Designed and delivered by expert academics from Leeds University Business School and the School of Earth and Environment, this inspiring, innovative online Sustainable Business Leadership MSc is one of few courses that integrates the two areas of sustainability and business. Our Masters in sustainable business leadership features specialist modules such as Decision Making in a Complex World, Leadership for Change and Sustainability and Business, which speak directly to the skills that today’s employers are actively seeking. You’ll be able to draw on sustainability techniques, concepts and analytical skills to solve and communicate solutions to complex business issues. You’ll also learn how to develop sustainable business strategies to transition to a more sustainable economy, whilst effectively leading on change strategies, in your organisation. You’ll use your knowledge to make a positive contribution to sustainability and make a meaningful impact in your organisation, by helping to evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with sustainability. Six reasons to study Sustainable Leadership online. The University of Leeds We are one of the top 75 universities in the world and ranked in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2025) with a global reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Through links with various industry partners worldwide, we provide you with a strong combination of higher education and careers support. Our team of high-profile academics create an exceptional study experience guided by industry-leading knowledge and research. Why choose Leeds?Learn from academic excellence Our online Sustainable Business Leadership MSc is delivered in collaboration between Leeds University Business School and the School of Earth and Environment. The Business School has a broad portfolio of research and is triple accredited and ranked 102nd in the world for Business and Management studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). Meanwhile, the School of Earth and Environment is a major international powerhouse for environmental research, ranked in the global Top 20 for Earth and Marine Sciences and 59th for Environmental Studies (QS World University Rankings by subject, 2025). Meet Dr Laura Smith, Lecturer for Sustainable Business LeadershipMeet Dr James Van Alstine, Associate Professor for Sustainable Business LeadershipThe Sustainability Research Institute is part of the School of Earth and Environment and explores a range of research areas including: Climate changeEnergyTransportWaterResource useLand useConservationCities and communitiesBusinessLifestyles. Our research collaborations The School of Earth and Environment also has strong links with the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) to carry out world-class, interdisciplinary research into sustainable future energy systems. Through links with businesses, public organisations, and research groups worldwide, we provide students with a strong combination of higher education and careers development. Our team of high-profile academics create an exceptional study experience guided by industry-leading knowledge and research. Request further information Find out more about our Sustainable Business Leadership MSc.