The results of unsustainable human development in the 21st century are evident as climate change, species extinction, pollution, poverty, and inequality become inescapable global realities. The next big challenge for society is to transform our economy to incorporate the principles of sustainability. This presents an exciting opportunity to rethink, redesign and rebuild a positive future for business practice. The global market for environmental products and services is projected to double from USD 1,370 billion per year to USD 2,740 billion by 2020. Half of this market is in energy efficiency and the balance in sustainable transport, water supply, sanitation, and waste management. 2.3 million people have in recent years found new jobs in the renewable energy sector alone. Employment in alternative energies may rise to 2.1 million in wind and 6.3 million in solar power by 2030. This course will provide you with the skills across the disciplines of science, engineering design and business to be a part of this market and to become leaders and innovators in the context of environmental awareness.Careers and your futureAfter completing the course youll be equipped with the skills to join the huge shift globally towards creating a sustainable society. You may wish to: Start your own green business as an entrepreneur and/or designer / innovator.Become a change-maker and leader in an existing business moving towards sustainability.Join a corporate institution or public body (e.g. local and regional government, NGOs) as a senior sustainability and environmental coordinator / manager.Become an adviser on sustainable business and policy, sustainable new product development and investment / funding within existing companies, or as a consultant in new business ventures. The latter will include new 'green' product and service enterprises and sustainability service providers