MBA Master of Business Administration (Sustainability) at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

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Department: Business and Management | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MBA offers a focused route to develop your skills in sustainable business practices. Sustainability is a key challenge for today’s organisations. The course prepares you to lead businesses with a strong understanding of environmental impact and responsible decision making. You’ll learn to critically assess environmental policies and create solutions that integrate sustainability into core business strategies.

Career pathways

We design the course in collaboration with employers. This ensures you gain practical knowledge beyond textbooks. Throughout the course, you’ll meet business leaders who visit the University to share their insights. Past speakers include the Head of Sales and Marketing at Divine Chocolate and the CEO of Sunderland Football Club. These events provide valuable industry perspectives and networking opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree of a minimum 2:2 from a recognised Higher Education institution or equivalent from a recognised overseas institution, or equivalent professional qualification, is required. This course supports career acceleration for applicants with suitable academic qualifications. We'll consider all levels of practical work and work experience. This includes applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post-degree if you can demonstrate that you'll benefit from this course. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/postgraduate/mba-sustainability#apply

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