Course summary
Designed and delivered by expert academics from Leeds University Business School and the School of Earth and Environment, this inspiring innovative online Sustainable Business Leadership MSc / Postgraduate Certificate is one of few courses that integrates the two areas of sustainability and business. Our Sustainable Business Leadership course features specialist modules like: Policy, Governance and Sustainability; Contemporary Economics; Sustainability and Business; Decision Making in a Complex World, and Leadership for Change and Sustainability and Business, which speak directly to the skills that employers are actively seeking. You’ll be able to draw on sustainability techniques, concepts, and analytical skills to solve and communicate solutions to complex business issues. You’ll also learn how to develop sustainable business strategies to transition to a more sustainable economy, whilst effectively leading on change strategies, in your organisation. You’ll use your knowledge to make a positive contribution to sustainability and make a meaningful impact in your organisation, by helping to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with sustainability. Who is this Sustainable Business Leadership course for? If you are highly driven to transition to a more sustainable economy and manage the implementation of sustainability strategies in your organisation, this online Masters / Postgraduate Certificate in sustainable business gives you the forward-thinking knowledge to take your career to the next level. It is perfect if you:
- Have no or limited managerial experience but are looking to upskill into sustainable leadership roles with the opportunity to influence organisational approaches to a wide range of contemporary sustainability issues.
- Are an experienced manager from a range of sectors with a solid working background in business and/or sustainability and wish to progress to the C-suite to better lead individuals or teams that drive technical solutions for sustainability.
- Would like to work in the areas of business and sustainability but come from a different background, so desire to learn the key aspects of both areas and achieve a formal qualification in the subject.
- Want to develop your academic knowledge further in this field or ensure your skills and knowledge remains relevant through life-long learning.
Assessment method
Assessment methods for this sustainable business management course will emphasise not just knowledge, but essential skills development too. Assessments will vary from module to module, with examples including: individual and group projects, assignments to build real-world experience, live and pre-recorded student presentations, literature reviews, using extensive online resources via the library, reflective logs, essays/written reports. Multiple choice exams for formative learning feedback (no more than 5% of summative assessment of the taught modules but are often used as formative feedback to check on your learning). We do not use traditional exams as our experience has indicated that these are not suitable for online learning students).
Entry requirements
A First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any subject. If you hold a 2.2 (hons) bachelor degree in any subject, or professional qualifications equivalent to Bachelor with Honours/Masters we will consider your application for the MSc course if you have at least three years of relevant work experience in a professional environment. If you hold professional qualifications or Higher education qualifications equivalent to Level 5, we will consider your application for the MSc course if you have at least five years of relevant work experience in a professional environment. Professionally qualified candidates who do not meet the formal qualifications will also be considered but assessed individually. We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information, please contact our Enrolment Advisors via email: [email protected]. Where necessary, students will be expected to improve their English further during the course by making use of the online English tuition support that we provide. Mathematics entry requirements / numerical competence: Applicants will need to demonstrate: the successful completion of a university degree, or the successful completion of a recognised professional qualification with a clear numerical component (e.g., ACCA, CFA), or GCSE or A level Maths (or recognised international equivalent) or other forms of evidence outlining mathematical abilities will also be considered by the Programme Leader. English Language entry requirements: GCSE English language at grade C or above, or IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component, or an appropriate equivalent English language qualification (read more). Other forms of evidence may be considered but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. In certain circumstances applicants can provide alternative proof of English language proficiency rather than a standard English test. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You should discuss the criteria with your Enrolment Advisor to see if this can be considered.
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Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT
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