Sustainability Management (Taught)

There is growing demand for managers who can lead and drive sustainability change within an organisation. This unique course is designed to meet that demand. It explores how to address sustainability issues in an organisation's key operational functions, from accounting to supply chain management.

You will gain the knowledge and skills you need to develop projects that focus on social transformation through organisations and their stakeholders. You will learn how to manage an organisation as it moves from a traditional business model to a sustainable one. We'll show you how to design an organisation that is based on sustainability. This is essential for an ecological global economy.

You'll explore key sustainability challenges through:

• political economy

• finance

• accounting

• entrepreneurship

• marketing

• strategic management

As you progress through the course, you will be able to:

• engage with industry partners

• carry out interdisciplinary research

• plan for a sustainability career

• study abroad (if eligible)

Compulsory Modules
Role of Business in Society - Issues and Challenges
International Marketing Ethics
Sustainable Venture Creation
Management Inquiry and Analysis
Sustainability Management and the Natural Environment
Political Economy of Sustainable Development
Finance and Accounting for Sustainability
Advanced Sustainability Management Project
Optional Modules
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Digital Transformation for Social Good
Sustainable HRM Work and Employment

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Case study
Dissertation
Essay
Oral presentation
Problem-solving exercises
Report
Written exercise