Online course
Sustainable Business Leadership
MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
Lead the delivery of sustainability strategies in your organisation with a qualification from one of the UK’s leading universities.
Delivered 100% online, our Sustainable Business Leadership course is one of few online MSc/ Postgraduate Certificate courses that integrates the two areas of sustainability and business, drawing on expertise from leading academics at Leeds University Business School and the School of Earth and Environment.
Why choose Leeds?
- We are ranked in the global top 100 and in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- The School of Earth and Environment is ranked in the global top 25 for Earth and Marine Sciences at the top 40 for Environmental Studies (QS World University Rankings, 2022).
- Leeds University Business School is triple accredited and ranked 70th for Business and Management studies (QS World University Rankings by subject 2022).
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Overview
Type
MSc or PGCert Online
Start dates
January, March, May, July, September, November
Length
MSc: two to four years
PGCert: eight to 16 months
Fees 2023/24*
MSc: £17,500
PGCert: £6,600
Typical entry requirements
A First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any subject.
* Fees apply to those starting their course between September 2023 and July 2024. Please note, fees are reviewed annually and may change in subsequent academic years.
Course details
We have an MSc course, incorporating three foundation modules, six development modules, plus a project, to allow you to identify and develop research in an area of interest. Alternatively, you can study the Postgraduate Certificate, consisting of three foundation modules and one development module of your choice. Both the Masters and Postgraduate Certificate are taught at the same academic level and contain the same foundation modules: Sustainability and Business, Policy, Governance and Sustainability, and Contemporary Economics.
Integrating leading schools
Our online Sustainable Business Leadership course is delivered by expert module tutors from Leeds University Business School and the School of Earth and Environment.
At Leeds University Business School, we have a broad portfolio of research that contributes to developing a better understanding of the barriers for businesses and individuals to adopt practices that are environmentally friendly, sustainable and carbon neutral.
The Sustainability Research Institute as part of the School of Earth and Environment specifically explores a range of areas of research: climate change, energy, transport, water, resource use, land use, conservation, cities and communities, business, and lifestyles. Our School also has strong presence and links with the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) UK to carry out world-class, interdisciplinary research into sustainable future energy
Typical modules*
- Sustainability and Business (15 credits)
- Policy, Governance and Sustainability (15 credits)
- Contemporary Economics (15 credits)
- Leadership for Change (15 credits)
- Decision Making in a Complex World (15 credits)
- Enterprise Innovation and Sustainability (15 credits)
- Delivering Sustainable Solutions (15 credits)
- Sustainable Business Strategies (15 credits)
- Business Analytics (15 credits)
- Research Project (45 credits)
*Please note, modules are reviewed annually and may change in subsequent academic years. Postgraduate Certificate modules involve a smaller selection of those listed above.
This course is perfect if you:
- Have no or limited managerial experience but are looking to upskill into leadership roles with the opportunity to influence organisational approaches to a wide range of contemporary sustainability issues.
- Are an experienced manager from a range of sectors with a solid working background in business and or sustainability. You wish to progress to the C-suite to better lead individuals or teams that drive technical solutions for sustainability; or you want to develop your academic knowledge further in this field or ensure your skills and knowledge remains relevant through life-long learning.
- Would like to work in the areas of business and sustainability but come from a different background, so desire to learn the key aspects of both areas and achieve a formal qualification in the subject.
Fees and funding
MSc
UK and International: £17,500
The fee is composed of (which can be paid on a module-by-module basis*):
- nine taught modules (15 credits each): £1,650 per module
- project module fee (45 credits): £2,650
*If your fees are being paid directly to the University by your employer or sponsor you will not be able to pay on a module-by-module basis.
PGCert
UK and International: £6,600
The fee is composed of (which can be paid on a module-by-module basis*):
- four taught modules (15 credits each): £1,650 per module
*If your fees are being paid directly to the University by your employer or sponsor you will not be able to pay on a module-by-module basis.
Entry requirements
A First or 2.1 (hons) bachelor degree in any subject.
If you hold a 2.2 (hons) bachelor degree in any subject, or professional qualifications equivalent to bachelors with honours/Masters we’ll consider your application for the MSc course if you have at least three years of relevant work experience in a professional environment or for the PGCert course if you have at least two years of relevant work experience.
If you hold professional qualifications or Higher education qualifications equivalent to Level 5, we’ll consider your application for the MSc course if you have at least five years of relevant work experience in a professional environment or for the PGCert course if you have at least three years of relevant work experience.
Professionally qualified candidates who do not meet the formal qualifications will also be considered but assessed individually. We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information, please contact our Enrolment Advisors at studentenquiries.online@leeds.ac.uk.
Where necessary, students will be expected to improve their English further during the course by making use of the online English tuition support that we provide.
English language requirements
All applicants will need to have:
- GCSE English language at grade C or above, or an appropriate English language qualification.
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in in any component as stated in the current Taught Postgraduate Admissions Policy. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Mathematics requirements
Applicants will need to demonstrate:
- the successful completion of a university degree, or
- the successful completion of a recognised professional qualification with a clear numerical component (e.g., ACCA, CFA), or
- GCSE or A level Maths (or recognised international equivalent).
Other forms of evidence may be considered but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Course perspectives
University of Leeds online student
My Enrolment Advisor was very committed and efficient and clearly communicated with me what I needed to prepare on a week by week basis. He helped me through the process and ensured that I was completing all the requirements for my application. He made the process very easy for me.
Ji Yoon
Student Success Manager
“We pride ourselves on helping you integrate into your online learning community. We are passionate about helping you to achieve your personal goals. And no matter what work or life challenges you may face outside of your studies, we are always here to listen and provide guidance.”
Adam Morris
Course Leader
The Sustainable Business Leadership online course allows you to critically assess the relationship between organisations, the environment and society appreciating the challenges and opportunities sustainability can provide organisations. Through studying the course, you will have the opportunity to develop sought after business and sustainability skills and an ability to apply your newly acquired knowledge in order to investigate and integrate the areas of sustainability, business, and leadership.
Dr Jonathan Muir