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International Masters Course
A challenging and rewarding new Master's programme with a rigorous whole systems view and a foundation in science took its first intake of 41 students from 16 countries around the world in 2004. The course Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability is based on The Natural Step Framework and is taught through Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden, with an exciting range of international guest lecturers. Enrolments applications for 2007 open 1 December 2006 and close 1 February 2007.
Comments from previous participants Download the PDF (164kb)
Master's program 2007 Download the PDF (564kb)
Website http://www.bth.se/tmslm
Email: sustainabilitymasters@bth.se
Introduction to Sustainable Engineering
The Blekinge Technological Institute also offers one semester "Introduction to Sustainable Engineering" which is based on The Natural Step.
This is not a part of the Master`s programme (above) and is delivered in English and via Distance-learning.
Read more in the brochure Download the pdf (522KB)
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E-learning in The Natural Step
Developed and hosted by TNS Canada, this approximately 3 hour course was launched in October 2005. It uses interactive methods, real case studies and scenarios, systems thinking and back-casting and a wealth of resources, combined with a professional format and design, to help people access and understand sustainability concepts and then apply these within the context of their own organisations, departments, communities and homes. The course provides high quality education in a readily accessible, cost effective and time efficient format that focuses on solutions based outcomes.
The course is suitable both for individuals wishing to learn more about sustainability, and for organisations keen to give all staff a basic grounding in sustainability, perhaps in preparation for a more in-depth in-house programme. This is how many Canadian organisations ranging from companies to councils and municipal associations are now using it, while Nissan in Japan is having a 15 minute customized piece developed to go with it, so it can become part of an all staff education programme.
If you are interested in purchasing just one or two copies, go direct to the TNS Canada site www.naturalstep.ca/elearning.html; if you would like to make a bulk order, please contact natstep@naturalstep.org.nz, and we will help you organize your bulk discount, discount customisation opportunities, train your administrator etc.
Otago Polytechnic of New Zealand Course
The Otago Polytechnic will be running The Natural Step introductory distance learning course from approximately August 2008, which will be NZQA accredited and involve 50 hours of learning. More information will be available here soon.
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Other Courses
The Natural Step Framework is also covered in a number of other university courses, including Building Sustainable Business, an MBA course at the University of Canterbury, and Advanced Environmental Management, a Masters course at Lincoln University. If you are aware of other courses which cover The Natural Step framework, please contact The Natural Step office natstep@naturalstep.org.nz
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Advisor Training
The Natural Step is interested to hear from people who are interested in training to become an accredited Natural Step Advisor. For further information contact the National Office natstep@naturalstep.org.nz
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