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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Sustainability, Leadership and Public Policy

Duration: 12 Months
Credit Hours: 180
ECTS: 90
Level: HE7
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid (Online/Onsite at different locations across the world including London, Morocco and KSA)

Overview

The MBA in Sustainability, Leadership and Public Policy (MBA SLPP) at the London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD) is a postgraduate programme designed to develop visionary leaders capable of driving sustainable transformation across sectors. Integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1–17) into every aspect of the curriculum, the programme combines rigorous business education with a deep understanding of environmental stewardship, ethical governance, and social equity.

Students gain advanced knowledge in sustainable management, strategic leadership, and evidence-based policymaking, with a focus on real-world applications that promote inclusive growth and responsible innovation. Through a blend of analytical, strategic, and leadership training, graduates are equipped to influence corporate and public sector decisions that align profitability with purpose. The programme empowers professionals to lead organisations and governments toward resilient, ethical, and sustainable futures in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

A One of-a-Kind Initiative

At LISD, the MBA SLPP offers a transformative learning experience that blends innovation, mentorship, and global engagement. Unlike traditional MBAs, this programme integrates sustainability, strategic leadership, and public policy into a cohesive journey that extends beyond the classroom.

Aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs, the MBA encourages students to apply their learning to real-world challenges whether advancing climate action, social equity, sustainable finance, or inclusive economic growth. The curriculum spans disciplines such as business, governance, policy analysis, technology, and sustainable innovation, ensuring both academic rigour and real-world relevance.

Purpose-driven and globally focused, the LISD MBA SLPP equips graduates with the insight, integrity, and leadership skills to influence policy and business decisions that foster a more sustainable and equitable future.

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London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD), London, United Kingdom

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Learning Outcomes

Synthesise knowledge of sustainability, leadership and public policy to design and deliver a comprehensive capstone project addressing a real-world challenge.
Demonstrate an informed understanding of sustainability, leadership and public policy in organisational and societal contexts.
Apply the UN SDGs to decision-making and policy development.
Analyse global challenges and propose responsible, ethical and sustainable solutions.
Integrate social, environmental and ethical considerations into professional and leadership practice.
Communicate effectively and work independently or collaboratively in diverse and global settings.

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge & Understanding

Integrate core concepts of business, sustainability and the SDGs in the development of a capstone project.
Demonstrate an understanding of core concepts of business and management.
Describe the role and importance of sustainability within modern organisations.
Explain key global challenges in relation to the UN SDGs.
Recognise ethical, responsible and sustainable practices in organisational and policy contexts.

Learning Outcomes for Cognitive, Intellectual or Thinking Skills

Critically evaluate complex sustainability issues and justify solutions through a structured capstone project.
Analyse basic business and sustainability-related problems.
Apply logical and critical thinking to real-world organisational and policy contexts.
Compare and evaluate different business and sustainability strategies.
Make informed, reasoned and evidence-based decisions.

Learning Outcomes for Practical, Professional or Subject-specific Skills

Plan, develop and present a professional capstone project incorporating appropriate business and sustainability tools.
Develop basic business, policy or project plans within a sustainability context.
Apply appropriate management and planning tools in practical and professional settings.
Contribute effectively to sustainability-focused assignments and initiatives.
Communicate clearly and professionally in a range of organisational contexts.

Learning Outcomes for Technical or Information Technology Skills

Utilise relevant digital tools and data analysis techniques to support the development and presentation of a capstone project.
Use digital tools for learning and collaboration.
Analyse basic data using common software.
Prepare professional documents and presentations.
Engage with online learning platforms confidently.

Learning Outcomes for Transferable, Key or Personal Skills

Demonstrate independent working, collaboration and reflective practice throughout the completion of a capstone project.
Work independently and in teams.
Manage time and learning effectively.
Communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
Demonstrate leadership, responsibility and adaptability.

Programme Structure

Support for Student Learning

The programme provides comprehensive support to ensure a successful and engaging learning experience:

Academic Support – Online tutorials, workshops, and one-to-one guidance help students develop business knowledge, research skills, and assessment strategies.
Technical Support – Access to the online learning platform, digital tools, and software enables effective study, data analysis, and assignment work.
Personal and Professional Development – Mentoring, career services, and skills workshops support leadership, employability, and professional growth.
Inclusive Learning Environment – Support is provided for diverse learning needs, including study skills, wellbeing, and accessibility accommodations.
Feedback and Continuous Improvement – Regular, constructive feedback on assignments, discussion contributions, quizzes, and presentations encourages reflective learning and academic progression.

Programme Structure

The programme requires the successful completion of 180 credits at HE7, including a capstone project, for the award of the MBA SLPP. It equips professionals to lead effectively in a complex and rapidly evolving global environment, combining rigorous academic study with practical application, interdisciplinary learning, and a global perspective.

Exit Points

The programme includes exit points, allowing students to leave with a recognised qualification based on the number of credits completed:

Credits Completed	Qualification Awarded	Duration
60	Postgraduate Certificate	3 months
120	Postgraduate Diploma	6 months

Exit points provide students with formal credentials even if they do not complete the full programme, recognising the learning achieved up to that stage.

Component	Credits Hours
Module One: Global Sustainability Challenges and Strategic Responses	30
Module Two: Digital Transformation, Innovation and Organisational Excellence	30
Module Three: Management Domains for Business and Organisational Effectiveness	30
Module Four: Transformative Leadership, Governance and Public Policy	30
Capstone Project	60
Total Hours	180

Components of Modules

List of Abbreviations

AI: Artificial Intelligence

DS: Data Science

DT: Digital Transformation

KM: Knowledge Management

UN: United Nations

PPP: Public-Private Partnership

SD: Sustainable Development

SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals

STI: Science, Technology and Innovation

VNR: Voluntary National Reviews

Module One

Global Sustainability Challenges and Strategic Responses

Globalisation, Development and Sustainability Transitions
Foundations of Sustainability and SD
The evolution of the concept of development in the history of the UN system
Understanding the UN 2030 Agenda
Climate Change and Environmental Risk Governance
Energy Transition: Renewable Energy and Nuclear Debate
Sustainable Urban Development and Tourism
Human Capital for Sustainability: Education and Health Systems
Equity, Inclusion and Social Sustainability
Transformations to Sustainability in Practice

Module Two

Digital Transformation, Innovation and Organisational Excellence

Digitisation and Digital Transformation
KM and Knowledge-Based Economy
AI for SD and SDGs Achievement
The emergence of international norms on AI and ethics
DS
Innovation Systems for Sustainability and Organisational Growth
Creativity and Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy
STI Policy for Digital and Sustainable Futures
FinTech and Digital Financial Systems for SD
Emerging Digital Ecosystems and Transformation Pathways for Sustainable Organisations

Module Three

Management Domains for Business and Organisational Effectiveness

Business Environment and Economics for Managers
Accounting and Financial Literacy for Non-Finance Managers
Marketing Management and Market Research for Decision-Making
Operations Management and Global Supply Chain Management
Strategic Management and Organisational Planning
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-up Development
Project Management and Business Process Improvement
Organisational Behaviour and Business Ethics
Social Business and Business Sustainability
Social Enterprise and Makerspaces in the Global South

Module Four

Transformative Leadership, Governance and Public Policy

Transformative Leadership
Leadership Ethics, Power and Influence in Organisations and Society
Leadership Skills: Conflict Management, Negotiation and Decision-Making
Leadership Effectiveness and Performance Measurement
Leadership Challenges in the 21st Century
Women in Leadership and Inclusive Leadership Approaches
Foundations of Public Policy and Governance Systems
Policy Processes for SD
Democracy, Participation and Sustainability in Policy-Making
Policy Innovation, Global Governance and Change Management

Module Five

Capstone Project

The Capstone Project for the MBA SLPP demonstrate applied knowledge, critical thinking, and strategic insight within the Leadership and Public Policy specific areas.

Proposal Development.
Literature Review.
Methodology Design.
Data Collection and Analysis.
Findings and Discussion.
Conclusions and Recommendations.
Publication and Knowledge Dissemination.

Assessment

Assessment Strategy

The programme uses a diverse and integrated assessment strategy to evaluate students’ knowledge, cognitive skills, practical competencies, and professional development. Assessment methods include:

Capstone Project: An independent project requiring students to integrate and apply knowledge, skills and competencies across the programme to address a real-world sustainability or business challenge, demonstrating critical thinking, research ability, problem-solving, and professional communication.
Assignments: Written tasks, essays, and research reports demonstrating critical analysis, application of theory, and subject mastery.
Discussion Forums: Online contributions and interactions to assess engagement, reflective thinking, and communication skills.
Online Quizzes: Short formative and summative quizzes to test knowledge, understanding, and application of key concepts.
Presentations: Individual or group presentations to evaluate professional communication, problem-solving, and transferable skills.

All assessments are conducted online and submitted through the official learning platform provided to students.

Assessment Policies

All assessments, including capstone Project, assignments, discussion forums, online quizzes, and presentations, are conducted in accordance with institutional policies, ensuring fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.
The programme uses a mix of formative and summative assessments to support learning, provide feedback, and allow opportunities for improvement.
Late submissions, plagiarism, and other forms of academic misconduct are managed through formal procedures and may affect progression or award classification.
Students are required to meet minimum performance standards across all modules and assessment types in order to achieve the overall qualification.

Grade Bands and Classifications

Final grades are awarded based on aggregated performance across assessments, using a percentage system at LISD.

LISD Grading System

Classification	Percentage Range	UK Grade	GPA (approx.)	Description
First Class (1st)	70–100%	A	4.0	Excellent/Outstanding
Upper Second (2:1)	60–69%	B+/A–	3.3–3.7	Very Good
Lower Second (2:2)	50–59%	B/B–	2.7–3.0	Good
Third (3rd)	40–49%	C	2.0–2.3	Satisfactory
Fail	Below 40%	F	0.0–1.9	Fail/Unsatisfactory

Marks Distribution for the Course

Assessment Type	Weighting
Capstone Project	50%
Assignment	20%
Discussion Forum/Presentation	20%
Online Quiz	10%
Total	100%

Assessment Rubrics and Weightings

Capstone Project Assignment Rubric (50%)
Word Limit: 5000 words ±10% (excluding references and appendices)

Criteria	Description
Understanding of Topic	Demonstrates clear knowledge of the subject and relevant business management, sustainability and leadership concepts.
Application to SDGs	Effectively applies relevant UN SDGs to the project, demonstrating clear alignment with sustainability objectives.
Analysis and Critical Thinking	Provides in-depth analysis, critical evaluation and well-reasoned arguments to address a real-world problem or challenge.
Project Design and Methodology	Develops a clear and appropriate project plan, including research design, methods, tools and implementation strategy.
Innovation and Problem-Solving	Demonstrates creativity and originality in proposing feasible, ethical and sustainable solutions.
Structure and Organisation	Well-structured with clear abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusion and references in Harvard style.
Use of Sources	Uses a wide range of relevant academic and professional sources accurately and consistently.
Academic Writing	Clear, coherent and professional use of English, with appropriate academic tone and referencing.

Publication Opportunity: Students who achieve a score of 70% or above in the Capstone Project may be offered the opportunity to work with the academic team to further develop their project for potential publication in a prestigious WASD journal, subject to meeting the required academic and editorial standards.

Assignment Rubric (20%)

Word Limit: 2,500 words ±10% (excluding references and appendices)

Criteria	Description
Understanding of Topic	Demonstrates clear knowledge of the subject and relevant business management, sustainability and leadership concepts.
Application to SDGs	Effectively links content to the UN SDGs, sustainability and leadership.
Analysis and Critical Thinking	Shows logical analysis, evaluation and reasoned arguments.
Structure and Organisation	Well-structured with clear abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, analysis, conclusion and references in Harvard style.
Use of Sources	Uses appropriate academic and professional references correctly.
Academic Writing	Clear, accurate and professional use of English.

Discussion Forum / Presentation – 20%

Discussion Forum

Criteria	Description
Participation	Regular and timely contributions to discussions.
Relevance	Posts are relevant to the topic and learning outcomes.
Engagement	Responds constructively to peers.
Critical Insight	Demonstrates thoughtful and reflective contributions.
Communication	Clear and respectful written communication.

Presentation

Criteria	Description
Content Quality	Relevant, accurate and well-researched content.
Application to Practice	Links theory to real-world and SDG-related issues and leadership.
Clarity and Structure	Logical flow and clear key points.
Delivery	Confident, clear and professional communication.
Visual Aids	Effective use of slides or supporting materials.

Online Quiz – 10%

Criteria	Description
Knowledge Recall	Demonstrates understanding of key concepts.
Accuracy	Correct responses to questions.
Time Management	Completes within the given time.
Consistency	Maintains performance across attempts.

Assessment Submission and Mode of Delivery

All assessments will be conducted online and must be submitted through the official online platform provided to students.
Clear instructions and submission deadlines will be communicated in advance.
Students are responsible for ensuring that all work is submitted in the required format and within the specified timeframe.

Target Participants

The MBA is a postgraduate degree that provides a comprehensive understanding of business management and leadership. It equips professionals with strategic, financial, and operational expertise to make informed decisions and lead effectively in a global context.

The MBA SLPP programme at LISD integrates UN 17 SDGs into a business and leadership context, focusing on ethical decision-making, responsible innovation, and inclusive economic growth. Students explore areas such as sustainable finance, green entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and global governance. The curriculum emphasises on UN SDGs, equipping graduates to lead organisations toward profitability with purpose and resilience.

Facilitators

The programme will be facilitated by the best experts from all over the world to provide participants within the public and private sectors worldwide with the best scientific and management solutions to implement effective public policy in their organisations to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The facilitators will be on hand to guide you through the material and will expect you to bring personal experience and reflection on the topics covered. Group work will also be required for participants to engage in the workshop. Such activity allows participants to embed the new knowledge within their experience through active discussion and challenge.

Professor Allam Ahmed (London - UK) is a Professor of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development; Co-Founder of SMART KM MODEL: An Integrated Knowledge Management Framework for Organizational Excellence and led the implementation of the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa Knowledge Management Framework Musharaka. Founding President of WASD; SDGs Universities Initiative; Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute; Fellow Faculty of Public Health, UK; Fellow Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK; and Fellow Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development, Australia. Prior to QMUL, Prof. Ahmed spent 15 years at the University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit (1st science and policy think tank in the UK) where he established and led Sussex’s most successful postgraduate programme MSc International Management.

Professor Lynette Louw (Eastern Cape -South Africa) is the Raymond Ackerman Chair of Management and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Commerce at Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa. Her areas of speciality include Strategic Management, International Organisational Behaviour, Cross-cultural Management and SMEs/Entrepreneurship. She has taught and/or researched in the Netherlands, Germany, Uganda and China. Previously, Lynette was a member of the MBA Higher Education Quality Committee for the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in South Africa (2003 - 2004).

Ambassador (Ret) Dr Petru Dumitriu (Geneve - Switzerland) is a Former Ambassador and Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe to the United Nations in Geneva. Currently Senior Fellow and Lecturer on Multilateral Diplomacy postgraduate courses, Diplo Foundation/University of Malta. Former member of the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit and Editor of numerous reports including: Strengthening the policy research uptake in service of the 2030 Agenda for SD, Role of PPPs in the Implementation of Agenda 2030, Knowledge Management in the UN System

Professor Liisa Laakso (Helsinki - Finland) Liisa Laakso has acted in different national and international positions of trust including the Finnish Government’s Research and Innovation Council. Currently she is member of the Human Rights Committee of the Council of Finnish Academies. Before joining the Nordic Africa Institute she served as the Rector of the University of Tampere and before that as the Dean at the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Social Science. She was a professor and UNESCO Chair at the University of Jyväskylä in 2004, in the field of Development and International Cooperation.

Dr Ondřej Dvouletý (Prague - Czech Republic) is Associate Professor at the Department of Entrepreneurship, Prague University of Economics and Business. His research focuses on heterogeneity of self-employment, entrepreneurship and SME policy evaluation and entrepreneurial economics. He is Associate Editor of the Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies and Central European Business Review. Ondřej is also the Editor of the annual Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (IMES) conference.

Dr Gale Rigobert (Saint Lucia - Caribbean) is Former Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of St. Martin (USM), in the Dutch Caribbean. She is the former Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development in Saint Lucia (2016-2021). Prior to becoming a parliamentary representative, a position she held on to for over nine (9) years (2011-2021), she was a government senator for a short period, which followed her role as advisor on national development to the Government of Saint Lucia (2010-2011). Dr. Rigobert was appointed Leader of the Opposition in 2013, the first woman to hold such office in the island of Saint Lucia.
Her career path has taken her through the hallowed walls of academia, with her career spanning several countries and institutions: The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago (2002-2010); SPRU, University of Sussex (2009), the United Kingdom; Anton de Kom University, Suriname (2009); the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC), University of York (2021-2022) and now the University of St. Martin.

Professor Dhiya Al-Jumeily OBE (Liverpool - UK) has 30+ years experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning. In 2020, Prof Al-Jumeily was appointed by her majesty “THE QUEEN to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, “OBE- Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order” for the “Services to Scientific Research”. Within healthcare field Prof Al-Jumeily developed SMART applications for disease diagnosis and management that are currently used by patients in the UK, UAE and Iraq. On the scientific community level, Prof Al-Jumeily established the eSystems Engineering Society (eSES) that has contributors from researchers and scientists at worldwide. The eSES activities include intelligent patient management system; datasets and databanks; DeSE annual and international conference; accredited professional courses; and the International Journal of Data Science and Advanced Analytics. On the research funding level, Prof Al-Jumeily attracted more than £7.5M of funding and published >350 publications.

Dr Joyce Capelli (Brazil) is the President and Executive Director of Instituto Melhores Dias, expert in the formation of collaborative public-private partnerships that leverage the unique skills and resources of corporations, government and community groups to sustain vital education, health and community development programs in Brazil and other countries. She holds a degree in dental sciences, master’s in dentistry, specialization in administration for the third sector, graduated by the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance, training in depth psychology.

Professor Rocky Dwyer (USA) is a Core Faculty Professor in the Doctor of Business Administration Program in the College of Management and Human Potential at Walden University, USA. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, UK; a Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. He is an award winning author, editor and educator, who has consulted and undertaken research to support social change for private, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in 30 countries to examine and validate Corporate Social Responsibility, Poverty Reduction initiatives, strategic organizational capacity to support social change, performance management and ethics. His research has been presented and published for conferences and symposiums in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, South America, Germany, the Russian Federation; and the Peoples Republic of China.

Dr Mohamed Hassan-Sayed (Southampton - UK) is the Founder and Director of Chemical Engineering programs at the University of Southampton. He is an experienced academic with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and industry for 20 years. Skilled in Chemical and Energy systems, a Chartered Energy Engineer From the Energy Institute and a Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Engineering and Technology as well chartered Manager from the Chartered Management institute. He developed and taught a range of Energy and Chemical Engineering courses at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels in Kuwait, Saudi, Egypt and the UK. A strong engineering professional with over 95 publications and several books and contributions; supervised 20 PhD projects to conclusion. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. And several certifications in Engineering Business, Management, and innovation. Mohamed Developed the Energy and Petroleum courses at the Australian College in Kuwait then became an Associate Professor for 6 years at the American University in Cairo, where he helped in developing the Energy and Petroleum engineering courses leading to ABET acerdation and participated in the Education Development Program for Egyptian Universities and has previously taught at Suez Canal University and many other private universities such as the British University in Egypt. He also developed and lead the course in Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Portsmouth for six years achieving accreditation through the Engineering council (energy institute) in the UK.

Professor Joseph Ntayi (Kampala - Uganda) is a Professor at Makerere University Business School and served as the former Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Energy, and Management Sciences at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), a position he relinquished in July 2023. Prior to this, he held several notable positions within the institution, including Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Management Science, Head of the Department of Marketing, Procurement, and Logistics Management. With over three decades of dedicated service to Makerere University, Makerere University Business School, and the government of Uganda, Prof. Ntayi has made significant contributions across various roles in Development Finance, Foreign Trade, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Development Economics, and Strategic Management. Prof. Joseph M. Ntayi is a luminary in both the academic and professional spheres, celebrated for his profound impact as an international scholar, insightful consultant, and pioneering social entrepreneur. Prof. Ntayi has co-authored more than 200 articles for internationally acclaimed journals, covering a wide range of research interests including Development Finance, Development Economics, Microfinance, Energy Economics, Public Sector Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, Public Sector Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Positive Psychology, and Public health. In February 2021, 2022, January 2023, and January 2024, Prof. Ntayi received prestigious accolades from the International Scientific Scholars Forum, recognizing him as one of the top scholars in the world and acknowledging his excellence in Business & Management and Strategic Management. Furthermore, he has been recognized as the leading Strategic Management Scientist in Uganda and the Second most prominent in this field across Africa.

Miryem Salah (London - UK) is the director for Digital, Data & AI Transformation, Managing Director for the MSP sales channel of Vodafone Business IT hubs at VodafoneThree.Having led on major transformation across IT, digital, data, analytics and AI globally in private, public sectors. Miryem operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, culture, and impact-the space where she has consistently delivered the greatest value. She brings end‑to‑end ownership: setting direction, aligning capital and talent, and taking full accountability for outcomes. Her experience spans sectors and geographies, with leadership across the full enterprise agenda. Miryem brings strong financial and commercial acumen, with deep expertise in capital allocation, business case development, operating model design, and benefits realisation. She has led complex, multinational organisations through change under pressure-modernising infrastructure, integrating cultures, and delivering measurable improvements in customer experience, efficiency, and profitability. Building high‑performing, inclusive leadership teams with clarity, pace, and accountability. She is deeply committed to sustainability, diversity, and developing future leaders. Miryem is known for authentic leadership, decisive action, and strong stakeholder engagement at the shareholder, board & investor level.

Professor Philip Kotler (Chicago - USA) is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Marketing" - is an acclaimed American marketing author, consultant, and professor emeritus. He served as the S.C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing (Emeritus), Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Known for popularising the concept of the marketing mix, Kotler has authored over 80 books, including Marketing Management and the Principles of Marketing.

Samia Melhem (Washington - USA) is a Lead Policy Specialist at the World Bank’s Digital Development and AI Vice Presidency, based in Washington DC. She manages digital government transformation operations, leveraging technologies to improve delivery of public services in all sectors. She is currently leading a large digital government investment project portfolio, and regional research on Digital Skills for Jobs; as well as AI’s impact on the digital economy. During her career at the WBG, Samia managed digital transformation projects/operations in East and Central Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa. She authored several publications on Telecoms Policy and Regulation, Digital government, Digital Economy, Digital Capabilities and Skills, Cloud computing, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Open data, PPP, and Bridging the gender digital divide. In May 2025, Samia received an award from the Arab League for her Digital Economy work in the MENA region. In addition to her current role at the World Bank, Samia started teaching at George Washington University.

Professor Manuel Frutos-Perez (Cambridge - UK) is the Chief Academic Officer at the digital division of Cambridge Education Group. He leads the strategic planning process across a wide portfolio of Higher Education partnerships, with a focus on international market intelligence, academic excellence, and outstanding learner support. He is also a Visiting Professor in Online Education and Digital Innovation at the University of Hull, UK, and a Visiting Professor in Digital Learning at the Academic Practice Directorate, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. Manuel is an international technology expert promoting the advancement of learning and teaching in Higher Education, and regularly delivers thought leadership keynotes at international events.

Professor Arshi Naim (London - UK) is recognised among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University and Elsevier, is a distinguished academic with over 23 years of experience in business management, digital marketing, higher education, quality assurance, and academic leadership. A prolific researcher, she has published 115+ Scopus-indexed papers in high impact journals and contributed to academic books with leading publishers such as Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, Emerald, Taylor & Francis, IGI Global, Nova Science, and Bentham Science.

Professor Khalid Hasan (Toronto - Canada) is a Canadian marketing scholar, author, and researcher specialising in sustainability, global strategy, and market research. A Harvard-trained strategist, he has authored, co-authored, and edited seven books, including The New Sustainability Edge (2025) (with the Father of Modern Marketing Professor Philip Kotler). His other publications include Strategic Marketing Management in Asia (2026) and Marketing Practices in Developing Economies (2009). Professor Hasan teaches Sustainability, Marketing, and Human Resource Management in North America and South Asia and serves as CEO of ResInt Canada and President of ResInt Sustainability Institute. With over 35 years of experience, including senior leadership roles at Nielsen, he has led research for the World Bank, the U.S. Department of State, USAID, UNICEF, and major global multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.

Professor Farida Fortune (London - UK) Professor of Medicine in relation to Oral Health, Director Centre for Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine and Director London Behçet's Centre of Excellence, Former Dean and Director of the Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (QMUL). She Co-chaired the UN Sustainable Development Goals focussing on countries in Africa, South America, and Asia, New York, USA. Awarded CBE for services to Dentistry; Prestigious Colyer Gold Medal for significant contribution to the profession through research, teaching and clinical work; Slack Medal for outstanding contribution to the College and its successors; and President of Odontology section of Royal Society of Medicine.

Professor Muhammad Aziz Rahman (Melbourne - Australia) is an experienced academic, a medical doctor and a public health professional. Following completion of medical graduation (MBBS), he completed his post-graduation in Public Health (MPH, PhD). Currently, he is working as the Associate Dean of Research at the Institute of Health and Wellbeing and the Professor of Public Health at Federation University Australia in Melbourne. Professor Rahman has been working in the areas of public health research and teaching for more than 20 years, both in Australian and international settings. He has an excellent track record of providing leadership in completing different research and community projects successfully, focusing on different aspects of public health, securing funding, producing high-quality research publications, supervising higher degree research students, assisting in capacity building and providing supportive supervision to the early/mid-career researchers and collaborating successfully with experienced researchers. Professor Rahman has published more than 200 research papers in multidisciplinary journals with more than 135,000 citations. Due to his extraordinary track record of research citations, he has been ranked amongst the world’s top 2% scientists for the last five years (2020-25), ranking done by Elsevier BV and Stanford University, USA. He has contributed to generating over $13 million in funding in his professional career. He has extensive international research collaborations with over 25 countries and has successfully led several multi-country research projects with significant outputs. Professor Rahman is also actively engaged with professional communities through different leadership roles. He is the Vice President at the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), the largest organisation for public health professionals in Australia.

Professor Intisar Soghayroun (Sudan) is the Former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan (September 2019 - October 2021) and Professor of Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum(1991-2022). Expert at The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts June 2023 up to present. She has special interest in the theoretical archaeology, Islamic civilization, Archaeology and Museums studies, Ancient technologies, Theatrical Archaeology as well as Gender Archaeology. A research fellow at Bergen University, Norway in 2008 and ST, John’s college/Cambridge University, UK in 2000 and held a number of administrative positions at University of Khartoum such Dean, Faculty of Arts, and Dean, Deanship for Scientific Research. A member of national, regional and international associations of Archaeologists. Also worked as a consultant for a numbers of organizations such as Ethiopia-Sudan Power System Interconnection, Red Sea Power Plant, SMEC International PTY LTD and Consultancy Service for lake Nasser/Nubia Watershed. A member of United Nations General Assembly Science Summit (UNGASS) 2021 up to present.

Dr Rawad Hammad (London - UK) is a computer scientist with 20 years of experience in academic research, teaching, industry and leadership. Research interests include the use of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and disruptive technologies for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), e-health and Smart Cities. His expertise lies in the application of innovative technologies from Artificial Intelligence, Semantics, Business Process Management, and Data Management in multi-disciplinary application domains including TEL and e-health. Rawad is the leader of two MSc Programmes and a Technology-Enhanced Learning Research Group. He is also co-director and co-founder of a newly established Smart Health Centre at the University of East London. Moreover, Rawad has been working on large-scale collaborative EU and international projects such as: DECUMANUS, TRANSFER and SmartTech which established collaboration with international partners from UK, Japan, Germany, Finland, the EU and the Middle East. Moreover, Rawad delivered a few keynote speeches and received a considerable number of research awards, the latest was the outstanding paper 2021 by Emerald Publishing. He is an executive committee member of the international society of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), and a panel member of different research journal/conference communities such as EC-TEL, IARIA, WASD, MEKEI, in addition to IEEE, ACM.

Professor Michael Busler (New Jersey - USA) is a Professor of Finance at Stockton University in the USA. He has held positions at Pennsylvania State University, Delaware University, Rutgers University and Drexel University. He teaches courses in Corporate Finance, managerial economics and Entrepreneurship. Dr. Busler is a known expert in Public Policy and Economics. He has published more than 65 refereed journal articles and nearly 1000 opinion columns in major publications. In addition, he has given hundreds of interviews on both syndicated radio and on network tv stations.

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To register/enquire about this course and all our various comprehensive list of courses and workshops and if you have any question and/or if you would like to request a training workshop/program not listed in our portfolio please contact our Academic Director Professor Arshi Naim at: arshi@wasd.org.uk with a copy to admin@wasd.org.uk.

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Registration and Fees

Included in the course fee, the following learning materials will be provided:

Admission to all sessions.
All overhead slides (PDF).
Case studies (print and video).
Full access to WASD Sustainability Library including all volumes of World Sustainable Development Outlook book series.
Certificate of completion.

MBA Sustainability, Leadership and Public Policy

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