Sustainability MSc

The course aims:

- to develop sustainability leaders who will deliver real change in their organisations and play an integral role in a growing and evolving community of sustainability professionals,
- to provide students with a mix of technical and leadership (management/business) skills that will enhance their knowledge of sustainability practice and facilitate the improvement of the environmental, social and governance performance of organisations,
- to engender in students a sustainability mindset, capable of articulating the symbiotic relationship between business, society and the biospehere,
- to help students understand the market drivers for sustainability, so they can build a business case for integrating sustainability into practice, recognising the importance of creating long-term value for all stakeholders,
- to equip students to lead towards sustainability and model ethical and sustainable behaviours, and enable them to do the same in others, so collectively we can respond to the complex sustainability challenges we face with the changes required,
- to empower students and enhance their competencies, self-awareness and confidence to operate effectively as 'change leaders' and 'visionaries' in a team and to effectively communicate the sustainability agenda to internal and external stakeholders,
- to build a supportive network of sustainability professionals who share their learning and experience for the common good.

The course is suitable for:

- sustainability professionals across management levels who are keen to improve / enhance their sustainability skills, knowledge and abilities, and lead their organisations more effectively towards improved sustainability performance,
- employees who are new to their sustainability role, whether leading or employed within a team of dedicated experts, who are keen to build their sustainability skills, knowledge and abilities, and apply these in their workplace,
- employees in other functional areas (e.g. operations, procurement, HR) for whom sustainability is becoming an increasingly important aspect of their role, and who want to build their knowledge and skills in this area, and be equipped to lead their function to align with their organisation's sustainability strategy,
- entrepreneurial individuals who are looking to develop their sustainability skills, knowledge and abilities to grow an existing business in a sustainable way, or even start a new business.

We welcome applications from talented candidates from all backgrounds. Candidates are normally high potential, early-career managers with one to five years’ post-qualification experience in any sector. Usually candidates must hold either a:

First or a 2.1 UK honours degree in a relevant discipline, or
an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or 2.1 UK honours degree
Alternatively we will consider a professional qualification together with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification work experience.

On completion of the programme you will be awarded professional recognition as a Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) and Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or Chartered Environmentalist (Full Member of the IEMA) depending on your level of experience prior to the course.