Business Management with Sustainability

Take charge of your future by mastering the intersection of business success and environmental leadership, gaining the skills to drive sustainable change across industries. By integrating innovative business strategies with a commitment to long-term environmental and social impact, this Business Management and Sustainability BA opens doors to thriving careers that make a real difference.

Why choose this course?

• Combine business acumen with a commitment to sustainability

• Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme

• Option to spend a year working in industry, or undertake an entrepreneurship year

• Opportunities to study abroad

• Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business School

Our BA (Hons) Business Management with Sustainability degree is ideal for students who want to combine business expertise with a passion for sustainability. This programme goes beyond traditional business education by focusing on sustainable practices that align with today’s global ecological and social challenges. You’ll gain essential skills in sustainability consulting, corporate social responsibility, and green business development, positioning you at the forefront of industries like renewable energy, sustainable finance, and environmental advocacy.

By exploring various systems and their relevance to different industries and company sizes, you’ll gain valuable insights into improving environmental performance. With a focus on international companies and circular economy approaches, you’ll develop practical tools to help businesses adopt sustainable practices across the entire supply chain, preparing you to drive positive environmental change in diverse sectors.

Through practical case studies, you’ll learn how to identify, assess, and address climate-related risks, while responding to growing international demands for corporate accountability regarding environmental and biodiversity impacts. You'll be encouraged to think critically about the balance between risks and opportunities, preparing you to navigate the complexities of sustainable business practices in a changing world.

Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.

Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.
About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.