17.4.2. EDUCATION FOR SDGS: SPECIFIC COURSES ON SUSTAINABILITY
At Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS), sustainability education is a key component of our academic strategy. The university offers dedicated courses and modules—both full-degree and elective—that directly address sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Each year, TSUOS conducts a comprehensive curriculum review to ensure that all programs remain relevant to global sustainable development priorities. In 2024, this process resulted in the inclusion and update of numerous SDG-focused and sustainability-related courses across undergraduate and graduate levels.
Students can choose from a wide range of electives dedicated to sustainability, including subjects on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Global Governance and SDGs, Sustainability in Oriental Studies, Green Economy and Innovation, and Social Responsibility in Business and Politics. These courses provide students with interdisciplinary perspectives and practical tools to address complex sustainability challenges.
Information about these and other sustainability-focused courses can be accessed via:
Master’s Courses
- Sustainable Economic Growth
One of the key examples is the master’s-level course “Sustainable Economic Growth”, which equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainable economic development in a global context.
The main goal of the course is to help graduate students analyze the fundamental principles, patterns, and trends of sustainable economic development and explore Uzbekistan’s pathways and prospects for achieving the SDGs within the global community.
Main topics include:
- Use of natural resources, environmental challenges, and sustainable development
- Demographic issues in the global economy and their impact on sustainability
- The role of communication and transport systems in sustainable development
- Classification of world economies by development level and sustainability criteria
- Sustainable development strategies of developed countries
- Challenges of achieving sustainability in developing economies
- Experiences of newly industrialized countries in sustainable growth
- Economic models and sustainability experiences of China and India
This course enables master’s students to critically evaluate international approaches and apply sustainability frameworks to Uzbekistan’s national priorities.
- National Models of Sustainable Economic Growth
This master’s course analyzes various national approaches to sustainable economic development, focusing on the experiences of developed and developing countries and their implications for Uzbekistan.
Key topics include:
- Global economic integration and sustainability
- Sustainable development principles in the European Union
- International capital migration and sustainable growth
- Labor market and workforce migration issues
- Global environmental challenges and prospects for sustainable world development
- The role of innovation and technology in sustainable economic growth
- Uzbekistan’s participation in international economic relations and its sustainable development policy
In addition to classroom teaching, TSUOS regularly organizes open discussions, expert talks, and webinars devoted to sustainability-related issues such as climate change, economic resilience, and social inclusion. These events encourage students to engage in dialogue, propose innovative solutions, and connect academic learning with real-world sustainability practices.
Through these offerings, TSUOS ensures that all students have access to meaningful sustainability education, empowering them to become responsible leaders and innovators in advancing the SDGs.
National Models of Sustainable Economic Growth
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