MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment

at University of Oxford

The course objectives are addressed through a 'foundations module', eight core modules, two electives and a dissertation. The learning objectives of the module are as follows: 
 

• Foundations of Net Zero and Sustainable Development
• Systems Change, Enterprise, and Innovation
• Methods and Data
• New Environmental Economic Thinking
• Spaces, Infrastructure and Technology for Net Zero, Sustainable Development 

Degree-level qualifications
 

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
 

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any discipline.
   

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
 

GRE General Test scores
 

• No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
• Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience
   

Applicants should demonstrate a genuine and informed interest in sustainable development and net zero, and intersections with enterprise.  Evidence of relevant practice experience should be outlined, but is not required. It is desirable that applicants have leadership potential, and/or an interest in the concept of leadership as it pertains to sustainable development and net zero.

Home    
£25,170

Overseas    
£39,280

It is anticipated that this MSc will equip current and future decision-makers with the knowledge, skills and networks to lead change towards sustainability across the public and private sectors and, on a global stage. The course will enable students to either start or continue on and rapidly progress within a career trajectory, or to pivot and change sector and/or function. The department anticipate that majority of graduating students will pursue non-academic careers. However, some exceptional students are likely to pursue DPhil studies, and they will receive mentorship to support these ambitions.
 

Employability is embedded throughout the course in multiple ways:
 

• By connecting science and enterprise for academic excellence: The MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment is at the intersection of research on economics, finance and governance, leveraging interdisciplinary science. The course will be anchored in theoretical and methodological innovations to understand and respond to challenges at an applied level.
• Through direct practitioner knowledge within core teaching staff.
• Focus on outcomes through the enterprise forum.