Business and Management with Sustainability PgCert | PgDip | MSc |
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
MSc Business and Management with Sustainability at Aberdeen Business School follows a contemporary curriculum enabling students from any academic background to transition successfully into challenging managerial careers that recognise the global economic, social and political trends impacting upon ethical and responsible organisational decision making.
By providing a solid grounding in contemporary areas of management with a focus on sustainable finance, the energy transition agenda and policymaking to support sustainable business outcomes, the
MSc Business Management with Sustainability
aims to develop graduates that can provide well-researched solutions to strategic challenges in business.The course helps students establish a skill set that is highly desirable in the global job market. You will be prepared to help formulate, implement, analyse and manage global sustainability practices.
This course is part of the MSc Business and Management programme, giving you the option of studying a 2 year MSc (with work placement).
Each course in the Business and Management programme comprises of a dual award:
Program Outline
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 a research focused project from a degree related discipline. Personal and professional skills such as research, communication and presentation 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.
Extended Master’s
We offer an extended Master’s route, starting in September, on our traditional 1-year route which incorporates a 12 month placement. This route has a duration of 24 months, and will follow the same teaching programme as the 1 year course. You will receive training, guidance and support to support you through the recruitment and selection stages for the jobs on offer from our dedicated Employability and Enrichment Hub team.
MSc Business & Management Programme (with work placement) - Key Information
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Modules
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our
course and module disclaimer
for more information.Learning Methods
You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals.
On Campus Study
There is 12 hours of timetabled classes per week with a further 12 hours of directed and individual study. The course uses a workshop type approach with flexible module sessions normally of 3 hours per week for each module.
Online Learning
Our virtual learning environment,
CampusMoodle
offers you flexibility of where and when you can study, offering full and open access to tutors and other class members. You have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting.CampusMoodle
will provide you with lectures and course materials, discussion forums and live chat.Activity Summary
Full-time mode
Lectures
- up to 30 students per group, 14 hours per weekTutorials
- 8 hours per weekIndependent Study
- 23 hours per weekPlacement/Work Based Learning
- 12 hours per month where applicablePart-time mode
Lectures
- up to 30 students per group, 6 hours per weekTutorials
- 4 hours per weekIndependent Study
- 12 hours per weekHow long is a Business and Management with sustainability course?
This Business and Management with Sustainability course can be successfully completed within 1 year - 36 months.
Independent Study
The course is rounded off with an independent piece of work that pulls together the learning from all taught modules into a comprehensive Capstone project. Students choose one of two approaches to the Capstone project – a traditional dissertation or a live work-based consultancy project. Students can choose based on personal preference and career aspirations.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed over the duration of the course:
Staff Delivering on This Course
Aberdeen Business School is committed to the highest standards of quality and best practice in pedagogy and research within an environment which values all associated stakeholders to transform individuals and communities by providing demand-led teaching and research to contribute to economic, social and cultural development regionally, nationally and internationally.
Teaching staff are actively engaged in research and scholarly activities and can therefore help to prepare students for both current and future professional practice.
Many staff of Aberdeen Business School contribute to quality procedures in other institutions in the UK in roles such as external examiners, validators and professional body accreditors, thereby ensuring parity of expectation across the Higher Education sector nationally.
Feedback
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
The Inclusion Centre
Online Learning & Support
All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
CampusMoodle
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
Study Skills Support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
University Library
Capstone
You are encouraged to apply for live Capstone consultancy projects which are sourced locally and are advertised through our Professional Enrichment hub. You are also able to negotiate and source your own consultancy host organisation in discussion with the Professional Enrichment Hub.
12 month Placement
For those on our Extended Master’s route (24 months Full Time On Campus) you will have the opportunity to embark on a 12 month placement on completion of the 9-month teaching programme (mid-May). If you successfully secure a placement, you will start your placement no later than September and will complete your placement by the following June prior to graduation in July.
Placement opportunities are real jobs in an extensive range of organisations from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to global multinationals, and is an excellent way to test your academic knowledge, develop transferable skills and develop your business networks. The employing organisation is likely to be a source of rich data for the Capstone module and you will be encouraged to research an organisational issue of your choosing – likely identified through discussion with the placement employer. You will also complete a reflective e-portfolio which captures the skills development through the placement period.
Throughout the placement you will be assigned both a workplace mentor and an academic mentor and will receive ongoing support to enhance your career development.
N.B. You are responsible for finding the placement, with support from the placement team, and as such the University cannot guarantee that all students will be successful in securing a placement. If unsuccessful, your course fee attached to the work experience element will be refunded.
Prospects
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
Is studying Business and Management with sustainability a good career choice?
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