This course deals with the challenges posed by sustainable development and the opportunities it presents to businesses, governments and communities. It equips decision makers in the private and public sectors with the tools and skills to analyse sustainability issues.

You will receive a thorough grounding in the management skills you need to  become a sustainability leader. This includes the ability to plan, evaluate and  manage an organisation's environmental, social and economic performance in a rapidly changing world.

This course comprises four course units, eight specialisation units of your choice and two dissertation units.

Through the coursework, you will build a skills portfolio that will provide you with knowledge about a variety of sustainability­-related areas. These include industrial ecology, natural systems, organisational strategies for sustainability, corporate stewardship and social responsibility.

This course is best suited if you have an interest in broadening your career horizons and upskilling in an increasingly important, strategic global issue.

This major sits within the Master of Science (Science) degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Science (Science).

Graduates are equipped to tackle both current and emerging environmental and sustainability issues faced by organisations. Being able to contribute to their organisations in such an important way significantly enhances promotional opportunities and enables graduates to capitalise on the many rapidly growing employment opportunities in this field.