MSc Management (CSR and Sustainability)
- MSc
Overview
Our intensive one-year MSc Management with a specialism in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability is for graduates from a wide range of subject backgrounds. It is not necessary to have any prior academic or practical experience in business or management. This programme is for students who aspire to management-level roles in CSR and Sustainability within their chosen industry.
Our MSc Management pathways provide an introduction to management followed by a detailed exploration of a specific area of management theory and practice, in this case, CSR and sustainability. This programme attracts students globally, and you will be part of a cohort with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the theories and practices that underpin responsible business conduct in organisations. Through engagement with external organisations, you will immerse in the discussions that shape their strategies. This includes critically evaluating challenges they are currently facing and reporting your results to the organisation. Responsible business conduct areas that might be addressed include interconnected social and environmental challenges to business, and business and human rights.
We aim to guide, teach, and develop analytical and confident critical thinkers. You will gain insight into the nature of responsible business conduct and apply theory to practice through in-class discussions and immersions with external organisations. Problem-based learning, based on live industry case studies, allows practical application of theory and develops the teamwork and communication skills expected in today's workplace.
This programme will help you to:
- Apply management techniques drawn from a range of disciplines such as marketing, operations, organisational behaviour, strategy, finance, and accounting to management in organisations.
- Understand the nature of management, the complexity of organisations, and management’s role and responsibility in addressing global societal challenges.
- Reflect upon the responsible business conduct challenges organisations face and engage with ethical and sustainability issues.
- Prepare for a career in management and leadership roles in your chosen industry with expert knowledge in your specialist subject.
Graduates will benefit from studying at a top 10 UK university (QS World University Rankings 2026). You will be taught by leading academics whose research tackles the global societal issues facing modern management. A high percentage of our business and management research is rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021), reflecting its impact on shaping policy and practice.
Teaching for this postgraduate programme will be delivered at our new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, opening 2026. Here, enhanced links with industry and collaborative learning spaces will provide students with real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. Depending on your choice of optional units, you may also be taught on the Clifton Campus.
Programme structure
You will study five core units and a specialist unit, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. The core units include Management and Organisation; Strategy, Finance and Accounting for Management; Operations and Marketing Management; Management Research Methods; and Academic, Personal and Professional Development.
You will start by studying subjects that are central to a career in management today: finance and accounting, organisational behaviour and strategic management. In the second term, you will study operations and marketing management as well as management research methods. Throughout, we help you to develop the skills necessary to meet the complex organisational challenges of the 21st century.
The final part of the MSc brings an opportunity for you to engage with external organisations and work on topics that currently shape their strategic thinking. This is capped by your research and investigation into your area of interest and can reflect your career goals. You can choose from the following routes:
- Academic dissertation: a methodical exploration of a chosen area of study;
- Applied extended project: a management research project with an external partner organisation;
- Group project: a group-based research project that explores management knowledge with a focus on UN Sustainability Goals.
While we aim to accommodate student preferences, allocation to a specific project type is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Management (CSR and Sustainability).
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
- evidence of relevant work experience (5 years minimum) in:
- Business and Corporate Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing and Sales
- Operations and Logistics
- Public Sector or Nonprofit Administration
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Data and Analytics
- a relevant postgraduate qualification.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- Home: full-time
- £18,500 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £33,900 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
The Business School is offering a range of scholarships for master's students starting in 2026.
Scholarships for International Students include Think Big Scholarships and Think Big Career Accelerator Scholarships.
Scholarships for Home (UK) Students include the Business School Advance Scholarship.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
We aim to guide, teach, and develop knowledgeable, thoughtful, and ethical management practitioners who will thrive in a global environment. This degree provides excellent preparation for all careers in management across all sectors. Your engagement with external organisations on this pathway offers you invaluable insights into how you might want to develop your career and gives you the opportunity to work with and learn from senior managers.
Our Careers Service offers support and training to help you identify your career goals, apply for opportunities, and perfect your interview technique. You will have the opportunity to put what you've learned into practice by undertaking a group project with an industry partner. Opportunities are coordinated by the Professional Liaison Network.
Previous graduates of the MSc Management have gone on to work at companies such as L'Oreal, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Deutsche Bank, LG Electronics, Huawei, Abercrombie & Fitch, and the NHS. Others have joined startups or founded their own businesses.
Contact us
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- choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk