MSc Environmental Management for Business

The MSc Environmental Management for Business at Cranfield University is designed for students who want to find practical ways to balance environmental responsibility with business success. The course helps you understand how to manage environmental risks while also making the most of business opportunities that support long-term, sustainable growth.

You’ll gain strong theoretical knowledge along with practical skills and tools that can be applied to real-world sustainability challenges. As part of your learning, you'll explore complex environmental problems, come up with effective strategies, and learn how to put them into action for a more sustainable future.

The MSc Environmental Management for Business at Cranfield University is open to students from a variety of academic backgrounds, including Science, Engineering, Business, and Social Sciences. If you're aiming for a career that has global relevance and makes a positive impact, this course can help you develop the skills and confidence to take on environmental challenges, create new ideas, and lead positive change.

Cranfield University was established in 1946, originally known as the College of Aeronautics, with a focus on advancing Aerospace Engineering. Over time, the university has expanded to include a wide range of subject areas, including its well-known School of Management. Today, Cranfield is recognised as one of the leading institutions in the world for postgraduate study and research. 

With modern facilities like well-equipped libraries, specialist laboratories, and shared learning spaces, Cranfield supports students in achieving their goals. The campus is also close to London and other major cities, making it easy to connect with wider opportunities.

In the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, Cranfield was named the number one university in the UK and sixth globally for its commitment to supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goal 17. In addition, its School of Management was ranked among the top five business schools in the UK and placed 25th in Europe by the 2024 Financial Times European Business Schools ranking.

Grade Requirements:

A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent is required. 

English Proficiency: 

An IELTS of 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each element is accepted. Equivalent tests such as TOEFL and PTE Academic are also accepted.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee to study the MSc Environmental Management for Business from Cranfield University is £18,000. This is provisional and subject to change.

Cranfield University provides financial support to international students through certain scholarship opportunities. The Merit Scholarship is for all students studying postgraduate taught courses at Cranfield School of Management, full-time MSc programmes. This scholarship offers a 10-15% tuition fee reduction. 

Another scholarship opportunity is the Cranfield Nigeria Scholarship available to Nigerian students who wish to study one of the environment, agrifood, water or energy MSc courses. The funding value varies depending on the courses. 

Also, Cranfield School of Management Postgraduate taught full-time MSc offers thirty-seven scholarships of £10,000 to £15,000 value to holders from America, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East and others.

Graduates of MSc Environmental Management for Business from Cranfield University can pursue careers in roles such as:

• Sustainability Manager
• Environmental Manager
• Environmental, Social, and Governance Analyst
• Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
• Environmental Risk Analyst
• Environmental Officer

You have to submit your application through UCAS to apply for this course. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors if you need more information on the application process.