Responsible Business & Sustainability

Course Overview

This programme combines cutting-edge insights from business ethics, sustainability, as well as management and organisational science to educate students on how to meet the challenges of building a sustainable future for business and society. Through its research-driven and impact- oriented approach, the programme aims to enable future business leaders to harness the potential of business for responsible and sustainable value creation. The programme offers 8 core modules and a dissertation that allows students to work on current challenges of responsible and sustainable business either in the form of an individual research dissertation or in small groups, as part of a student consulting project with a company, civil society or publicsector organisation.

The following list outlines the anticipated modules for the academic year 2024-2025, however, please note that all modules are subject to change.



Michaelmas Term (September to December)

• Business and the Natural Environment: Global Ecosystems and Planetary Boundaries

• Research Methods

• Resilience and Values-Driven Leadership

• Sustainable Corporate Governance and Inclusive Business



Hilary Term (January to April)

• Climate Action: the Essentials of Carbon Accounting and Life Cycle Assessment

• ESG-Reporting: Measuring and Disclosing Sustainability Impacts

• Innovation Strategy and Systems Thinking

• Responsible Technology and Digitalisation



Trinity Term (May to August)

• Research Dissertation

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Closing Date: 31st July 2025

1 year Full Time

Next Intake September 2025

Career Prospects

This programme empowers students to embark on a dynamic career in management or leadership positions with specific responsibilities for corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate sustainability, environmental social governance (ESG), business and human rights, and climate action. These roles are available in private sector companies (including consulting), civil society organisations & and international public agencies that have a focus in advancing responsible and sustainable business conduct.