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 degree 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 is the ideal degree 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.

BA (Hons) Business Management with Sustainability is part of our dynamic suite of Business Management degrees, offering you a comprehensive understanding of key business and management principles. All our Business Management programmes share a common first year, where you'll build a strong foundation in core areas such as Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources, while also exploring the wider global business context - covering topics like international economics, politics, and society. You’ll also develop essential skills in data analysis and digital decision-making tools, crucial for today’s tech-driven business world.

From the second year, you will specialise, tailoring your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations. We place a strong emphasis on the purpose of business, sustainability, and ethics, ensuring you’re prepared to lead with integrity in an ever-evolving business landscape.

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.