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Strategies for Behaviour Change
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:46
Abstract
In this course students deepen their knowledge of how individuals behave and make decisions. Students learn about the latest insights from behavioural science and explore how they can be applied to tackle global development and sustainability challenges. Students also gain an understanding of the limitations and challenges associated with behaviourally-informed policies.
Objective
- Students gain a broad understanding of the factors that influence people’s economic and non-economic decisions - Students appreciate the ethical objections to behavioural interventions and can understand their limitations - Students become more aware of their own biases and are able to recognise biases in others - Students can identify opportunities for designing more behaviourally-informed policies in the realms of development and sustainability, and are able to assess their effectiveness
Content
• Being human - why we do the things we do? Biases, preferences, and heuristics • Theories and models of behaviour change • Designing behavior change interventions and measuring effectiveness • Ethical concerns and limitations of behaviour change approaches • The future of behaviour change - implications for development cooperation
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- WBZ , NDS
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Strategies for Behaviour Change
Block course: 16.12. – 18.12.2025
Location: CLD A1
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No time listed | 24 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Die Pflichtfächer des NADEL sind ausschliesslich für Studierende des MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development und für Fachkräfte der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (EZA) mit mindestens 2 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der EZA und einem von der ETH anerkannten Abschluss auf Masterstufe zugänglich. Doktorierende, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden. Die Wahlfächer stehen Masterstudierenden der ETH offen mit Anmeldung/Warteliste. Priorität haben MAS Studierende.)
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CAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Findet jedes Frühjahrssemester und jedes zweite Herbstsemester (mit ungerader Jahreszahl) statt.)