MSc Environment and Business

Extend your understanding of business skills that help protect the environment as part of your career. Graduate able to embrace and manage sustainable challenges within your chosen field.

Course detail

Start Date

January,September

Duration

Full-time: 12 months (Sep start) or 16 months (Jan start) | Part-time: 24 months (Sep start) or 28 months (Jan start)

Award Title

MSc

UCAS Code

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Programme Overview

Our MSc in Environment and Business will give you an in-depth understanding of environmental management and policy. Emphasis is on the practical application of environmental management so you can help businesses develop sustainable best practices. We’ll prepare you for a successful career in the emerging environmental sector.

Your technical and management skills will help you identify and manage opportunities that maximise sustainable development and minimise environmental impact. The focus is on how to help businesses prosper both financially and sustainably.

You’ll deepen your research skills and techniques by completing a dissertation on a topic you want to explore further, supported by our academic staff.

Designed and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of leading academics, the course is supported by input from real-world industrial practitioners. We have many years’ experience in both environmental and business postgraduate education, and a high research rating in Environmental Science in Scotland.

This MSc extends your understanding of business skills that help protect the environment as part of your career. You’ll graduate able to embrace and manage sustainable challenges within your chosen field.

The programme can be studied full time for one year or over two years part-time.

Industry Placement

Please note: you'll be registered on the MSc Environment and Business, which includes a research project. All students will get the opportunity to apply to undertake an industrial placement as an alternative to the research project. Placements, subject to availability, are on a competitive basis and are subject to an application and interview with the placement provider. If successful, you will be moved on to the MSc Environment and Business with Industrial Practise.

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Applicants should have

At least a lower second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent qualifications in Engineering, Science and Social Sciences.
Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world. Please select the country of your qualification from the searchable list below to view entry requirements. If you have different qualifications to those listed, please contact us using the form below.

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Academic Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare/Bachelor degree score of 7.5 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a minimum Specialist/Bachelor degree score of 70% or 3.0 in either in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bachelor degree / Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) score of 3.0 on the 5-point scale in either in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bakalavr/Diplomu score of 70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree from BUET of 4 years or more, or a Master's degree, with a minimum score of 60% or 3.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum score of 7 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a Licentiaat / Licencié with a minimum score of 12 or 60% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a minimum Licenciado/Título score of 65% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (5-6 years) with a minimum score of 70%, or a Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%, in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/a or a Título/Título de Bacharel with a mimimum score of 65% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 4.0 (out of 6) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of C+, 65% or 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants wil typically require one of: a 4-year Bachelor Degree/Licence; Diplome d’Etudues Supérieures de Commerce; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Maîtrise / Master sans thèse; with a minimum score of 11, or a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Baccalauréat with a minimum score of 2.5 (4-point scale), 62% or C+ average in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado/Título/Maestro with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea or Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (4- 6 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/Ingeniero/Máster with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in either Civil Engineering or Civil and Environmental Engineering and other related engineering disciplines such as Water Resources, Irrigation, Infrastructure, Public Health or Sanitary, Municipal, Geotechnical, etc.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 6.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalář degree with a minimum score of 2.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professionsbachelor with a minimum score of 7 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado or Título with a minimum score of 70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (from a university) with a minimum GPA of 65% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado, Título or Título de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum score of 6.5 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a minimum score of 3 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants from an Ethiopian university will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of 2.75 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Kandidaatti / Kandidat with a minimum score of 1 (4-point scale) or 2.5 (5-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diplôme d'Ingénieur / Licence / Grade de Licence / Licence Professionnelle / Grade de Licence Professionnelle with a minimum score of 12 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist degree with a minimum score of 70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with a score of 3.5 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale), or 50% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Ptychio (AEA or TEI) degree with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require an Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Bakkalárpróf with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Subject with a minimum GPA of 2.9 (4-point scale) or 55-65% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree Sarjana I (S1) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 13 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 65% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of a 2.2 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma de Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, or Licenza de Accademia de Belle Arti with a minimum score of 94 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 55%, 2.0, or grade C in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60% or 2.2 (4-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 65% or 2.5 (4-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/ Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 70%, 2.3 (4-point scale), or 3.6 (5-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA percentage of 50% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.6 (5-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaura Diploms with a minimum score of 6 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Licence with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4-point scale), score of 12 (French 20-point scale), or 70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalauro Diplomas with a minimum overall score of 7 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum overall score of 14 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically be require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (4-point scale), 4.5 (6-point scale) or 50% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants with a professional Bachelor's degree may be considered, though this must be in a related subject area.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 55% (lower second classification) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/Titulo or Grado/Título de Maestro/Maestría with a minimum GPA of 7.5 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor degree) or Diploma de Magistru (Master's degree) with a minimum score of 8.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Grau de Licenciado/a with a minimum score of 14, or Grau de Maestre with a minimum score of 12 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree (competed after 2009) or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% or grade C in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a 4 year Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 70%, or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 6 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 50% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) or a Candidatus/a Magisterii with a minimum overall grade C in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (4-5 years) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or 60% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Grado Académico de Bachiller or Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) with a minimum score of 12 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (5-point scale), 2.5 (4-point scale), or 82% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Licencjat / Inżynier with a minimum score of 4 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado with a minimum score of 14 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) with a minimum score of 7 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum score of 12/20 or 60% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4-point scale), 3.25 (5-point scale), or 73% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomirani (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 7 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalár (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4-point scale) or 72% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado / Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (10-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a good Bachelor's degree / Kandidatexamen / Yrkesexamen with a majority of credits at G in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma/Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (6-point scale), 6.0 (10-point scale), or 3.0 (reverse 5-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 60-70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 65% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Yokary bilim Hakynda Sahadatnama (Diploma of HE) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (5-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 4.0 (5-point scale) in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 70% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 56%, or grade C+ in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 60% in either Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.

Sorry, we're still working on entry requirements for qualifications from your country. Please contact us using the form below and give details of your qualifications and which Abertay course you are interested in, and we'll get back to you.

Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.

Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.

For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.

How the Course Works

Full-time on-campus students will complete the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the Master’s dissertation module completed in term three.

Part-time on-campus students will complete the degree in two years: Year one consists of two terms, and Year two of three terms with the Master's dissertation module completed in the final term.

The Master’s project is an independent research project under guidance of supervisors.

Learning and Assessment

The taught course will be assessed using a combination of written coursework, presentations, examinations and portfolios, and a written dissertation. Formal examinations, class tests and reports will also feature where relevant.

You’ll be exposed to a variety of teaching, learning and assessment practices throughout the programme. This includes lectures, seminars, written/oral presentations and project work.

Field trips and industrial visits are used to develop appreciation of the practical application of research methods and data analysis.

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Upon Graduation, You Will Have the Knowledge and Skills To Effectively:

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Address the major challenges of managing complex construction projects for the built environment.
Critically evaluate project proposals for building developments.
Investigate the issues of environmental impact and sustainable design within construction practices.
Deliver construction solutions efficiently while balancing concerns such as planning, budgeting, environmental safety, manpower and construction materials.
Lead projects in senior positions.
Understand all technical and practical aspects needed to manage a successful construction project from start to finish.

Information for International Applicants

Learn more about Abertay's English language requirements, as well as visa information.

English Language Requirements

Explore English language requirements for entry to Abertay University.

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Visa Information

All the information you need about visa requirements for studying here at Abertay University.

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International Students

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Modules

Year 1
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Environmental Management (EEM500)

Provides students with a series of practical management tools with which environmental issues can be managed, within both the public and private sector. Students are enabled to examine the policy, legal and ethical framework in which projects operate and to develop the necessary skills to manage diverse teams in a sustainable manner.

Renewable Energy (EEM507)

This module covers advanced aspects of the science, technology, socio−economic and environmental aspects of renewable energy production, with a particular emphasis on biofuels.

Project Management (BMT530) (BMT530)

The complexity of project management and the tools and techniques to support successful management. Carry out an investigation into a project failure and recommend alternative actions which could have been taken. Module content: Project analysis and planning; Managing projects; Project management methodologies.

Innovation and New Ideas Creation (BMT508)

The module supports the development of an effective entrepreneurial, innovative, and leadership mindsets. It will provide you with an opportunity to explore contemporary theories, essential principles of entrepreneurship, and innovative organisational environment in a variety of contexts . Students will explore the required entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and attributes for success.

Waste and Wastewater Management (EEM408)

Regulatory and technical aspects of waste and wastewater treatment and management. Module content: Waste & Contaminated Land Regulations, Waste Characterisation, Collection, Transport and Storage, Waste Management and Treatment Technologies, Contaminated Land Management and Remediation, Wastewater Management and Treatment, Sludge Treatment and Management.

Research Methods (ANF514) (ANF514)

This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures, with hands-on practical lab sessions using both quantitative and/or qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice.

MSc Dissertation (EEM517) (EEM517)

Individual in-depth investigation of a particular aspect of their own specialism. An opportunity to undertake individually an in-depth investigation in a relevant area of interest within an applied context in industry, consolidating theory and examining practice and providing a basis for the writing of a substantial dissertation.

Health, Safety and Environmental Management (EEM500)

Increasingly many organisations have recognised that the environment is a management issue and not just a matter of legislative compliance. This module presents a series of practical management tools with which environmental issues can be managed, within both the public and private sector. This module enables those interested in the role of project management to examine the policy, legal & ethical framework in which projects operate and to develop the necessary skills to manage diverse teams in a sustainable manner.

Renewable Energy (EEM507)

This module covers advanced aspects of the science, technology, socio−economic and environmental aspects of renewable energy production, with a particular emphasis on biofuels.

Project Management (BMT530) (BMT530)

Innovation and New Ideas Creation (BMT508)

Waste, Wastewater Management and Climate Change (EEM523)

This module will develop an enhanced understanding of applied environmental management and its relation to climate change. Environmental management examples, specifically waste and wastewater management, will be addressed in terms of regulatory and technical applications and environmental standards. These applications are contextualised within wider challenge of mitigating and adapting to climate change. Climate models and their implications (and uncertainties) are presented and discussed in relation to applied management of the environment. The subjects are delivered through a combination of lectures, self-study and supervised practical classes.

Research Methods (ANF514) (ANF514)

MSc Dissertation (Industrial Practise) EEM518 (EEM518)

This modules provides the opportunity to undertake individually an in-depth work-based investigation in a relevant area of interest within the industry, consolidating theory and examining practice and providing a basis for the writing of a substantial dissertation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to assume technical and managerial roles in the civil engineering and construction industry and can work in academia.

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Fees & funding

Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below and scroll down to find the Postgraduate section.

More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs in our postgraduate taught fees and funding section.

Scholarships

The scholarships below are open to international students and those applying from England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a 2.1 or above for a postgraduate course.

Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship

This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

International Postgraduate Abertay Scholarships

This £3,000 award is open to all prospective new international postgraduate students at Abertay University.

Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility located at the heart of the University, providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community and researchers.

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Join us as a Postgraduate

When you join us as a postgraduate student or researcher, you’ll join a community of creative like-minded scholars. You will be working in our dedicated study and social spaces – a forum in which you can meet, work and learn with other researchers and postgraduates from across the University.

You’ll benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.

Explore our Dundee Campus

Abertay is conveniently located on a city centre campus, with all of its buildings within a quarter of a mile of each other. Shops, recreational facilities and the main bus and train stations are a short walk away.

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Why Abertay?

We're proud of our students and graduates, and we believe there's no better place to study if you're looking for a degree that helps you stand out as an exceptional candidate in an increasingly competitive job market.

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Living in Dundee

Dundee is a city of contrasts. It's vibrant and cosmopolitan, but also friendly, compact and affordable. The first UK city to be awarded UNESCO City of Design status, Dundee has a rich history of innovation and creativity, and, in recent years, has become a hub for the digital industries.

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