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Sustainable Business MSc

Year of entry: 2025

Course length: 12 months Full-Time

We revise our fees each academic year. For up-to-date fees information for 2025 entry, please visit our website.

About the course

Develop a sustainability mindset, learn how to challenge orthodox thinking and make the world more ecologically, socially and economically sustainable.

  • Identify how a sustainable business perspective can support the development of solutions to foster sustainability transitions
  • Evaluate research on societal transitions towards meeting the UN SDGs and the role of a sustainable business perspective within this
  • Apply problem-solving skills individually and collaboratively to produce compelling arguments for actionable solutions to sustainability challenges
  • Collaborate and develop effective team dynamics and project management processes
  • Evaluate global sustainability challenges and compare various perspectives on how societies can respond to them

Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

Number one in the UK and Europe, and number two in the world for social and environmental impact (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024)

Classes will feature debates, role-play, real-world cases and live projects

Where will your degree take you?

IEMA accredited course

Sustainable Business is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). All students enrolled on the course will benefit from free student membership to the IEMA as well as support with future careers and a head start for future leaders in sustainability.

Sustainable Development Goals

The University has consistently ranked in the top 10 universities globally for impact against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by the Times Higher Education and AMBS is a member of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education.

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