Sustainable Business MSc (Online)

In this introductory module you'll explore some of sustainability’s key principles, including social equality and justice, regenerative systems, circularity, and citizenship.  

As you build an understanding of the complexities that exist at the heart of sustainable practice, you will begin to develop a ‘future thinking’ mindset. Human health, wellbeing and happiness will be considered as part of your evaluation and analysis of challenges related to the climate and ecological crises.  

You'll sharpen your commercial skills in the context of sustainability, ensuring you’re equipped with the critical and analytical thinking to identify opportunities for business transformation and provide strategic decision making. 

(30 credits) 

The move towards a better world requires an exploration of the societal structures that impact upon sustainable development. Drawing on philosophy and theology, this module explores the interconnectivity of society and the environment and delves deep into how business can be done differently, to contribute to transformative social-environmental justice.  

You'll examine how businesses can lead the way with ethical policy, governance and decision-making, driving the transition to a more sustainable future. 

You’ll consider real-world challenges and apply your knowledge and skills to construct solutions to complex problems. You’ll also develop the communication and persuasion skills needed to challenge the status quo and change mindsets. 

(30 credits)   

Creating sustainable business solutions requires a problem-solving approach to the challenges that we face and an understanding of the internal and external contexts in which commercial organisations operate.   

In this module, you’ll research and evaluate the global, local and organisational forces that affect business operations and identify sustainable market opportunities in response.  

You'll take a strategic approach to business creation and form a persuasive justification for the introduction of a new-to-market business concept.   

(30 credits)   

To drive meaningful sustainable transformation, attitudinal and behavioural change is required. Individuals, teams and whole organisations need to be supported to adopt new ways of living and working. 

Within this module you will explore conscious change management from different perspectives, including those of customers, colleagues, partners and a range of communities. As part of the process, you will also reflect upon attitudes and behaviours in relation to your own practice and agency.  

You will explore theories of change and deepen your understanding of the barriers to change, as well as developing the knowledge and skills to plan and develop effective, ethical change management. 

(30 credits)   

Drawing upon the knowledge and experiences gained from previous modules, you'll produce an ambitious, critical and professional project designed to appeal to a specialist audience. This project can take a practice or research-based approach and may be designed to further current understanding, or to develop a concept that has the potential for transformative change.  

The Final Major Project will focus your passions and interests and should reflect your awareness of the contexts, challenges, possibilities, and goals of your sustainable practice. You'll also demonstrate increasing autonomy in research skills, building on your networks to support the development of your work. 

(60 credits) 

You can apply to begin your studies in September 2023 by selecting the relevant course route below:

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You can apply to begin your studies in January 2024 by selecting the relevant course route below:

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A 2:2 honours degree (or above) or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable. However, candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply, if they have significant relevant work experience. If you'd like to discuss our entry requirements, speak to an advisor.

For more information regarding equivalent international qualifications and Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) either request information with our easy online form, or read about it on our apply page. 

If your first language is not English, you'll need to take one of the following tests to verify your proficiency:

• IELTS - minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
• TOEFL iBT (online test) - minimum of 88 overall and at least 21 in all 4 components
• LanguageCert (online test) - a High Pass from the ESOL B2 Communicator test in reading, writing, speaking and listening (2 parts)

We also accept a range of equivalent recognised English language qualifications.

For more information about equivalent international qualifications or English language requirements please contact our friendly Course Advisors.