Course Overview

• Cranfield School of Management consistently performs well in international business rankings. We are top 10 in the UK and 34th in Europe in the Financial Times European Business School 2021 Rankings.

• Our approach to teaching is designed to nurture your practical business skills and confidence and places a significant emphasis on real-world challenges.

• You will gain the knowledge and skills required for a career focused on business sustainability, and by working with some of our partner organizations, you will put this learning into action. Read our student testimonials to learn how they put their knowledge from the course into practice.

• You will gain access to our Sustainability Network, an informal network of scholars, practitioners, and students, where you can learn and develop your knowledge and understanding of how to embed sustainability in the practice of businesses and the forefront of its leaders’ minds. The Network offers a range of events, from guest lectures to seminars and workshops, where you can engage with industry experts and explore the opportunities provided in sustainability.

• You will gain valuable insight into sustainability in practice through master classes and presentations from specialists in the field. Some are delivered by companies such as Marks & Spencer, L&G, and Diageo at their head offices. Recent guest speakers have included:

• Mike Barry, formerly Head of Sustainable Business, Marks & Spencer

• Mary Creagh, formerly MP in the UK Parliament and Chair of the Environmental Audit Select Committee

• Sue Garrard, formerly Global Executive Vice President for Sustainable Business Development and Communications at Unilever and co-founder of the independent not-for-profit organization, Blueprint for Better Business

• Anita Hoffmann, Founder of Executive. Leadership advisor, accredited coach, and executive search specialist

• Bert Van Son, Founder of MUD Jeans International BV

• John Elkington, inventor of the triple-bottom-line concept, founder of Volans Ventures and Sustainability, author of over 20 books, thought leader, business strategist, entrepreneur, and environmentalist.

• You can attend corporate social responsibility/sustainability events and conferences with our faculty, including the Edie Sustainability Leaders Forum and the Exploring Sustainable Futures game.

• We also offer events and workshops throughout the year, such as visits to Cawley's recycling center and a circular economy workshop.

General Eligibility

We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds, and each application is considered on merit. Usually, candidates must hold either a:

• First or a 2.1 UK honors degree in a relevant discipline, or

• an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or 2.1 UK honors degree

Candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered if they have a professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA) and five years of post-qualification relevant work experience. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.