Global Business and Sustainability

Sustainability is the most significant business challenge today. Learn how to drive sustainable change in business, government and civil society organisations around the world with theGlobal Business and Sustainability program atQueen Mary University of London.

The Global Business and Sustainability program at Queen Mary University of London is an innovative program designed to equip you with the cutting-edge knowledge, critical thinking and practical skills needed to tackle today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

Explore how different dimensions of sustainability including climate change, racial justice, gender equality and human rights intersect in strategies for business sustainability across the globe.

Key Features

Learn about emerging strategies, technologies, and collaborative efforts that link business activities with social and ecological sustainability. Examine how global inequalities and development trajectories influence the capacity of different regions to transition to a sustainable economy.

The Global Business and Sustainability program offers a unique and enriching learning experience designed to enhance both your academic journey and professional development. Central to the program are two linked Foundation modules running over two semesters, where you'll engage with conceptual issues, critical thinking skills, mixed methods training and collaborative group work.

These modules will equip you with a core skill set for addressing real-world sustainability challenges and foster a strong sense of community among your peers, helping you build sustainability-oriented professional networks for your future career.

Career paths

Graduates of the MSc Global Business and Sustainability program are well-equipped for diverse career paths across various sectors. With a strong foundation in sustainability and global business practices, you can pursue roles in the public, private, and third sectors, including:

• Sustainability strategy for global corporations
• International development
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Government regulations and policy
• Politics and diplomacy
• Sustainable finance
• Management consultancies

These roles allow you to make a meaningful impact on global sustainability challenges, driving positive change across industries and regions.

Courses include:

• World Economy and Development
• Sustainable Finance
• The Business of Climate Risk
• Global Governance and SustainabilityTransitions
• Eco-Business Strategy and Global SupplyChains
• Dissertation for MSc Global Business andSustainability
• Conceptual Models forGlobal Business and Sustainability
• Methodologies for GlobalBusiness and Sustainability