Sustainability in Business, Economics & Finance

Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy and Labuan Faculty of International Finance

Programmes in Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Planning and Development Economics, Human Resource Economics and Tourism Management incorporate sustainability through ethical finance, green entrepreneurship, sustainable development economics, and responsible tourism. In Labuan Faculty of International Finance, programmes such as International Finance, Islamic Finance, and International Marketing integrate ESG principles, sustainable investment frameworks, and global sustainability governance. Students learn how financial systems, markets, and economic policies can support climate resilience, social equity, and sustainable global trade.

Sustainability in Computing, Digital Technology & Engineering

Faculty of Computing and Informatics and Faculty of Engineering

Across Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science, and Multimedia Technology, UMS embeds sustainability by emphasizing digital solutions for climate action, smart cities, green ICT practices, and ethical AI. Engineering programmes—Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic Engineering (Computer), and Oil & Gas Engineering—integrate sustainability through environmental impact assessment, renewable energy systems, sustainable infrastructure design, energy efficiency, waste reduction technologies, and low-carbon engineering practices. These programmes prepare graduates to design sustainable technologies and future-proof infrastructure for a changing world.

Sustainability in Food, Science & Health

Biotechnology Research Institute, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Food Science, Nutrition, and Food Technology programmes incorporate sustainable food systems, food security, and nutrition resilience, reflecting SDG 2 and SDG 3. In the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK), programmes in Medicine, Nursing, and Nursing Science emphasise public health, community wellbeing, infectious disease surveillance, and climate-related health risks. These fields prepare graduates to address challenges such as zoonotic diseases, sustainable healthcare, and community resilience.

Sustainability in Social Sciences, Culture & Human Development

Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Faculty of Psychology and Social Work

Food Science, Nutrition, and Food Technology programmes incorporate sustainable food systems, food security, and nutrition resilience, reflecting SDG 2 and SDG 3. In the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK), programmes in Medicine, Nursing, and Nursing Science emphasise public health, community wellbeing, infectious disease surveillance, and climate-related health risks. These fields prepare graduates to address challenges such as zoonotic diseases, sustainable healthcare, and community resilience.

Sustainability in Education & Sports

Faculty of Education and Sports Studies

Education programmes (TESL, Early Childhood Education, Education with History) integrate sustainability pedagogy, ethics, community engagement, and inclusive learning through Values-Based Education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Sports Science incorporates physical wellbeing, sustainable sports management, and community health promotion—supporting holistic sustainability in mind, body, and environment.

Sustainability in Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources

Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Faculty of Tropical Forestry and Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation

Programmes such as Horticulture and Landscaping, Crop Production, Livestock Production, Forest Plantation and Agroforestry, Nature Parks and Recreation, and Conservation Biology integrate sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration, agroforestry innovation, soil health, biodiversity conservation, and protected-area management. These programmes support Sabah’s rich ecological landscape and contribute directly to SDG 13, SDG 14, and SDG 15.

Sustainability in Religion, Culture & Creative Industries

Academy of Arts and Creative Technology, Borneo Institute for Indigenous Studies and Faculty of Islamic Studies

Programmes in Islamic Studies, Shariah, and Usuluddin incorporate ethical stewardship, environmental ethics, and community wellbeing rooted in values of responsibility and harmony. Creative Arts, Music Studies, and Visual Arts Technology integrate sustainability through cultural heritage preservation, sustainable creative industries, environmental storytelling, and artistic advocacy for climate and social justice.

UMS—Where Every Programme Shapes a Sustainable Future

Academy of Arts and Creative Technology, Borneo Institute for Indigenous Studies and Faculty of Islamic Studies

With sustainability woven through all faculties and programmes, UMS ensures that every graduate—whether an engineer, doctor, psychologist, artist, educator, scientist, or economist—contributes meaningfully to the global sustainability agenda. This interdisciplinary commitment reflects UMS’s identity as a university that not only teaches sustainability, but actively lives it.