Within the micro-credential “Sustainability” a combination of discipline specific knowledge, interdisciplinary understanding and tools, and transdisciplinary practical experiences is offered to allow you to become an agent for change towards sustainability. The courses provide insights in decision making processes and methods, as well as tools and methods for transition management and system thinking.
Goals and setup
Sustainability challenges are deeply imbedded in societal, ecological, and technological processes and thus wicked. They require the bridging of multiple disciplines, and a reflection on and cooperation with society. Understanding and becoming a part of sustainable transitions therefor requires knowledge, skills and experiences that include various disciplines and real-world experiences. Within the micro-credential “Sustainability” a combination of discipline-specific knowledge, interdisciplinary understanding and tools, and transdisciplinary practical experiences is offered to allow you to become an agent for change towards sustainability.
The courses of this micro-credential provide discipline specific insights in the fields of economics, ecology, social sciences and engineering. To ensure that graduates have the necessary tools to become a part of the sustainable transitions, it offers insights in decision making processes and methods, as well as tools and methods for transition management and system thinking. Building upon this theoretical understanding each course includes an assignment that allows students to build the necessary transition skills needed to tackle real-world problems.
The courses are organised in an interactive way including working sessions in which we let you experience the various techniques in a hands-on-manner, complemented with lectures that can be followed online or in class. The courses are therefore suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Sustainability.
Goals and setup
Sustainability challenges are deeply imbedded in societal, ecological, and technological processes and thus wicked. They require the bridging of multiple disciplines, and a reflection on and cooperation with society. Understanding and becoming a part of sustainable transitions therefor requires knowledge, skills and experiences that include various disciplines and real-world experiences. Within the micro-credential “Sustainability” a combination of discipline-specific knowledge, interdisciplinary understanding and tools, and transdisciplinary practical experiences is offered to allow you to become an agent for change towards sustainability.
The courses of this micro-credential provide discipline specific insights in the fields of economics, ecology, social sciences and engineering. To ensure that graduates have the necessary tools to become a part of the sustainable transitions, it offers insights in decision making processes and methods, as well as tools and methods for transition management and system thinking. Building upon this theoretical understanding each course includes an assignment that allows students to build the necessary transition skills needed to tackle real-world problems.
The courses are organised in an interactive way including working sessions in which we let you experience the various techniques in a hands-on-manner, complemented with lectures that can be followed online or in class. The courses are therefore suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Sustainability.
One course takes place during the 1st semester. The other two courses take place during the second semester.
Each of the three courses consists of 6 credits
Courses are organised on the VUB Main Campus located in Etterbeek
Admission requirements
There are no admission requirements to start this micro-credential.
Maximum number of participants
There is no limit on the number of participants allowed to enrol.
1 academic year
One course takes place during the 1st semester. The other two courses take place during the 2nd semester.
18 ECTS
One ECTS-credit equates to roughly 25 to 30 hours of study, from lessons to completing a project or studying independently.
Campus Etterbeek
Courses are organised on the VUB Main Campus located in Etterbeek.
Practical organisation
In the first semester the lectures take place on Wednesdays between 16-18h. These will be recorded. On Friday morning between 10-12h we have empowering sessions which are oriented towards learning competences in an interactive way. In the second semester, the lectures are grouped on Monday afternoon. Video clips of the decision support tools are provided to view in your own timing. The lectures of Sustainability Economics are recorded but some interactive sessions like the one on Inner development goals is not to be missed!
Day/Evening lectures
You can take this micro-credential in blended learning. The course 'Sustainability: an Interdisciplinary Approach' is available in day and evening courses. The other two courses take place during the day, but lecture recordings will be available.
Learn about our sustainability programmes at VUB
Did you miss our information session on VUB’s sustainability courses and micro-credentials for the 2024-2025 academic year? Watch the full recording here.
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