Msc Sustainability, Technology And Innovation Management in Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Msc Sustainability, Technology And Innovation Management in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

Today, global sustainability challenges demand an urgent response. Our MSc Sustainability, Technology and Innovation Management (STIM) is a pioneering course that brings together multi-disciplinary expertise from Manchester Metropolitan's Faculty of Business and Law and the Faculty of Science and Engineering, focusing on the nature, causes and consequences of innovation that benefits our economy, environment and society.

The challenges associated with sustainable development are complex and interconnected. This course is designed to bridge gaps in disciplines and skills, in response to the need for social sciences, engineers and the physical sciences to work together. Your learning journey on STIM will involve working individually and in interdisciplinary teams on key strategic and policy-related sustainability challenges, developing the skills necessary to help build a more sustainable future.

Advanced learning

This cross-faculty course offers research and practitioner-led teaching, delivered by a team working at the forefront of their respective fields in sustainability, innovation and technology management. 

You will study core units in managing innovation dynamics, advanced entrepreneurship and strategy, sustainable development, and environmental management and policy. From there, you'll have the underpinning knowledge and skills to explore challenges related to energy transitions, the circular economy, conservation or transport systems transitions.  

Features and Benefits

• Innovative teaching – this course takes an advanced learning approach to sustainability and sustainable development, on the one hand, as well as technology and innovation management, on the other, and how they are interrelated and interdependent.
• Triple crown - study in a Business School that has prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.
• Taught by experts – it is delivered by an interdisciplinary teaching team, working at the forefront of their respective research fields, in collaboration with industrial and societal stakeholders.
• Research insight – the knowledge themes on this course are inspired by our world-leading research centres, labs and networks across the Faculties of Business and Law, and Science and Engineering.
• A collaborative approach – the course has been developed in collaboration with industrial and societal stakeholders to ensure it meets the needs of global business and society.
• Live projects – you will get the opportunity to work on real business challenges to develop ‘authentic mastery’.
• Group work - an important part of the teaching and learning experience on this course is group work, a skill highly sought after by employers.
• A focus on sustainability – sustainability is one of the key strategic priorities of the University, therefore we invest a lot of time and knowledge in this area.
• A city of opportunities – Manchester is a global city with a thriving innovation and technology sector, which makes it a great location for your studies.

Career prospects

This course aims to develop knowledge, intellectual and transferable skills to support the transition to a more sustainable future. This includes the ability to work effectively as part of a team exploring innovative interdisciplinary responses to sustainability challenges.

We are looking to produce well-trained analysts of technology and innovation, who are able to engage in intellectual debate on management and policy issues associated with sustainability and sustainable development.

When you graduate, you will be well prepared for entry and mid-level positions at the interface of innovation and sustainability management in private, public and third sector organisations. The research training that you receive will also open up opportunities for further academic study at PhD level.

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Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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