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Implementing sustainability in public administration

Learn how to successfully implement sustainability in public administration in our SAS using tried-and-tested approaches and examples.

The SAS Implementing sustainability in public administration provides you with successful examples of how to implement sustainability in administration in line with Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From smart cities and operational sustainability to sustainable procurement and digitalisation, you will learn about a variety of topics and approaches.
Through exercises and applications, you will reflect on what makes these examples successful and which levers you can use in your projects to specifically strengthen sustainability. This will increase the long-term and holistic effectiveness of your projects.

  • You will learn about important topics and good examples of sustainability implementation in public administration.
  • You will reflect on the conditions for successful sustainable projects.
  • You will develop sustainable and innovative solutions for complex challenges.
  • You will think beyond your own area of expertise, design your projects holistically and implement them cooperatively.

With or without ECTS credits?

Would you like to continue your education without acquiring ECTS credits? Then simply take part in the SAS without providing proof of competence. In order to earn ECTS credits, you must provide a successful proof of competence.

SAS – Short Advanced Studies – provide up-to-date knowledge in a compact format. Depending on their content, the courses can be recognised towards CAS, EMBA or MAS programmes. The specialist course format is now called SAS.

The SAS can be attended individually or credited towards the CAS Sustainable Public Management. In order for the course to be credited towards this CAS, the proof of competence must be completed successfully.

Factsheet

  • Degree/Certificate confirmation
  • Duration 5 days
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  • Application deadline 3 weeks before start, later registration also possible if places are available
  • ECTS credits 3 ECTS credits with proof of competence
  • Costs CHF 2,500
  • Teaching language German
  • Location Bern, Schwarztorstrasse 48
  • School Business School
  • Next session Please visit the German website for more information

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