Course summary
Our MSc in Environment and Business will give you an in-depth understanding of environmental management and policy. Emphasis is on the practical application of environmental management so you can help businesses develop sustainable best practices. We’ll prepare you for a successful career in the emerging environmental sector. Your technical and management skills will help you identify and manage opportunities that maximise sustainable development and minimise environmental impact. The focus is on how to help businesses prosper both financially and sustainably. You’ll deepen your research skills and techniques by completing a dissertation on a topic you want to explore further, supported by our academic staff. Designed and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of leading academics, the course is supported by input from real-world industrial practitioners. We have many years’ experience in both environmental and business postgraduate education, and a high research rating in Environmental Science in Scotland. This MSc extends your understanding of business skills that help protect the environment as part of your career. You’ll graduate able to embrace and manage sustainable challenges within your chosen field. The programme can be studied full time for one year or over two years part-time.
Modules
EEM500 Environmental Management; EEM507 Renewable Energy; BMT530 Project Management; ANF517 Advanced Business Management; EEM408 Waste and Wastewater Management.
Assessment method
The taught course will be assessed using a combination of written coursework, presentations, examinations and portfolios, and a written dissertation. Formal examinations, class tests and reports will also feature where relevant. You’ll be exposed to a variety of teaching, learning and assessment practices throughout the programme. This includes lectures, seminars, written/oral presentations and project work. Field trips and industrial visits are used to develop appreciation of the practical application of research methods and data analysis.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have at least a lower second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent qualifications in Engineering, Science and Social Sciences. Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Scotland | £7900 | Whole course |
England | £10400 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10400 | Whole course |
Wales | £10400 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £10400 | Whole course |
EU | £17000 | Whole course |
International | £17000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG