Introduction to the International Masters Programme of the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH). The BTH is the most distinctly profiled institute in Sweden, thank to its strong emphasis on applied information technology, IT and sustainable development of industry and society.
Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
International Masters Programme
"The question of reaching sustainability is not about if we will have enough energy, enough food, or other tangible resources - those we have. The question is: will there be enough leaders in time?"
- Dr. Göran Broman and Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, programme founders
The challenge and the opportunity of sustainable development
The results of unsustainable human development are evident worldwide - climate change, species extinction, pollution, poverty, and inequality are deteriorating our capacity to sustain our ways of life. Our society needs more effective ways of using our skills and resources to create positive change. This is the challenge that our graduates are prepared to meet.
Programme Description
The programme is founded on the basic premise that a "whole-system", transdisciplinary approach is needed to deal with the sustainability challenge of meeting our society's needs today and into the future. The programme is delivered in a non-traditional educational setting with experiential and holistic learning methods. Two integrated streams are the focus: 1) a framework for strategic sustainable development; and 2) organisational learning and leadership required for sustainability decision-making.