Name: Sustainable Management & Leadership, MSc
Price: £9,000 per year GBP

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Duration

1 year

Start

January 2025

Delivery

In-person

Our Master's in Sustainable Management and Leadership offers an innovative approach to developing future leaders. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to create sustainable businesses and organizations.

Through hands-on learning, you'll gain practical insights into sustainability practices. This allows you to make meaningful contributions towards a more environmentally sustainable world.

This course offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends sustainability, management, and leadership principles. This allows you to gain a deeper understanding of how to lead and manage sustainable organizations.

The course offers hands-on experiential learning opportunities. You'll study and experience case studies, field trips, and opportunities for internships. These allow you to apply knowledge you've learned in real-world settings.

We place a strong emphasis on sustainability practices. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to create sustainable businesses and organizations.

Our Sustainable Management & Leadership course provides networking opportunities. You'll connect with industry professionals, fellow students, and alumni. Having these industry connections provides you with a number of career development opportunities.

Our Masters Degree provides you with a unique and exciting learning experience. You'll be prepared to make meaningful contributions towards a more sustainable future.

Why study with us

You'll be prepared to become a leader, who can integrate sustainability practices into every aspect of an organization.
We’ll prepare you for a wide range of careers in sustainable business and leadership. You'll be suitable for roles in corporate sustainability, environmental consulting, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable investing
Our research-led program emphasises hands-on learning. You'll apply sustainability concepts in real-world scenarios. This provides you with practical skills valued by employers.

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What you'll do

You’ll learn how to develop skills to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in sustainable business practices.
You’ll develop leadership skills that are essential for driving change towards sustainability, including strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
You’ll apply sustainable management principles to various business functions enabling you to lead sustainable business practices and influence positive change towards a more sustainable future.

Modules

On this module you'll learn effective approaches to leadership, management and change. You'll develop critical awareness and analysis of leadership and management perspectives and theories. The module will introduce you to a range of theoretical perspectives to become knowledgeable appraisers. You'll learn relevant leadership and management strategies, and the distinction between the two.

Module code: BM4208

This module will draw from the CIPD Profession Map in terms of knowledge, principles, and behaviours, as these set out standards that shape excellence in people professionals. You'll be expected to develop holistically through engagement with appropriate CIPD resources relevant to their role and/or professional interest. Key topics include: People Management Practice with links to Performance and Productivity, Strategic Thinking with Connections to the Internal and External Environment , Line Management and The HR Profession.

Module code: HR4201

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

Dr Kalama Adefe

Lecturer

Dr Oluseyi Kuti

Lecturer in Professional Leadership and Management

Dr Paulina MacKrell

Senior Lecturer in Research Methods in Leadership and Management

Dr Awasha Atiega

Tutor/Lecturer

What jobs can you get with a degree in Sustainable Management & Leadership?

The MSc in Sustainable Management and Leadership prepares graduates for careers in sustainable business and leadership fields:

Corporate Sustainability Manager: Responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies. This includes managing sustainability initiatives, setting goals, reporting on performance, and engaging stakeholders.
Environmental Consultant: Providing advice and support to businesses and organizations on environmental sustainability. such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon emissions reduction.
Social Entrepreneur: Creating and managing innovative and sustainable business models that address social and environmental issues, while generating profits.
Sustainable Supply Chain Manager: Managing the environmental and social impacts of a company's supply chain. This includes managing supplier relationships, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards.

The MSc in Sustainable Management and Leadership provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the field of sustainable business, with diverse career opportunities available in both the public and private sectors.

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 or equivalent will gain entry on to the program, if you do not meet this criteria but have equivalent experience please get in touch.

Applicants would normally have a first degree at Honours Classification 2:2 or above in a related discipline
Candidates with professional qualifications and/or work experience are considered on a case by case basis and will be asked to attend a 45-minute interview to discuss their background and interest in the course
For students where English is not their first language, a score of at least 6.5 on IELTS or equivalent

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25

Full-time£9,000 per year

Part-time£1000 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£16,900 per year

2025/26

Full-time£9,450 per year

Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package. 
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Carers Bursary
If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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Sports scholarships
We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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Alumni Loyalty Discount
UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
Find out more about Alumni Loyalty Discount

Teaching and learning on the program is delivered through a variety of methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, practical sessions, and tutorials. We place great importance on the student experience. We strive to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment.

The School consists of highly qualified and experienced academics. Many of our academics have industry experience and are involved in cutting-edge research.

Assessment on the program is conducted through a range of methods. This includes coursework, exams, practical assessments, and presentations. We place a strong emphasis on continuous assessment throughout the year to ensure you're achieving your full potential.

We provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience through:

Placements
Work-based learning
Industry-focused projects.

The university also offers a range of support services, including:

Academic support
Mental health support
Career guidance.

The MSc Sustainable Management and Leadership contains modules that encourage students to think about sustainability, people management, leadership and change and the future of sustainability. The program closes with an independent research project where students focus on their specific area of interest.

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This course is delivered by the School of Business

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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