Sustainable Business Leadership

Overview

Within this Sustainable Business Leadership M.Sc from University of Leeds you’ll be able to draw on sustainability techniques, concepts, and analytical skills to solve and communicate solutions to complex business issues. You’ll also learn how to develop sustainable business strategies to transition to a more sustainable economy, whilst effectively leading on change strategies, in your organisation.

Who is this Sustainable Business Leadership MSc for?

If you are highly driven to transition to a more sustainable economy and manage the implementation of sustainability strategies in your organisation, this online Masters in sustainable business gives you the forward-thinking knowledge to take your career to the next level. It is perfect if you:

• Have no or limited managerial experience but are looking to upskill into sustainable leadership roles with the opportunity to influence organisational approaches to a wide range of contemporary sustainability issues.

• Are an experienced manager from a range of sectors with a solid working background in business and/or sustainability and wish to progress to the C-suite to better lead individuals or teams that drive technical solutions for sustainability.

• Would like to work in the areas of business and sustainability but come from a different background, so desire to learn the key aspects of both areas and achieve a formal qualification in the subject.

• Want to develop your academic knowledge further in this field or ensure your skills and knowledge remains relevant through life-long learning.

Career opportunities

• As a student, you’ll benefit from the University of Leeds’ award-winning Careers Service. The extensive E-resources, one-to-one support and online workshops and lectures will help you capitalise on your studies and tailor your career support to help you achieve your full potential.

One-to-One Support:

• Expert career consultants: If you need expert help making plans to get into your chosen career or just need to ask some questions about your career choice you can book a one-to-one online appointment with one of our expert career advisors. Your appointment will be tailored to your individual circumstances meaning that no matter where you are in your career journey we will be able to help you.
• Interview preparation: As a student on the Sustainable Business Leadership Masters you may have years of experience attending interviews. However, if you are going for an interview in an new or unfamiliar sector or just want to practice your interview technique you can attend a mock online interview with a careers advisor. Our advisors use their wealth of expertise to ask the right kind of questions and provide detailed feedback.
• CV and job application development: If you want to prove to an employer that you are the ideal candidate for a job then your CV and application form are vitally important. Whilst you may feel you have perfected your CV and have significant experience filling in applications, in order to progress in your career or move to a new sector your CV may need a refresh. You may also need to learn how to present your newly acquired knowledge and skills on an application. The University careers advisors are able to help, providing practical one-to-one advice and feedback on your CV and job applications.