Program
Program at Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability
AUC offers a master of science in sustainable development as the first program based on innovative collaboration among the AUC schools of Business, Science and Engineering, Global Affairs and Public Policy, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The program is enhanced by the advanced facilities and state-of-the-art equipment available at the University, to educate innovative and visionary leaders with a holistic understanding of the developmental challenges in today’s world. It offers a comprehensive and in-depth study of sustainability, covering the three dimensions of economy, environment, and society. Concentrations in engineering, business studies, public policy or social sciences may be pursued, depending on the student’s interests and background. In addition to the theoretical and analytical components of the program, students are encouraged to carry out community-based activities.
Established in 2013 by Hani Sewilam, the master of science in sustainable development program was the first of its kind in the Middle East and now boasts over 40 alumni. The program has been ranked by Eduniversal as the top master’s program in Africa with a focus on sustainability and green technologies.
The master of science in sustainable development has been defined following the European Quality Framework (EQF) and according to the Accreditation requirements for the Egyptian Education System, with the main purpose of ensuring that it fulfills a standard of quality that fits into the Egyptian context.