Post Graduate Diploma in “Integrated Strategies for Sustainability and Ecological Transition” (SISTEM)– 3rd Edition A.Y. 2026/2027 - PROJECT IN PHASE OF DEPLOYMEN

The Master is for graduates in ecological, biological, chemical, geophysical, economic, and legal disciplines. Master’s degree graduates and individuals with different academic backgrounds who possess interests and skills in the sustainability sector are also encouraged to apply. Furthermore, there is the possibility of enrolling in individual modules with certification, and participation as auditors is open to high school graduates with proven professional experience

The Master aims to train professionals capable of leading the implementation of sustainable development models in both public and private sectors. Key objectives include:

• Meeting the demand for “green jobs”: preparing professional profiles that are increasingly sought after in the current labor market;
• Training the Sustainability Manager: an expert in resource analysis, management, and monitoring, impact assessment, and corporate process certification;
• Developing multi-transdisciplinary skills: integrating scientific, technical, and management knowledge with problem-solving abilities and the use of technologies like AI and data mining;
• Systemic approach: providing tools to govern interactions between environmental sectors and anthropic factors according to environmental ethics criteria.

• Director of the Master: Prof. Enrico Boccaleri, Full Professor at DiSSTE, UPO.
• Administrative Contacts: master.altaformazione.polovercelli@uniupo.it and master.sistem@uniupo.it

• Duration: one year, approximately starting in January 2027.
• Format: innovative teaching integrating asynchronous digital training (high-quality video clips), synchronous online activities, and an in-person component (at least 50 hours).
• Location: residential activities will take place at DiSSTE in Vercelli, Piazza S. Eusebio 5.
• Attendance: mandatory for at least 75% of the hours.
• Educational Load: 60 ECTS (CFU) for a total commitment of 1,500 hours

The program includes ongoing non-graded assessments at the end of each module, with the issuance of European-certified Open Badges. Additionally, final graded assessments are scheduled for each teaching cluster (Milestone Badges). Final assessments and project work are not mandatory for auditors. The Level I University Master’s Degree is awarded after the discussion of a final thesis. For auditors who meet the attendance requirement, a certificate of attendance will be issued