Management (Sustainable Business), MSc

Be on the forefront of innovation within the realm of sustainable business

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Course Overview

Do you have a passion for business sustainability, and want to be on the forefront of innovation within the realm of corporate social responsibility? By studying this programme you can be the future leadership for solutions to the pressing environmental problems of the modern business landscape.

The MSc Management (Sustainable Business) programme at Swansea University is designed for students who are interested in Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Management and Climate Change and will allow students going into general management roles to target sustainable or ethical companies as well as demonstrating how their knowledge will benefit a firm in focusing on these areas.

You will explore Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics as well as Sustainability and Environmental Management. In addition, you will learn about management in an interconnected global community as well as core management concepts such as managing financial resources, operations management, human resource management and marketing management to give you a solid grounding in a range of dynamic business principles.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence, the course is open to students from any discipline who would like to work in business or management. Upon successful completion of the relevant mapped modules within the MSc Management you will qualify for CMI’s Level seven Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership. 

Why Management (Sustainable Business) at Swansea?

  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders. 
  • The programme may be completed in a single year
  • Open to applicants with no existing experience of business or management related subjects
  • Professional body accreditation, which can help to accelerate your career
  • All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay campus
  • Business & Management Studies is ranked 83rd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Your Management (Sustainable Business) Experience

The MSc Management (Sustainable Business) aims to meet the growing demand for professionals with specialisation in corporate social responsibility, environmental management and sustainability. within organisations, providing you with the knowledge and skills that are essential in the modern business workplace.

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management we will work with you to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects in this exciting and competitive industry.

Teaching at Swansea is informed by research, and our staff have hands-on experience of both theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how.

You will have unlimited one to one bespoke careers advice from our dedicated careers team. You can go on a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative.

All our students benefit from co-location with industry at the innovative Bay Campus. Our facilities boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software.

Management (Sustainable Business) Employment Opportunities

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your MSc Management (Sustainable Business) programme will prepare you for a variety of career paths, with its emphasis on practical techniques for the design and construction of intelligent systems.

Your Management programme, with its CMI accreditation, will give you the opportunities to work across a wide range of sectors and thrive within this competitive market.  

Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

  • Sustainability Manager
  • Policy Officer
  • Environmental consultant
  • Sustainability Compliance Officer

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change