Taught course

Sustainability Management

Institution
Newcastle University · Newcastle University Business School
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Become a leader of sustainability in organisations. Develop the skills to help businesses develop socially and environmentally responsible practices. Learn to manage organisations for a sustainable future.

Overview
There is growing demand for managers who can lead and drive sustainability change within an organisation. This unique course is designed to meet that demand. It explores how to address sustainability issues in an organisation's key operational functions, from accounting to supply chain management.
You will gain the knowledge and skills you need to develop projects that focus on social transformation through organisations and their stakeholders. You will learn how to manage an organisation as it moves from a traditional business model to a sustainable one. We'll show you how to design an organisation that is based on sustainability. This is essential for an ecological global economy.
You'll explore key sustainability challenges through:
  • political economy
  • finance
  • accounting
  • entrepreneurship
  • marketing
  • strategic management
As you progress through the course, you will be able to:
  • engage with industry partners
  • carry out interdisciplinary research
  • plan for a sustainability career
  • study abroad (if eligible)

What you'll learn
You will:
  • gain a critical appreciation of global sustainability issues and challenges for organisations
  • learn how to reflect on sustainability management practices in ethical and responsible ways
  • apply systemic perspectives and use anticipatory and strategic thinking to address complex problems
  • engage in practice and research projects with real-life organisations
  • experience different learning environments and cultures
You will develop key skills in:
  • stakeholder communication
  • collaborative teamwork
  • socially responsible leadership

Information for international students

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

Fees and funding

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Dr Wee Chan Au - Degree Programme Director
Email
nubs.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 1503