Uniquely based outside of a business school, we are preparing you, the next generation of innovators, to think, develop and reinvent sustainable enterprises in an increasingly challenging world.
In this MSc in Sustainability and Business at University of Leeds Faculty of Environment from University of Leeds you will learn what shapes the relationships between business, environment and society, and how individuals and organisations can address social and environmental problems by means of creating and developing new businesses and innovation.
You'll develop specialist skills to meet the growing need for sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation. Although large corporations are more visible, real innovation in sustainability is emerging and being driven by new businesses.
Practical skills Ð like developing ideas and plans for new sustainable ventures, pitching to investors and acting as a change agent within large organisations Ð give you experience of genuine business challenges faced in the real-world.
Co-delivered by the Sustainability Research Institute and the Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies, youÕll learn directly from award-winning academics, professionals in government, large corporations, stakeholders and entrepreneurs.
Course highlights:
- Leading in the field for 10 years, you will be taught by leading experts from the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) Ð one of the largest academic groups of sustainability experts in the world.
- Gain direct experience of sustainability challenges in a developing country Ð you can choose an optional field course to Patagonia (South America) Ð essential if you're considering working in an international capacity.
- Uniquely based outside a business school Ð you'll focus on how sustainability leads business practice. You'll use key interdisciplinary research methods and approaches that relate to environmental management and corporate social responsibility.
- Study modules taught by experts from Leeds University Business School.
- Join a truly global School Ð think beyond Leeds and gain a wider perspective by studying alongside students and academics from across the world.
Career opportunities
You will learn the skills to pursue careers both in business and in other sectors of the economy, such as government or non-governmental organisations.
Your final career destination often depends on the experience you have had before starting the Masters, so if you have already worked in business you may find it easier to get sustainability or CSR jobs in companies immediately after graduation.
This Masters could also help you enhance your current sustainability credentials, returning to your jobs with new skills and understanding.
Alternatively, you could pursue a research career and continue on to a PhD.
Recent graduates work for local government or NGOs, or undertake internships. While others are now working for consultancy companies.
Typical roles undertaken by our recent graduates:
- Sustainable Procurement Officer, Leeds City Council
- Environmental training officer at Carlsberg Tetley
- Environmental consultant at Young White Green consultants
- Energy operating company, looking into upcoming environmental legislation and advising different sites on how to comply
- Research Analyst with Suzlon Energy Ltd India
- Leading the US strategy for 2degrees network - a collaboration platform for sustainable professionals
- ICICI Bank India, Project Finance with interest in funding renewable energy investments.
