The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
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The Age of Sustainable Development
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Approx. 30 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Skills you will gain
EnergySustainable EnergyUrban PlanningEnvironmental Protection
Learner Career Outcomes
31%
started a new career after completing these courses
29%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Approx. 30 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Columbia University
For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries and service to society.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Course Materials
Information about the general course structure and reading list can be found here.
1 hour to complete
3 readings
2 hours to complete
What is Sustainable Development?
Professor Sachs provides an overview of the challenges the world faces, and introduces the topic of sustainable development.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 67 min)
2 hours to complete
Inequality Around the World
Professor Sachs delves into the reasons for and the measurements of inequality between and within countries.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 73 min)
2 hours to complete
A Short History of Economic Development
Professor Sachs provides a history of economic development, starting with the Industrial Revolution and ending with the current state of modern economic growth.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 78 min)
2 hours to complete
The History of Inequality
Professor Sachs analyzes the intersecting roles of various factors that contribute to some countries advancing while others do not.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 80 min)
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM THE AGE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
by AAJun 1, 2020
Very informative and detailed. Prof. Sachs covers all aspects of sustainable development in detail. Though the course was designed in 2013 hence does not cover the latest development to SDGs to date.
by LGMay 18, 2017
This course was perfect for those wanting to explore the world of development, broad enough to include all interlinked themes, with sufficient reading materials to spark one's specializing interests.
by KAJul 25, 2017
The course was very interesting and relevant but a lot of data is outdated, some links are not working or have been changed. I would advise to review the course according to the latest developments.
by THSep 24, 2019
The course is really helpful to understand the sustainable development and challenges the world is facing is explained in very systematic manner. the statistical representations were very helpful.
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