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Sustainability leadership requires scientific literacy, rigorous measurement and organisational change skill. This MSc develops executives and analysts who can set material ESG strategies, build credible reporting and disclosure systems, and implement transitions without greenwashing. You will cover climate and planetary systems for decision-makers, ESG reporting standards, sustainable finance, circular supply chains and just transition issues. Capstones produce board-ready ESG strategies with data, governance and assurance plans.
Complements the MSc Renewable Energy Engineering for students focused on corporate strategy rather than pure energy engineering. References ISSB, GRI, CSRD-style disclosure expectations and transition risk concepts used by investors.
Faculty spotlight
Environmental economics and climate policy faculty co-teach with practitioners from sustainability consulting and corporate ESG offices.
Study online
Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ESG501 | Climate Science, Planetary Boundaries & Systems Physical climate science and Earth systems for strategic leaders.
| 3 |
| ESG502 | ESG Strategy, Materiality & Stakeholder Governance Materiality, stakeholder governance and ESG strategy design.
| 3 |
| ESG503 | Sustainability Accounting & Reporting Standards Disclosure frameworks and sustainability performance accounting.
| 3 |
| ESG504 | Research Methods for Sustainability Projects Methods for ESG projects and evaluations.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ESG505 | Sustainable Finance, Impact Investing & Transition Risk Capital markets, green instruments and transition risk.
| 3 |
| ESG506 | Circular Economy, Supply Chains & Scope 3 Circular design and supply-chain emissions management.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ESG601 | Change Leadership for Net-Zero Transitions Leading organisation-wide climate transitions.
| 3 |
| ESG602 | ESG Data, Assurance & Greenwashing Risk Data quality, assurance practices and greenwashing defences.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 18 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| ESG507 | Environmental Law, Regulation & Global Policy Key legal and policy instruments shaping corporate practice.
| 3 |
| ESG508 | Social Sustainability, Human Rights & Just Transition Social pillar: rights due diligence and equitable transition.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| ESG603 | MSc ESG Capstone Strategy Project Enterprise ESG strategy with quantified pathways and governance.
| 6 |