As a society, we face urgent challenges from the impact of climate emergencies, environmental damage, and social inequality. There is a pressing need for organisations to transform culture, processes, and even business models.

Our MSc Global Strategy and Sustainability programme is designed to help students learn about business and its impact. You will explore how to build a humane and resilient future for the world by aligning business mandates and missions with ethical responsibility.

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Global Strategy and Sustainability programme overview

In this video, Dr Winston Kwon (senior lecturer), Enia (MSc Global Strategy and Sustainability student), and Anisha (2023 alumni of this programme) talk about why Edinburgh is one of the best places to study sustainability.

[Enia, MSc Global Strategy and Sustainability student]
I had a couple of very, very interesting courses that really changed my life. Responsible Investing, Business Sustainability Practices.

[Anisha, MSc Global Strategy and Sustainability alumni]
We had really fantastic lecturers who really cared about the student experience.

[Dr Winston Kwon, Senior Lecturer]
The University of Edinburgh is one of the best places to study sustainability. We have expertise in terms of Carbon Management, Climate Change, Carbon Markets. And this programme benefits from close association.

[Enia]
I really like how Scotland, and in general, the UK, is one of the biggest ecosystems for startups in greentech.

[Anisha]
Sustainability in Scotland has been a really strong policy agenda and private sector agenda for a number of years, with Scotland really leading the way when it comes to sustainability.

[Enia]
Carbon Accounting, I really love that subject. It was very interesting to actually measure the impact that we have as any individuals, you know, carbon emissions and as well be able to understand the policies that are being implemented.

[Anisha]
Other highlights include some of the many external speakers and guests that we had. This helped me kind of, connect with people who are already working in sustainability and helped me start thinking about what I really wanted to do in this space. I'm currently a managing consultant at ERM. It is the largest pure play sustainability consultancy globally.

[Enia]
So I got involved in a lot of networking events, like the Innovation Summit that was in Glasgow. I got involved in a greentech cohort conducted by the City of Edinburgh. So all of these really built my experience. And as well, having all of these professors from different countries, from different cultures, sharing their particular point of view and experiences. It was very nice to be part of this community of like minded people.

Entry requirements

Have a look at our eligibility criteria to find out the minimum academic and professional requirements for MSc Global Strategy and Sustainability, along with advice on how to build a strong application.

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Programme structure

Find an overview of the typical structure of our MSc Global Strategy and Sustainability programme, including information on compulsory and option courses.

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Career development

While you are studying the MSc Global Strategy and Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh Business School, our Student Development Team will work with you to achieve your professional goals.

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Fees and living expenses

Learn about fees, deposits and other programme costs, as well as funding options.

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Industry opportunities

In addition to providing a high-quality learning experience, the University of Edinburgh Business School maintains close relationships with key industry leaders. Students benefit from the opportunity to network and explore different career routes.

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