Course summary
On this MSc Organizational Governance and Sustainability you will study the complex and changing relationships between business corporations, their stakeholders (shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers) and the societies in which they operate. Join us as we examine how the economic and financial aspects of organisational governance relationships have long been of concern to those in the business and investment communities. In recent years the social, political and moral aspects of these relationships have also become a major public concern, as has the sustainability of these organisations and the societies and environments within which they operate and are embedded. This course allows you to engage critically with the policy aspects of organisational governance and sustainability. It is ideal if you are keen to be professionally involved in:
- the direction and regulation of private, public and third sector organisations
- the management or trusteeship of pension and other investment funds
- the field of organisational, social and environmental sustainability.
- Our MSc Organizational Governance and Sustainability is international in scope, recognising both the wide variety of cultures and corporate governance systems within which businesses operate worldwide and the increasing globalisation of organisations and finance.
- The course builds upon the School of Business’s research strength in organisational governance and ethics, corporate responsibility and sustainability and organisational psychology. This is supported by Birkbeck’s Responsible Business Centre and our Centre for Political Economy and Institutional Studies.
- We combine an interdisciplinary approach with in-depth research training in business and organisational psychology. The course also offers you a strong foundation for PhD research in the area.
- The course benefits from the involvement of a number of leading figures in the field including members of national and international committees on organisational governance, shareholder activists and NGO representatives.
- organisational governance and sustainability analyst
- consultant or policy-maker
- corporate governance professionals involved in the direction, strategic management and regulation of organisations in the private, public and third sectors
- professional managers or trustees of pension and other investment funds.
Modules
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
Assessment method
A combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. See individual modules for specific assessment details for each module.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
Entry requirements
Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. A professional or other qualification obtained by written examinations approved by Birkbeck. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6225 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6225 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6225 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6225 | Year 1 |
| International | £10170 | Year 1 |
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
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Provider information
Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1E 7HX
Course contact details
Visit our course pageBirkbeck Student Advice Service
0203 907 0700