Master in Sustainable Business MSc

Tuition costs 40,949 USD per year, and applications for the Sep 2026 intake close on Sep 11, 2026.

Introduction

This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on sustainability and the factors necessary to effectively and responsibly shape business strategy and practice to benefit today’s globally connected organisations, and society.

You will gain a profound understanding of the opportunities, challenges and the latest thinking in how integrating sustainability into discussions of business and management can create new market opportunities, more positive social outcomes, and transition business practices toward a more positive perspective on possible future achievement and contribution.

By graduating from this course, you will be equipped to positively impact global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality from within business and policy organisations.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to graduates from any discipline, or those with extensive professional experience, seeking to develop their understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by sustainable business both as an engaging area of study and to improve their employment prospects.

What you'll learn

• Enterprise, Corporate Governance, and Sustainability
• Environmental and Sustainability Policy
• Responsible Marketing
• Measuring and Disclosing Sustainability
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Responsible Leadership

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.