MSc Corporate Environmental Management at University of Surrey

Our Corporate Environmental Management MSc prepares you to lead sustainability transformation inside organisations. You’ll learn how to design and implement environmental and sustainability strategies that create value for business and society, while responding to net‑zero, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and circular economy agendas.

Department: Centre for Environment and Sustainability  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time (with placement); 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; full-time (with placement); part-time  |  Intake: February 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

From calculating corporate carbon footprints to designing innovative low‑impact products and services, Our Corporate Environmental Management MSc covers the full spectrum of environmental management and sustainability strategy in organisations. Gain an in‑depth understanding of key issues in the sustainable development debate and how they play out in corporate contexts Examine the perspectives of diverse stakeholders – including businesses, investors, regulators, NGOs, communities and international institutions Core modules include Life Cycle Thinking and the Circular Economy, Environmental Auditing and Management Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Law, Dissertation (ces).

Career pathways

Sustainability and ESG are now central to corporate strategy, creating strong demand for professionals who can combine environmental expertise with business acumen. Graduates of this course go on to a diverse range of careers where they help organisations implement sustainable development and address real environmental challenges.

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