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  4. BA (Hons) Business Management with Sustainable Development

BA (Hons) Business Management with Sustainable Development

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Leeds Beckett University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Sustainable Development at Leeds Beckett University blends essential business principles with sustainability-led strategies to prepare students for leadership roles in the evolving green economy. The course incorporates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into core business practices. It is designed to equip students with the tools to address global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and resource scarcity from a business perspective.

  • Located in Leeds, ranked the #1 UK student city (StudentCrowd 2024), students benefit from extensive networking opportunities, employer engagement, and access to the Leeds Sustainability Institute, a hub for research and collaboration. 

Course Overview:

  • Understand how management drives business performance and analyse problems from multiple perspectives.
  • Use digital tools to gather and communicate information effectively. Learn sustainability principles based on people, planet and profit, and apply circular economy strategies to reduce waste.
  • Apply leadership frameworks across global contexts and evaluate how leaders promote CSR, inclusivity and stakeholder engagement.
  • Adapt to change and implement long-term strategies, exploring how sustainability fits different business models.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Live consultancy projects and real-world case studies

  • Guest lectures and collaborative projects with sustainability-focused organisations

  • Access to the Leeds Sustainability Institute for research and innovation

  • Optional placement year or internship support through the university's career services

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Postgraduate options such as MSc Sustainability, Environmental Management, or an MBA in Sustainability

  • Career-ready skills in ethical leadership, systems thinking, and sustainable business models

  • Leeds Beckett career services offer tailored support for graduate jobs and further study

  • 85% of the students go on to work and/or study

  • Average earnings: £22,500, 15 months after the course 

Program Key Stats

£16,350
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

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3.0
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1270
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6.0
89

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Sustainability consultant
  • CSR manager
  • ethical supply chain analyst
  • environmental policy advisor
  • ESG strategist
  • social enterprise manager

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