Dataset - Business School Master students’ awareness and perception of SDGs

Dataset used in the investigation titled Business School Master students’ awareness and perception of SDGs (Not published yet).

Purpose – This study investigates the dynamics of awareness, perception, and sustainability literacy regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among Master's students at a leading Latin American business school. It addresses how educational programs integrating sustainability content contribute to students' understanding and engagement with the SDGs, as well as the specific academic and professional factors that impact on these dimensions in the Latin American higher education context.

Design – The authors ran a quantitative study using a survey instrument, adapted from Leiva-Brondo et al. (2022), collecting data from a representative sample (n=403) of Master's students. ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests assessed significant differences between demographic groups, academic programs, and professional backgrounds. Random forest algorithms determined the relative importance of various variables in predicting student learning outcomes in the sustainability area.

Findings – Student progress within their Master's program significantly enhances SDG awareness, perception, and sustainability literacy, with face-to-face programs proving more effective than other formats. Students in sustainability-focused sectors demonstrated a higher level of awareness. Predictive modeling indicates program progress as the most important variable. These findings have implications for curriculum design and the global pursuit of developing a well-educated generation equipped to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.

Originality – This research contributes empirical evidence from a Latin American business school to the global discourse on SDG integration in higher education. It examines how different curriculum delivery modes impact sustainability literacy and further, goes beyond awareness, exploring student participation in SDG-related activities and the impact of progress within programs.

Authorship: Sanchez S. ; De las Casas, F.; Zegarra, J. & Iglesias, J.