Development and implementation of degree and elective courses centered on sustainability, social responsibility, and SDG integration.
Introduction:
Palestine Ahliya University (PAU) offers dedicated courses and full or elective degree programs that focus on sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through its sustainability-oriented academic programs, the university integrates SDG principles into both undergraduate and graduate curricula, providing students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address complex sustainability challenges. Programs such as the Master’s in International Economics and Development incorporate global development perspectives and sustainable practices, emphasizing research, policy analysis, and practical applications. By offering specialized courses and degrees, PAU ensures that students have structured opportunities to gain in-depth understanding of sustainability issues and their real-world implications.
Sustainability Academic Programs
Palestine Ahliya University (PAU) offers a comprehensive range of academic programs designed with explicit alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Programs span bachelor’s, master’s, and diploma levels, covering fields such as Renewable Energy Engineering (SDG 7), Intelligent Systems Engineering (SDG 9), Social Work (SDG 3 & SDG 4), and Law (SDG 16).By embedding sustainability topics within courses, PAU ensures students gain knowledge and practical skills to address real-world SDG challenges across multiple disciplines.
These programs exemplify PAU’s commitment to SDG-focused education, providing students with courses that directly relate to global sustainability priorities. This approach strengthens the university’s role in equipping graduates with the knowledge and competencies necessary for sustainable development careers.
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MA in International Economics & Development: Advanced SDG-Focused Learning
The MA in International Economics and Development at PAU equips students with advanced tools in applied economics, development theory, and quantitative analysis. This program emphasizes sustainability-oriented economic analysis, preparing students to design and evaluate policies, programs, and interventions that address local and global development challenges aligned with the SDGs.
By offering an SDG-focused graduate program, PAU strengthens institutional capacity for SDG education and ensures that graduates can apply their skills to real-world sustainable development initiatives, supporting evidence-based policymaking and cross-sector collaboration.
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