MSc, PgCert, PgDip Business and Management with Sustainability

at Robert Gordon University

Stage 1
You will increase your understanding of contemporary management practice, focusing on sustainable corporate finance and the energy transition agenda while delving into policymaking and leadership to support sustainable business outcomes.

Stage 2
You will critically review and manipulate a range of tools and techniques to support strategic decision-making in relation to global sustainability and ethical management. You will further develop your awareness and understanding of energy policy and economics, sustainability and transitions and enhance your ability to apply expertise in management with a focus on sustainability.

Stage 3
 

• The Capstone module is designed to provide you with an opportunity to integrate master's level knowledge and skills by independently working on an extended academic thesis or a business consultancy project from a degree related discipline. Personal and professional skills such as research, oral presentation and teamwork skills will be developed.
• *The Capstone project can be undertaken in Year 3 or during two summer periods at the end of Year 1 and Year 2.

• Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline.
• Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis

English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

International Students 
International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

SCOTTISH STUDENTS
 

• Year 1-£8,240
• Year 2 (Full placement year)-£5,500

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
 

• Year 1-£15,450
• Year 2 (Full placement year)-£5,500

The MSc in Business and Management with Sustainability aims to develop students who are reflective and critical thinkers, able to analyse, solve problems, and make managerial judgements that recognise the global economic, social and political trends impacting upon ethical and responsible organisational decision making.

Ultimately, through a problem-based approach to learning, students will build an awareness of the many global sustainability challenges that increasingly demand more innovative solutions from the world of business and management.

If you are interested in developing the skills and knowledge needed to become a changemaker by supporting businesses in instilling sustainable practices, MSc in Business Management with Sustainability is the right degree for you.

Whether you wish to work for a large corporation or a smaller business, the public or the non-for-profit sector, lead impactful research projects or launch your own start-up, the course will equip you with the necessary skill- and mind- set to formulate and implement responsible and sustainable strategies that respond to the grand societal challenges of our time