7 Reasons to Study a Degree For Sustainable Futures

It’s no secret that the next generation of educators, engineers, scientists, doctors and business professionals will have to face the consequences of what the older generation’s actions and decisions.

Such awareness leads to action, so it’s important to consider the role that yourself, and others such as corporations, governments and non-profit organizations play within society, and the potential consequences actions could have on the planet.

It’s also important to understand how everyone can work together across sectors and industries, to ensure such pressing issues can be resolved. The Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures allows students to enroll in the same classes regardless of their specialization in order to get a richer understanding of matters related to sustainable futures.

In order to come up with answers and solutions for a better future, you need to have the ability to think sustainably at local and global levels.  

SPSF takes an interdisciplinary and practical approach, where students learn about many varying topics that encompass a wide range of subjects.

“The concept of sustainability is everywhere. From global to local, we can tackle climate change in the private sector and reflect on our lifestyle to keep ourselves more sustainable.

“The Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures will emphasize all ranges of sustainability, depending on the learner's interest,” says Professor Maruyama.

A degree will not only equip you with the knowledge to come up with solutions for global challenges, but it will also help you develop specialist skills that are both strategic and adaptive when it comes to solving such complex issues.

Your ability to think critically, be a creative problem solver, work within a diverse team, and communicate effectively are exactly what future global leaders will need in order to help solve the challenges facing modern society.

Students who study the Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures have the opportunity to apply their learning to real-world problems by undertaking internships, field research and other initiatives where they can develop their professional and academic skills and enhance their comprehension of their chosen discipline.

“Students can learn in a global environment in central Tokyo, where there are many headquarters and offices of large companies for internships and services,” says Professor Maruyama.

In the final stage of their degree, students can work towards offering practical solutions to real-world problems which can also be integrated into their final-year thesis.

The program itself aims to ensure students develop a variety of visions of what a sustainable future should look like – whether it’s within education, the economy, sociology, management, journalism or global studies – and to further help prepare those students who have the ambition and capabilities to deal with the pressing global issues within those sectors and industries on both a local and global scale.