International Sustainable Development Cooperation

Are you interested in international sustainable development? Sign up for the International Sustainable Development Cooperation exchange course at HAN University of Applied Sciences.

Drawing on your own professional expertise, you will work in a multidisciplinary project team on a relevant development cooperation theme. The team will put together a plan, implement it with the support of an international development organisation and evaluate the results.

Topics

  • Welfare / community building
  • Sustainability
  • Ownership
  • Knowledge of product development
  • Participative planning methods
  • Vision for development cooperation
  • Intercultural aspects
  • Economical development

Practical focus
Practical assignments are offered in coordination with businesses/organisations in the field. While working on your practical assignment, you will draw on your own professional knowledge and experiences. You will work closely with local partners and/or users of the product.

Work placement
A 9 week work placement assignment in a foreign country is an integral part of this exchange course. You will be responsible for all travel and living costs, but can request a contribution from the organisation you are working with.