International Sustainable Business MSc

In this course, you will assess business cases within complex and multidimensional global business markets and environments learning how to help businesses develop strategic responses across a range of activities and markets.

Our modules are designed to equip you with the skills to be a positive force within business and society to contribute to a resilient and inclusive future for all and to align business strategies with ethical responsibilities, including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). We achieve this by examining, formulating, and shaping global business solutions for a sustainable future.

The MSc course is designed in the context of UCC’s Connected Curriculum. Opportunities for leadership, industry engagement, and professional development are integrated within the curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for those of you who want to complement your degree with business skills, broadening your skillset in a way that adds value to global organisations, and who are interested in developing innovative strategies and business models that answer our global sustainability challenges.

This innovative course aims to develop your skills for employment as a responsible business leader, as well as provide the foundations for undertaking further study. You will work in teams on real business challenges with a sustainability focus developed with global business players.

Our students can choose between two focused pathways: one that emphasises internalisation and responsible business leadership, and another that equips students to lead in the development of sustainable business models to address the climate change agenda.

You will learn from expert academics and leading industry professionals on how to better embed sustainability into international businesses.

Ultimately the MSc International Sustainable Business endeavours to create a cohort of business-ready graduates. A strong emphasis is placed on employment and career search via workshops on interview techniques, skills analysis, CV presentation, and job applications. We will provide our students with key skills in sustainable business management – skills that are in high demand in today's job market.