The UWI’s Global Campus, with its experience and excellence in online education, is crucial to the operation of the ISDJ. Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal Dr. Francis Severin said, “While the School is ensconced within the Global Campus, which is best placed to convey its programmes in a virtual realm, the ISDJ, supported by all campuses and the Centre (Regional Headquarters), is a living example of a collaborative and concerted effort by The University of the West Indies.”
Sandrea Maynard, The UWI’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs and CEO of the ISDJ chaired the launch proceedings. She asserted, “The ISDJ’s new, cutting-edge curriculum as a business school combines a range of disciplines.” Among the uniquely curated programmes are Master’s degrees in Climate Studies, Gender Justice, Activism and Sustainable Development, Global Sport, Discrimination and Reparative Justice. Starting in January 2025, the ISDJ will offer flexible learning options for online one-year Master’s level programmes, Certificates, and Diplomas, as well as flexible micro-credentials, workforce development, and executive courses. The innovative business school incorporates the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals into its curriculum and research initiatives. Its mission is to dynamically fuse sustainability, social justice and environmental responsibility with the core tenets of modern business practice.
