Global Sustainable Management

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 level or above in any subject (or International students holding a qualification recognised as equivalent by the University).

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our Global Sustainable Management course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage and lead in private, voluntary and public domains with the green credentials which will enable you to operate in organisational environments that seek to develop sustainability and responsible management into their core practice.

It provides a specific focus on ethical and sustainable business management on a global scale and will help you to develop an understanding of practices from around the world.

You will be exposed to live case studies to allow you to gain an appreciation of real business contexts. You will also be encouraged to develop your skills and competencies as managers throughout the course and to apply your knowledge in a final, business related research project. Employability is a key aspect of the course and you will be given the opportunity to customise your degree according to your individual career goals.

A Certificate in Strategic Management (a Chartered Management Institute qualification) is optionally awarded upon successful completion of the programme, which will greatly impact your long term career aspirations. You will also have access to Associate Membership of the CMI.

Key features

• Scholarships and discounts for international students, based on their grades
• Cross-learning amongst students of diverse backgrounds and cultures from around the world
• Opportunities to work with senior academics who have extensive experience in sustainable and responsible business management
• Critical insights into the emerging field of sustainability and sustainable development
• Opportunities to experience relevant practice through the internship pathway option
• A flexible design allowing two entry points, in September and January

Accreditation

This course has been mapped for dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Upon successful completion of specific modules and your course, you will be awarded a CMI Level 7 CMI L7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, in addition to your Masters degree. During your studies, you will also benefit from associate membership to the CMI (at no extra cost), inclusive of an interactive induction session hosted by the CMI, as well as access to the CMI's digital library, resources, and employability skills audit.

“Research has indicated that with a CMI Dual Accredited Degree, graduates have the key skills required by 97% of employers. CMI Dual Accreditation also offers a 7%-point employability boost 15 months after graduation, with earnings on average 8% more than non-accredited graduates”.

Placement (optional)

You will have the opportunity to go on a work placement for 6 or 12 months. You are supported in finding placements and can apply for a vacancy as you would a job. There are dedicated sessions to support you in CV writing, interview skills and job applications as well as access to 1:1 tutorials. Most placements start on completion of the taught modules.

The placement will allow you to gain first-hand experience within a real business environment to enhance your future employability and are usually paid. Some students choose to base their research project on a business-related issue arising during the placement. This would give you access to research participants and primary data, and allow you to apply the theories and principles discussed on the programme to a real organisation.

While on placement, you will be supported by a dedicated placements team able to respond to any problems you may be having, an individual tutor who visits you twice while you are on placement and you will retain access to all the University facilities including e-resources. At the end of the placement, you are required to submit a placement portfolio containing your learning contract, a satisfactory employer appraisal, a case study and an end of placement presentation.

Teaching

You are taught through interactive taught sessions that involve the exploration of sustainable development through lectures, practical activities, case study analysis, creative activities and games. The activities and taught content are integrated within each session so that students will develop an understanding of topics covered in lectures and be supported to develop independent learning capabilities through group activities, discussion, and creative learning activities.

Tutorials will be held by the Tutors to provide you with support and guidance which will enable them to be successful in their learning.

Graduate destinations

Graduates of the MSc Global Sustainable Management have a thorough insight into business practices and commercial ventures. A knowledge of sustainable business and management will prove desirable to most organisations therefore, in addition to the top employment sectors, management graduates are also recruited into roles as:

• Sustainability Consultants / Advisors
• Sustainability Analysts
• Sustainability Auditors
• Sustainability Managers / Senior Managers

Student employability

Employability is a key element of the philosophy of the course design. The course is structured around producing competitive graduates ready for the current challenges of the job market. They are taught a wide range of current and relevant topics and trained to exhibit the best attributes and qualities of critical, open-minded, inclusive and skilful individuals. Besides, the international nature of the candidates, the diversity of expertise and backgrounds together with the UoW commitment to the sustainability agenda will play a crucial role in shaping the learning experience and the qualities of the graduates which will have a profound impact on their employability.

Links with employers

The Business School works closely with a number of professional organisations including the Chartered Institute of Management, Institute of Commercial Management, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Financial Accountants, Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, and British Computer Society.

The School has worked with a number of business clients in developing and delivering its programmes. These include – The NHS (a range of Primary Care and Acute Trusts); Local Government (a range of County, District and Unitary Authorities); West Mercia, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Staffordshire Constabularies; Ministry of Defence and The Royal Air Force; Her Majesty’s Prison Service; Royal Mail; Financial Services Organisations (e.g. Lloyds TSB, HBOS Plc, Clerical Medical, NFU Mutual and Virgin Money); Housing Associations, Southco, Malvern Instruments, Allpay Limited, G4S Secure Solutions, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and Hitachi Capital.

The School has well-developed working relations with the local business community many of whom contribute to postgraduate programmes through the internship option to give students a real-world insight into the future world of work and/or to provide live client briefs to students. Senior managers from this business community have been involved in the design of this programme. They were consulted on the skills and attributes they expect to see in our graduates as we well as the knowledge and academic competencies they want our graduated to exhibit.

Information for international students

We usually require a minimum IELTS of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or Pearson 59 (with no less than 51 in each component) or various Cambridge certificates. Other equivalent English qualifications will also be considered. Some courses may require a higher score for professional accreditation or registration.