BACHELOR OF
International Development, Innovation and Sustainability (IDIS)
The Bachelor of International Development, Innovation, and Sustainability (IDIS) program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing global challenges. Recognizing that sustainable development is essential for long-term progress, IDIS integrates the principles of peace, gender, and environmental studies into its curriculum.
Why take up International Development, Innovation and Sustainability (IDIS)​ at MC?
The Bachelor of International Development, Innovation and Sustainability prepares graduates for diverse professional opportunities in international organizations, government agencies at national and local levels, the corporate sector and industry, NGOs, and philanthropic organizations, research firms, think tanks, including learning for training and advisory services. Moreover, the program equips them to pursue post-graduate studies and specializations in development economics, public policy, gender, peace, environment, international relations, global studies, law, and related fields.
What Will I Study?
This program provides students with the global perspectives, innovation skills, policy influence, communication and advocacy skills, peacebuilding competencies, sustainability expertise, cultural competence, leadership and collaboration, gender analysis and advocacy, environmental systems thinking. Subjects include:
Exhibit intercultural competence and ethical decision-making in addressing global sustainability challenges, promoting equity, environmental stewardship, and innovative development across diverse cultural, political, and economic contexts.
Utilize systems thinking and emerging technologies to design, implement, and scale innovative solutions that address sustainability problems by integrating social, environmental, and economic dimensions locally and globally.
Conduct interdisciplinary research and critically analyze international policies, treaties, and governance structures to evaluate and advocate for evidence-based reforms that advance global sustainability goals.
Demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills by engaging with stakeholders from various sectors and cultures to implement effective sustainable development projects and manage sustainable enterprises.
Pursue continuous education and professional growth by staying informed on emerging sustainability trends, and engage in knowledge creation to promote a sustainable future.
Total Program Units: 170 units
Core Courses: 60 units
Major Courses: 39 units
Electives: 9 units
Career Paths
- Gender Specialist, Environmental Policy Advisor, Peacebuilding Officer, Human Rights Officer, Program Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
International Organizations and Development Agencies (UNDP, UN Women, UNEP), World Bank, USAID, GIZ, DFID) - Advocacy Officer, Project Coordinator, Research Analyst, Community Development Officer
NGOs (Oxfam, CARE International, Amnesty
International, WWF, Green Climate Fund - Policy Advisor, Gender and Environment Consultant, Peacebuilding Strategist
Government and Public Sector
- Sustainability Consultant, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
Corporate sector - Researcher, Lecturer, Policy Analyst
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