MScEnvironmental StudiesOnline
MSc in Social & Solidarity Economy (M1 & M2 ESS)
October 19, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Registration Deadline:September 30, 2026
Program Summary
Sustainable development, biodiversity management, impact assessment and social entrepreneurship.
Duration
18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
Campus
Virtual Campus / E-Learning Platform
Program Overview
Purpose
Contribute to sustainable development.
Goal
Strengthen capacities in social & solidarity economy.
Program Objectives
- 1Integrate biodiversity and resource management
- 2Translate environmental research for stakeholders
- 3Support sustainable development strategies
- 4Conduct E&S impact studies and audits
- 5Develop social entrepreneurship initiatives
Program Details
LevelMSc
CategoryEnvironmental Studies
Duration18 months (incl. field internship), October–July
ModeOnline
CampusVirtual Campus / E-Learning Platform
LanguageMulti-lingual
Organized By
Pan African Institute for Development – East & Southern Africa (PAID-ESA)
Admission Requirements
- •M1: Automatic for PAID bachelors; others by dossier/VAE
- •M2: Master’s + ≥3 years experience (possible direct entry)
- •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Social/Exact/Applied Sciences)
- •Motivation letter and CV
- •Two referees (academic/professional)
- •M2 entry may be considered on dossier with ≥3 years of relevant experience
Financial Information
Scholarships
Available