The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) of the University of Malta is offering a Master of Science (by research) from October.

The programme focuses on individual research and candidates will be encouraged to apply technology tools to model, predict and forecast particular behaviour, phenomena, policies which are in line with the institute's objectives as well as particular streams identified in the government's ICT strategy for Malta.

Through literature reviews, students will demonstrate the importance and relevance of their research to the area of study, compute statistics and interpret results. This course will enable students to report on subject knowledge in their dissertation as well as examinations linked to the taught component of this programme of study.

Through the development of research in innovative areas of study, students will be able to develop intellectually in niche areas, establish new areas of research within the institute and transfer skills and knowledge to the industry and/or government.

Students will be expected to demonstrate key skills such as the handling of spatial and/or non-spatial data, academic report writing and time management. They will also be expected to use case studies in their research and model performance, trends and forecasts of particular phenomena, which will then be reported in the dissertation.

They will also develop skills in application or development of technology to support policy-making and strategy, which are currently in high demand in the industry.

Interested candidates should prepare a proposal following the guidelines which can be found at the ISD website. Interested participants are to refer to the University website for online application.

Further details about the programme can be obtained at www.um.edu.mt/isd, by e-mailing isd@um.edu.mt, or by calling 2340 3403.

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