Graduate Attributes

Environment and Sustainable Development have gained prominence in recent times. This field is set to become more and more sought after by the market in general and industry in particular in the coming days. As such, industries, companies and governments require professionals with suitable and relevant training to comprehend the complex issues of environment and sustainability. They need environmental managers and sustainability managers to assess and advise on related green businesses, business opportunities and operations. Additionally, the industry continues to require ably trained professionals familiar with environmental compliances who will help the industry to ensure continued sustainable productivity. The environment and sustainability professionals can contribute immensely to the conservation of natural resources without compromising productivity. Specialised training and education in the concepts of sustainable development provide this edge. The non‑governmental sector also needs well-trained specialised professionals who have an understanding of and can analyse complex environmental and sustainability problems to successfully steer around the environment versus development debate with harmony and balance. Environment and Sustainable development graduates will be able to conceive and implement development projects with relative ease, owing to their unique skill set. Our training makes them much sought after by international and multilateral organisations as well as industry and governments of the developed and the developing countries. The JSES graduates will be able to work in the environment & sustainable development sector handling science, engineering, energy and sustainability spheres in industry, government & private businesses and national and international research, technology and development organisations. The B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.A. (Hons.) Environment & Sustainable Development programme is aimed at training the leaders of tomorrow ‑ the change makers, the innovators and the problem solvers! This programme is aimed at providing a 360-degree understanding of the three pillars of sustainable development –  environmental, social and economic – making it an ideal choice to equip prospective students to work in research, project management, governance and administration for environmental protection and sustainable development. The multi‑disciplinary four‑year degree will provide a robust knowledge base, as well as excellent ground to practice and apply the concepts, tools and approaches widely used in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development. It will give students the ability to understand, critically analyse and put into practice the vision of sustainable development for a better future for humans on the earth.