2 Master Programs in Sustainability Studies Sustainable Economic Studies Sustainable Development in Borås, Sweden for 2024/2025

Borås is part of the Boras Municipality located in the Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden. The town is divided into 6 sub-districts and has over 60k residents. It is home to the University of Borås.

Sustainable development is a type of economic development that involves planning for business growth while taking care to preserve natural resources. A primary goal of those studying the field is to learn how to meet today’s economic demands without compromising the availability of resources moving forward.

Sweden (Sverige) is the largest of the Nordic countries, with a population of about 9.5 million. It borders Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark via the bridge of Öresund (Öresundsbron). Sweden has a strong tradition of being an open, yet discreet country.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.