Course summary

Sustainability is at the forefront of a global agenda. From how it influences individuals’ decision making, to the impact it has on the strategic direction of multinational organisations. With the growing recognition of sustainability as a core business practice, there’s no better time to study a postgraduate management degree with sustainability at its heart. Developing your career On this course you’ll gain a thorough introduction to management practices, studying alongside students on our long-standing MSc Management course. Here you’ll explore units on organisational strategy and supply chain, amongst others, to give you key insights into various areas of business, management and leadership. As the focus of your studies, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about sustainability and sustainable development, studying specialist units looking at topics such as the circular economy and social, ethical and environmental challenges. You’ll then work towards completing a sustainability research project where you’ll get the opportunity to work with a real client on an assigned sustainability-related brief. Features and Benefits

• Sustainability focus – sustainability is becoming more important for companies, across all industries, all over the world. This course puts sustainability at the forefront of business and management education.

• UK top 3 sustainable university – Manchester Met has been named one of the UK’s leading sustainable universities in the People and Planet University League 2022/2023, having maintained a top-three ranking since 2013.

• Rise programme – all students are eligible to take part in curricular activities with Rise. These might include volunteering, project work and certifications.

• Triple accredited – our Business School holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.

• Practical learning – learn by solving real-world problems which bring the subjects you are studying to life.

• Developed by industry – this course has been developed with industry to make sure you learn the skills employers need.

• Optional internship year – this course offers the option to undertake an additional 36-48 week internship as part of your course, after you have completed your taught units.

• A city of opportunities – with global organisations, and innovative start-ups, Manchester offers a wealth of opportunities. Use our connections with employers to enhance your studies and professional network.

• Industry insight – learn what it takes to get ahead in the business world. We arrange lectures from industry experts and organise live projects for you to work on.

• Desirable skills – prepare for management roles in any sector, even if you haven’t got a business or management background.

• Taught by experts – learn from academics with experience working in industry and undertaking cutting-edge research into their field.