The Futures Project: Sustainable Communities
Explore the complexities of a real-world problem.
Discover the advantages of an interdisciplinary solution.
Make it happen.
Whatever your discipline, you will be required as a doctoral graduate to navigate an increasingly complex, competitive employment environment. This subject complements the focussed intensity of doctoral research by providing you with an opportunity to be mentored by experts, and to develop and demonstrate skills in cross-disciplinary problem solving, teamwork and project management. If Ethical Leadership is the theory, The Futures Project is the practice.
Course Overview
The theme of The Futures Project is Sustainable Communities. MSGR has worked closely with the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute (MSSI) to finalise an interdisciplinary curriculum for doctoral students. The Futures Project begins with an intensive conference-style mixture of lectures, workshops and seminars introducing key concepts in sustainability and community development, as well as project management skills and strategies. In the weeks following the intensive, each team will meet regularly to plan and develop the project, working with an 'industry expert' mentor. Final presentations are scheduled for Friday 17 September. Course objectives are further detailed in the handbook entry 950-805 The Futures Project.
Key Dates in Semester 1, 2010
The Futures project will run again in the second half of 2010. Course dates will be posted here as soon as they become available
Mentors and Speakers
Click here for a list of mentors and speakers who were involved in The Futures Project in 2009.
More Information
Detailed information is available in the University handbook entry for 950-805 The Futures Project, otherwise please contact the Course Coordinator.