Study Fee: Click here to view the tuition and subscription options. Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal. Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: Europe: Switzerland GCC: Dubai (UAE) Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level A copy of passport or national ID Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Master in Global Sustainable Development and SDG Implementation

Feb 17
2 min read

100% Research-Based | EQF Level 7 | 60 ECTS | Second European Cycle

The Master in Global Sustainable Development and SDG Implementation is an advanced postgraduate program designed to prepare professionals for strategic leadership roles in sustainable development planning, international policy coordination, and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fully research-based and academically aligned with EQF Level 7, the program is equivalent to the Second Cycle of European Higher Education and awards 60 ECTS credits.

This program develops advanced expertise in global sustainability frameworks, SDG policy integration, environmental governance, socio-economic transformation strategies, climate action planning, sustainable finance mechanisms, and multi-stakeholder coordination models. Through a strong research orientation, students critically analyze global development challenges, SDG monitoring systems, impact measurement tools, public-private partnership models, and international institutional cooperation. The academic framework ensures that graduates can design evidence-based strategies for implementing sustainability goals at local, national, and global levels.

The academic structure consists of five core modules:

Two research-focused modules dedicated to advanced research methodology, sustainability data analysis, qualitative and quantitative development research, and academic writing.
Two general management modules covering strategic leadership, governance systems, public administration, and global institutional environments.
One specialization module focused specifically on SDG implementation strategies, global sustainable development planning, monitoring and evaluation systems, and international cooperation mechanisms.

The program culminates in a master’s thesis and structured research activities, enabling students to conduct independent research on contemporary topics such as SDG performance measurement, climate resilience policy, sustainable urban development, poverty reduction systems, green economic transition, or international sustainability governance reform. The final research project demonstrates analytical rigor, policy competence, and strategic leadership in sustainability-driven global systems.

The minimum duration is 12 months, with flexibility to extend the study period according to professional commitments. This structure makes the program particularly suitable for development practitioners, policy advisors, sustainability managers, government officials, NGO leaders, and global governance specialists seeking advanced academic qualifications while continuing their careers.

Graduates are prepared for senior roles in international organizations, development agencies, sustainability strategy departments, global policy institutions, and public governance bodies.