Start Date between Nov 22 and July 25

The module provides a foundation for exploring the relationship between organisations (public and private) and sustainability. Key issues are covered including: - the origins and evolution of sustainability at a societal and organisational level - the factors prompting sustainable practices and the business case for sustainability- key theories, frameworks and models related to sustainability - case studies outlining differing approaches/issues related to sustainability and the adoption of sustainable business practices.Through studying the module, students will appreciate the complexities associated with sustainability and be able to discuss and debate these complexities in an informed and critical manner.

The module provides an initial understanding of core concepts related to leadership and change management. Following on from this students will develop their knowledge, skills and insights through investigating and critically analysing key issues associated with leading and managing sustainability related change. The module enables students to develop professionally through structured self-reflection focusing on their ability to affect change and subsequently identifying areas for ongoing personal development. The module makes significant use of case studies from a variety of organisations and sectors. These cases: a) outline practical examples of leading sustainability related change, b) enable students to compare and critique leadership and change theories to organisational/management practices.

This module equips students with the concepts, theories, and frameworks that will support them in analysing, planning and evaluating sustainable business practices. The module provides students with an insight into how sustainability has moved from a PR exercise to the core of strategic planning. It is no longer regarded as a burden but an accelerator for a company’s long-term success.

Data is an invaluable resource in the 21st century, but in order to gain the full benefit from the information available, managers need to be able to transform data into insights through data analytics, particularly in situations where various conflicting sensibilities and stakeholders are involved. In this module, students will obtain an understanding of the processes that underlie the transformation of data into insights. Through studying the module students will: - Learn how to perform analysis on data. - Be able to interpret the result obtained when applying different analytical techniques. - Have the ability to make decisions based on the observed outcomes. - Be able to select an appropriate analytical method(s) when faced with a business and/or sustainability challenge carrying out any subsequent analysis in an appropriate and well-informed manner. - Have the ability to outline and implement select techniques closely related to the management of environmental assets and other related fields such as transportation (e.g. choice modelling and optimisation). No prior knowledge of business analytics and mathematical techniques will be required. The module will focus on interpreting results rather than a deep understanding of the algorithm and/or techniques upon which the calculations are based.

This module is designed to help students develop and demonstrate the skills required to carry out a substantial individual project in a chosen aspect of business and sustainability. Core skills for conducting the individual project are first developed through guided online learning. At the start of the research project students are allocated a supervisor who will work with the student on a one-to-one basis and may also facilitate some small group meetings in addition to one-to-one supervision.

The module provides students with an insight into the ways in which human-environment interactions are governed. Through studying the module students will be able to:- Appreciate the need for sustainability related policy and governance and be able to assess the role and potential limitations associated with various policies.- Gain an understanding of the key factors and stakeholders which can influence the processes and outcomes related to governance.- Draw on their critical knowledge of environmental governance and policy in order to provide an organisation/sector with operational and strategic guidance on environmental governance and policy related issues.Overall - through studying the module, students will gain a critical appreciation of the complexities associated with governance, policy and the environment and will be able to discuss and debate these complexities in an informed and insightful manner.

The module provides an initial understanding of core concepts related to leadership and change management. Following on from this students will develop their knowledge, skills and insights through investigating and critically analysing key issues associated with leading and managing sustainability related change. The module enables students to develop professionally through structured self-reflection focusing on their ability to affect change and subsequently identifying areas for ongoing personal development. The module makes significant use of case studies from a variety of organisations and sectors. These cases: a) outline practical examples of leading sustainability related change, b) enable students to compare and critique leadership and change theories to organisational/management practices.

This module equips students with the concepts, theories, and frameworks that will support them in analysing, planning and evaluating sustainable business practices. The module provides students with an insight into how sustainability has moved from a PR exercise to the core of strategic planning. It is no longer regarded as a burden but an accelerator for a company’s long-term success.

Data is an invaluable resource in the 21st century, but in order to gain the full benefit from the information available, managers need to be able to transform data into insights through data analytics, particularly in situations where various conflicting sensibilities and stakeholders are involved. In this module, students will obtain an understanding of the processes that underlie the transformation of data into insights. Through studying the module students will: - Learn how to perform analysis on data. - Be able to interpret the result obtained when applying different analytical techniques. - Have the ability to make decisions based on the observed outcomes. - Be able to select an appropriate analytical method(s) when faced with a business and/or sustainability challenge carrying out any subsequent analysis in an appropriate and well-informed manner. - Have the ability to outline and implement select techniques closely related to the management of environmental assets and other related fields such as transportation (e.g. choice modelling and optimisation). No prior knowledge of business analytics and mathematical techniques will be required. The module will focus on interpreting results rather than a deep understanding of the algorithm and/or techniques upon which the calculations are based.

This module is designed to help students develop and demonstrate the skills required to carry out a substantial individual project in a chosen aspect of business and sustainability. Core skills for conducting the individual project are first developed through guided online learning. At the start of the research project students are allocated a supervisor who will work with the student on a one-to-one basis and may also facilitate some small group meetings in addition to one-to-one supervision.

The module provides students with an insight into the ways in which human-environment interactions are governed. Through studying the module students will be able to:- Appreciate the need for sustainability related policy and governance and be able to assess the role and potential limitations associated with various policies.- Gain an understanding of the key factors and stakeholders which can influence the processes and outcomes related to governance.- Draw on their critical knowledge of environmental governance and policy in order to provide an organisation/sector with operational and strategic guidance on environmental governance and policy related issues.Overall - through studying the module, students will gain a critical appreciation of the complexities associated with governance, policy and the environment and will be able to discuss and debate these complexities in an informed and insightful manner.

The module provides a foundation for exploring the relationship between organisations (public and private) and sustainability. Key issues are covered including: - the origins and evolution of sustainability at a societal and organisational level - the factors prompting sustainable practices and the business case for sustainability- key theories, frameworks and models related to sustainability - case studies outlining differing approaches/issues related to sustainability and the adoption of sustainable business practices.Through studying the module, students will appreciate the complexities associated with sustainability and be able to discuss and debate these complexities in an informed and critical manner.