building capacity for equitable, resilient change.
Careers with purpose
ISDJ graduates emerge ready to lead as:
- Public Sector Leadership
- International Development
- Environmental Governance
- NGO and Civil Society Leadership
- Private Sector Sustainability
You won't just launch businesses – you'll launch movements.
Programme Levels
Postgraduate Diploma
- 5 core courses (15 credits)
- 2 electives (6 credits)
Total: 21 credits
32 learning weeks full-time, 56 learning weeks part-time
US$7,500
Postgraduate Certificate
- 4 core courses (12 credits)
Total: 12 credits
16 learning weeks full-time, 32 learning weeks part-time
US$3,500
Detailed course information is available in the programme brochure.
Download brochureAdmissions Requirements
Select the entry pathway that matches your qualifications and experience.
- At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a university acceptable to The UWI
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Some programme options may require specific degrees for matriculation
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