Introduction to Sustainability

SMMX15, 7,5 credits

The course provides students with an introduction to the history and philosophies of sustainability and sustainable development from a social science perspective. Theoretical key concepts such as ecological modernization, environmental governance and the Anthropocene are critically discussed in economic, organizational and justice-based contexts.

More information:

Syllabus
Reading list
Link to preliminary schedule (available spring 2025)
Study period: 1 October - 31 October, 2025

How to apply:

Students studying the Master programme in Service Management:
Apply through LADOK at Studentportalen. Information about the application will be sent out to our students before Summer.

Students in other Master programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences:
You apply through the Swedish application site Antagning.se (link to website). Deadline April 15th, 2025.
Log in using your LU student ID. First select Lund University in the drop-down menu and enter your LU login and password. You may be able to log in with your original ID from university admissions, but by proving you are a current student at LU you will avoid the application fee.

More information can be found at Graduate school at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The Third Term Handbook at Graduate school will be available as a pdf during spring 2025.

Incoming exchange students:
Find more information on how to apply as an exchange student, visit this webpage.

Other students:
Apply through antagning.se (link to website). Deadline for application April 15th, 2025.