MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management

Program Overview

The Rushford Business School's MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management is a 12-month program that provides a comprehensive understanding of business sustainability within the context of environmental policy development. Graduates gain the skills and capabilities necessary for comprehensive environmental management in a firm, preparing them for senior leadership roles in reputable multinational companies or careers in private firms, NGOs, government concerns, or independent consulting as environmental specialists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Rushford Business School's MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management is a 12-month program designed to provide a thorough understanding of business sustainability within the context of environmental policy development. Sustainability has become a critical issue in the modern competitive environment, and businesses are required to innovate energy-saving processes, optimize resource utilization, and implement effective waste management systems.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, learners will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of best practices in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.
• Apply knowledge to integrate a business's social and economic concerns with environmental aspects.
• Understand environmental legislation in different countries of operation.
• Apply environmental assessment at different levels of business decision-making.
• Conduct research to innovate sustainable business processes.

Outline:

The program comprises 15 courses, divided into three categories:

• Foundation - Core Management (20 ECTS)
• Transformational Management (4 ECTS)
• Managerial Economics (4 ECTS)
• Organizational Behaviour (4 ECTS)
• Marketing in a Digital World (4 ECTS)
• Accounting for Financial Reporting (4 ECTS)
• Foundation - Sustainability & Environmental Management (20 ECTS)
• Development Economics (4 ECTS)
• International Business Environment (4 ECTS)
• Advanced Microeconomics (4 ECTS)
• Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 ECTS)
• International Trade and Finance (4 ECTS)
• Operational Expert - Sustainability & Environmental Management (20 ECTS)
• International Business Policy (4 ECTS)
• Economic Analysis of Energy Sector (4 ECTS)
• Energy and Sustainable Business (4 ECTS)
• Enterprise and Circular Economy (4 ECTS)

Careers:

Graduates of the program are equipped with the skills and capabilities necessary for comprehensive environmental management in a firm. They gain a broad understanding of the environmental, social, technological, and political issues faced by organizations in managing business procedures in both national and international contexts. The integrated approach of the program provides a comprehensive framework encompassing major business aspects, preparing learners for senior leadership roles in reputable multinational companies. Additionally, graduates can embark on careers in private firms, NGOs, government concerns, or pursue independent consulting as environmental specialists. Potential career paths include:

• Environmental Scientist
• Lecturer
• Environmental Consultant
• Conservation Hydrologist
• Waste Management Director
• Environmental Journalist
• Agroforester
• Sustainability Specialist