Become a leading force for change with our new Environmental Leadership and Management course

There is growing recognition that addressing environmental and sustainability challenges requires a unique combination of fundamental knowledge, practical problem-solving skills and interpersonal competencies. All of these essential elements are integrated within our MSc Environmental Leadership and Management, one of the first courses of its kind in the UK.

Alumni discount

A 20% fee discount is available for any University of Nottingham student who has graduated in the last three years, and who meets the entry criteria. You do not need to apply separately for this discount.

Why study this programme?

It ideal for anyone who aspires to be a leader who can generate positive change for the environment, both within organisations and broader society. The distinctive holistic approach of our teaching will develop you in several ways:

Personal capacities to lead

You will identify and develop the character and personal competencies necessary to be an effective environmental leader. Through practical experience, you will learn to utilise your leadership, communication and management skills to be a change driver in a competitive organisational context, whilst also championing the environment.

Environmental knowledge

You will develop a deep understanding of the key environmental and sustainability challenges facing the world today, such as water quality and supply, clean air, climate change, urbanisation, biodiversity loss and sustainable energy resources. You will be exposed to cutting edge scientific and social science thinking about how to measure, analyse and address these challenges.

Skills for environmental problem solving

You will develop your ability to analyse information so that you can make sound judgements, find innovative solutions and take achievable actions that will meet the needs of organisations and the environment. You will gain the skills necessary for identifying, evaluating and mapping environmental challenges, visioning solutions and strategising pathways for change.

Opportunity to specialise

The core curriculum will give you an understanding of fundamental environmental processes and the ways in which contemporary environmental decisions are made. In addition to this, you may also specialise in a specific area of environmental challenge that aligns with your personal career aspirations, by selecting an individual pathway covering issues such as:

• Climate risk
• Water resources
• Sustainable ecosystems

Within each pathway, the teaching and learning is designed to develop theoretical and applied knowledge alongside practical competencies, so that you become equipped to be a leader that can manage specific contemporary global environmental challenges and their impacts. Your degree award will identify your area of specialisation, ensuring employers can be made aware of your skills.

Essential leadership and management development

The programme also incorporates ILM tuition delivered in collaboration with GWA Ltd - an ILM Approved Centre. It will result in the professional qualification of a Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management. The ILM tuition will include an intensive four-day teaching block in the autumn semester, plus supported assignment and project work undertaken alongside your MSc studies. It will cover topics such as:

• Leadership styles
• Motivating and influencing
• Planning and managing change
• Innovation
• Project planning and managing

Find out more

Apply online for 2019 entry  

Download the brochure (2 Mb)

Contact the Programme Director Dr Chris Ives