Master’s degreeDiritto dello sviluppo sostenibile LM/SC-GIUR
| Study location | Italy, Bari |
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| Type | Master's Degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | Italian |
| Awards | Master’s degree |
| Course code | 8988/PDS0-2023/2023 |
| Tuition fee | For information please refer to the Regolamento tasse e contributi |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Open access course. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | Italian Non-eu students residing abroad who would like to enroll in a study course completely taught in Italian, have to prove their knowledge of the language through an Italian language test. The following categories are excluded from this obligation: |
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| Other requirements | Admission requires a three-year bachelor’s degree obtained in accordance with Ministerial Decree 270/2004 in one of the following fields: Legal Sciences (L-14); Law (LMG/01); Economics and Business Management (L-18); Economic Sciences (L-33); Administration and Organization Sciences (L-16); Political Science and International Relations (L-36); Social Work (L-39). For students from foreign degree programs, an equivalent qualification recognized as corresponding to the above-mentioned degrees is required. Students holding degrees from other fields may be admitted to the master’s program provided they have earned at least 30 ECTS in legal disciplines (IUS), including a minimum of 6 ECTS in IUS/01 and at least 6 ECTS in IUS/08, IUS/09, or IUS/10. Applicants must also demonstrate basic proficiency in English, certified by the completion of university courses (including pass/fail assessments), external language certifications, or equivalent examinations at a B1 level or higher. |
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Overview
Sustainable development goals have become a priority for businesses and public administrations, following international, European, and national guidelines set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Both sectors require professionals with interdisciplinary expertise and a deep understanding of legal and economic aspects to align internal processes and external relations with sustainability principles. A legal expert in sustainable development law meets this demand. The course trains legal professionals capable of providing specialized consultancy to public and private entities at national and international levels. The curriculum provides in-depth legal knowledge alongside expertise in public and sector-specific economics, enabling graduates to develop legal solutions for sustainability-related issues.
Program structure
https://www.uniba.it/it/corsi/cdl-diritto-sviluppo-sostenibile/studiare/piano-di-studi/piano-di-studi-1/dss-2024-25-1.pdf
Career opportunities
Career opportunities primarily include legal consulting for sustainable development in businesses and non-profit organizations. As an in-house legal expert, a Sustainable Development Legal Consultant holds key roles within companies, ensuring compliance with sustainability principles in corporate activities. As an external consultant, they provide legal expertise to businesses and organizations, assisting in adapting to national and international sustainability regulations. Their role encompasses strategic planning, organizational management, regulatory compliance, public administration relations, contractual frameworks, and access to promotional measures.