Business and Management with Sustainability PgCert/PgDip/MSc

MSc Business and Management with Sustainability at Aberdeen Business School follows a contemporary curriculum enabling students from any academic background to transition successfully into challenging managerial careers that recognise the global economic, social and political trends impacting upon ethical and responsible organisational decision making.

By providing a solid grounding in contemporary areas of management with a focus on sustainable finance, the energy transition agenda and policymaking to support sustainable business outcomes, the MSc Business Management with Sustainability aims to develop graduates that can provide well-researched solutions to strategic challenges in business.

The course helps students establish a skill set that is highly desirable in the global job market. You will be prepared to help formulate, implement, analyse and manage global sustainability practices.

Learning Methods

You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed over the duration of the course:

• 1 written exam, typically for 3 hours
• 8 written assignments, including essays
• 1 dissertation
• 1 oral assessment

Prospects

The MSc in Business and Management with Sustainability aims to develop students who are reflective and critical thinkers, able to analyse, solve problems, and make managerial judgements that recognise the global economic, social and political trends impacting upon ethical and responsible organisational decision making.

Ultimately, through a problem-based approach to learning, students will build an awareness of the many global sustainability challenges that increasingly demand more innovative solutions from the world of business and management.

If you are interested in developing the skills and knowledge needed to become a changemaker by supporting businesses in instilling sustainable practices, MSc in Business Management with Sustainability is the right degree for you.

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.