SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY

A University Established by SAARC Nations

SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITY

A University established by SAARC Nations

MA (CSD)
Communication for Sustainable Development

MA (CSD)

Communication for Sustainable Development (CSD)

The imperative of thorough understanding and practice of communication that aids in sustainable development models is at the core of this unique postgraduate program. The course envisages training the fresh graduates and professionals to unearth the importance of communication in dealing with the complex challenges faced across the world and specifically in South Asia. Some of the challenges are social inequality in health and education, natural disasters and climate change, manifold disparities at social and digital levels, displacement and underdevelopment, misinformation and governance crises. Communication plays a pivotal role in shaping responses and policies that are conducive for sustainability of development. A sustainable world solicits an ethically grounded, egalitarian, and futuristic policies based on the nuanced models of communication and development. The MA in Communication for a Sustainable Development is designed to equip students with the analytical tools, practical skills, and contextual knowledge required to work at the intersection of communication, development, sustainability, and public policy.

Ideal Career Pathways for Graduates

  • Communication and Advocacy Officers in development organizations (UN, NGOs, etc.)
  • Policy Researchers and Consultants in environmental and social sectors
  • Media Analysts and Communication Strategists
  • Program Managers in Sustainability and Public Engagement
  • Researchers or doctoral candidates in Communication, Media, or Development Studies

In Association with:

Knowledge Partner

University of Texas – Austin (UT-Austin) – Moody College of Communication and South Asia Institute

Development Organizations

Global Development Network (GDN)