Sustainable Management MSc

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Sustainable Development

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Course modules include: Semester 1 Fundamentals of Sustainable Management The module is designed to familiarise students with the critical aspects of sustainability within business operations, including the drivers, barriers, and trends. It explores the balance between economic performance and sustainable practices, highlighting the importance of ethical decision-making, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. Through engaging with contemporary case studies and theoretical frameworks, students will learn to apply sustainable management principles to real-world scenarios, emphasising practical, innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. Data Analytics for Sustainable Management. The module equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyse and interpret sustainability-related data, evaluate its implications for sustainable management practices, and apply data analytics techniques to address challenges in various industries. Through theory and practice, students can develop a critical understanding of the ethical and social considerations associated with data use in sustainable management. Logistics and Supply Chain Management This module focuses on equipping students with skills to navigate globalised supply networks sustainably. It covers core logistics and supply chain management principles, strategies, and practices, emphasising environmental impact reduction and social responsibility. Through the analysis of contemporary issues and the incorporation of applicable Sustainable Development Goals, students will develop critical thinking and ethical and responsible decision-making abilities to evaluate, enhance, and implement sustainable solutions for long-term benefits. Semester 2 Sustainability Reporting and Governance Sustainability reporting is critical for organisations to measure economic, environmental, and social activities. This module develops the studentsâ€™ appreciation of what must be disclosed in sustainability reports, to comply with local, national, and international sustainability reporting requirements. Students will also gain an understanding of how good corporate governance leads to high quality sustainability reporting and the effective management of the organisationâ€™s sustainability-related risks, opportunities, and targets progression. Managing and Leading Sustainable Business This module is designed to allow students to develop skills within aspects of sustainable business operations, focusing on the internals and how businesses can be managed and led. The module will consider new ways of managing and leading people and contemporary literature in the area. It will highlight the importance of diverse and inclusive management and leadership practices & ethical decision-making, whilst being socially responsible. Students will be given the opportunity to consider real-world scenarios, highlighting challenges and innovations to find solutions, which can be practically applied, by engaging with contemporary theory, business practices and case-studies, to give an authentic learning experience. Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Development This module provides an understanding of the relationships between societal and economic needs and the environment, focusing on a range of sectors. It explores different perspectives on the goals of improving human wellbeing and environmental conservation, particularly the extent to which these might be complementary, compatible or contradictory goals, and how this intersects with broader social phenomena such as inequality and climate justice. The module considers how different sectors approach the relationship between people, place and purpose. Semester 3 Sustainable Business Innovation Project: This module will enable students to undertake e a small project integral to sustainable management, building on the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sustainable Development

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the Universityâ€™s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements Applicants must: (a) have gained (i) a second class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body or from an institution or another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard, or an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and, (b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); the minimum English language requirements for non-native English speakers, are IELTS 6.0 (with no contributing band at less than 5.5). or, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b): (c) in exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability Studies pursued and examinations passed in respect of other qualifications awarded by Ulster University or by another university or other educational institution, or evidence from the accreditation of prior experiential learning, may be accepted as exempting candidates from part of the programme provided that : they shall register as students of the University for modules amounting to at least the final third of the credit value of the award at the highest level. If students are exiting with the PgDip or PgCert, they need to have registered as students of the University for modules amounting to at least the final 50% of the credit value of the award at the highest level.

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