Sustainability Management MSc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 28,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* no application closing date for this course
** international students | GBP 15,400 - home students
Key Summary
Introduction
There is a 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)
Rankings
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research โ Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 โ Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 130 University - QS World University Rankings 2025
- Global Top 170 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development โ Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
- Ranked 56th in the world and 19th in the UK for Sustainability (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)
Curriculum
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
Compulsory modules
- Role of Business in Society - Issues and Challenges
- International Marketing Ethics
- Sustainable Venture Creation
- Management Inquiry and Analysis
- Sustainability Management and the Natural Environment
- Finance and Accounting for Sustainability
- Advanced Sustainability Management Project
- The Moral Limits of the Market: Theory and Public Policy
Optional modules
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Digital Transformation for Social Good
- Sustainable HRM Work and Employment
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, you will be well-equipped to begin or advance in a sustainability-oriented career. You could take on the role of sustainability analyst, officer or manager. This could be in a wide range of organisations and sectors, such as government, business or non-profit.
Industry links
We have strong links with a wide range of organisations focused on pursuing sustainability. These cover a variety of industries and civil society areas.