PEDAGOGY
The Core segment will use multiple teaching methods,
including interactive lecture sessions, case analysis, group
discussions, interaction with experts and practitioners
and use of videos, documentaries and films related to
sustainability. The core segment will also have the following
practical components. The students will have opportunities to
engage in sustainability activities
Sustainability Discovery Programme
(SDP) - (3 credits) is
an additional component to equip the student get ready
for a sustainable world and to contribute to creating such a
world on a broader scale. The discovery programme enables
the students to explore and witness various sustainability
programmes and activities engaged by corporate,
governments and NGOs and implemented at community level
in rural, tribal and urban settings to promote sustainability
and sustainable development both in India and in Asia-Pacific
Countries. The Sustainability discovery programme depends
on students’ interest and capacity to meet the additional cost.
The maximum duration of this discovery programme is four
weeks.
Summer Internship Programme (SIP):
Students will
spend eight weeks in various organisations to learn and
experience how sustainability is being mainstreamed in
both organisations and the community. One of the important
elements of SIP is conducting a Sustainability Audit of the
host organisation. The SIP intends to equip the students focus
on sustainability challenges in industry, government and
civil society, and participate in the analysis and the problem
solving process.
Independent Research Project (IRP) or Capstone Project (CP)
- (4 Credits): As mentioned earlier, in order to specialize in a
particular area, each student can either opt for an independent
research or undertake a capstone project. Capstone Projects
are usually more “experiential” projects where students take
what they’ve learned in the class and apply it to examine a
specific idea in the form of an action project and write his/
her learning and experiences which can add to development
of knowledge, skill and behavioral change. Independent
Research Projects are micro studies, either desk based or
desk and field based on a topic of current interest.
Immersion Courses:
Immersion courses involve thought
leaders and professionals who provide inputs to the students
on upcoming areas in the field sustainability and sustainable
development. This unique academic innovation at XUB
enables the students to broaden their horizons into uncharted
territories and provide intellectual stimulation.
Degree:
The Xavier University will award the MBA in
Sustainability Management to the students who successfully
complete classroom and field learning equivalent to 105
credits, including SDP, and fulfil all the prescribed academic
requirements of the programme. The degree is awarded at
the Annual Convocation which is usually held in the month of
March /April.
SDP Organisations:
Our SDP partners for year 2015-2017
were significant organisations like CSE , PRADAN, Chilika
Development Authority, Biomie, UN Global Compact India,
Wetland International South Asia, Vikramshila, Auroville, GRI
India, Senergy, Harrison Malayalam
“Even as the environment and development
crisis intensifies, you the students and youth are
living in privileged times. You, perhaps like no
generation before, have the tools, enthusiasm
and opportunities to make a real difference.
Don’t squander it.”
-Aditya Batra
Programme Director,
Centre for Science& Environment
Admission Bulletin 2017
35
Education in the spirit of Magis (Greater Excellence)
