MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management (Online)
- Online, Switzerland
- València, Spain
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Rushford Business School’s 100% online MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management covers environmental policy, sustainable value‑chain management, waste and resource optimization, and energy‑saving processes. It blends research and industry needs to build skills for environmental management in national and international contexts, addressing environmental, social, technological issues. Programme suits professionals who want to align business goals with environmental objectives amid advancing technologies like artificial intelligence.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in private firms, NGOs, government agencies, or multinationals pursuing sustainability initiatives. Career opportunities include Environmental Scientist, Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Specialist, Waste Management Director, consultant, sustainability manager, and corporate sustainability officer.
Sustainability has become a critical issue for businesses because advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence pose a significant threat to the environment. Companies need to prioritize sustainability initiatives to reduce their carbon footprints and maintain a long-term brand reputation. Big companies, including Microsoft and Amazon, are taking the initiative to address environmental concerns; for example, Microsoft has committed to going carbon negative by 2030. A couple of years down the line, these companies would need experts to align their business goals with environmental goals. They will need skilled practitioners deft in sustainable value chain management, and sustainable business management, among others. It is high time to tap the opportunities by pursuing professional studies in this domain.
Rushford’s MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management Program aims to provide learners with a thorough understanding of business sustainability in the context of environmental policy development. In the modern competitive environment, sustainability has become a key issue in the business landscape, requiring entrepreneurs to innovate energy-saving processes, optimize raw materials and other resources, and embark on a useful waste management system. The Program adequately conflates research interests and industry needs by providing a range of general and specific courses. It tries its best to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.
The program will equip you with a range of skills and capabilities integral to comprehensive environmental management in a firm. You will get a comprehensive overview of environmental, social, technological, and political issues that organizations face in managing business procedures in national and international contexts. An integrated approach will provide you a broad framework encompassing major business aspects.
Rushford’s 60 ECTS (One-year) MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management comprises 15 courses – 5 Core Courses and 10 Sustainability and Environmental Management specific courses.
To be qualified for 60 ECTS MSc, you must complete all 15 courses. Each course comprises 4 ECTS.
Foundation - Core Management (20 ECTS)
ECTS
Transformational Management
4
Managerial Economics
4
Organizational Behaviour
4
Marketing in a Digital World
4
Accounting for Financial Reporting
4
Foundation - Sustainability & Environmental Management (20 ECTS)
ECTS
Development Economics
4
International Business Environment
4
Advanced Microeconomics
4
Introduction to Macroeconomics
4
International Trade and Finance
4
Operational Expert - Sustainability & Environmental Management (20 ECTS)
ECTS
International Business Policy
4
Economic Analysis of Energy Sector
4
Energy and Sustainable Business
4
Enterprise and Circular Economy
4
Sustainability Entrepreneurship & Innovation
4
After completing the course, learners are able to:
- Gain a thorough knowledge of best practices in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.
- Apply knowledge to integrate social and economic concerns of a business with environmental aspects.
- Understand environmental legislation in different countries of operations.
- Apply environmental assessment at different levels of business decision-making.
- Conduct research to innovate sustainable business processes.
57 % of respondents confirmed that companies have included sustainability issues in strategic planning- McKinsey Survey 2010.
As more and more companies are paying heed to social responsibility and environmental concerns, the need for environmental specialists is likely to skyrocket. After completing the course, you will have the option of joining private firms, NGOs, government concerns, and other organizations, such as Amazon and Microsoft, who are on a spree to sustainability initiatives. You can also begin your consultancy, and work as an independent environmental consultant.
Some of the profiles you might prefer are:
- Environmental Scientist
- Lecturer
- Environmental Consultant
- Conservation Hydrologist
- Waste Management Director
- Environmental Journalist
- Agroforester
- Sustainability Specialist
Who Is This Program For
The program is suitable for:
- Graduates seeking to pursue an advanced degree course in the field of sustainability and environmental management.
- Professionals aiming for senior leadership roles in organizations
- People interested in learning different aspects of business sustainability and its impact on various business processes.
- Learners who are enthusiastic about making businesses more suitable for society.
- Mid-level managers seeking to advance their entrepreneurial capabilities.
