Business Sustainability Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Business Sustainability MSc at Liverpool Hope University provides a comprehensive exploration of the existential challenges facing modern commerce, including climate change and the destruction of nature. This programme addresses the critical shortage of green skills in the global economy by training professionals to lead transparent and accountable organisations. Students gain the expertise required to navigate the green transition, ensuring that "good business" remains sustainable and profitable.

Why Business Sustainability at Liverpool Hope University?

Liverpool Hope University has a distinguished two-decade track record in researching and teaching ethical business practices. The programme is led by senior academic staff, including renowned authors in the field of sustainability, and is supported by partnerships with global consultancies like Spectreco. Students benefit from a unique curriculum developed from cutting-edge research and the "Business Sustainability Cycle" framework. The university's strong links with local businesses in the Liverpool City Region provide practical fieldwork opportunities and guest lectures from industry practitioners.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 10000 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured into three 60-credit blocks, combining theoretical sessions with interactive workshops and practical consultancy. Modules may include:

• Global Human Resource Management Practice and Organisational Behaviour
• Leading with Purpose
• Strategic Management
• International Marketing in the Digital Age
• Sustainable HRM, Enterprise and Society
• The Business of Purpose
• Valuing Sustainable Development
• Sustainable Finance, Accounting and Reporting
• Sustainability Consulting Project

Careers with Business Sustainability

Graduates are exceptionally well-positioned for the modern job market, where hundreds of sustainability manager roles are advertised daily across industry, government, and the third sector. The programme equips students with the specific tools needed for professional sustainability consultancy or for advancing within their current organisations. Potential career paths include roles in environmental management, corporate social responsibility, and strategic leadership within any sector contributing to the green transition. The practical consultancy project ensures students graduate with real-world experience in business management and sustainable development.