Master's in Sustainable Business Career Success

The MS in Sustainable Business at Leeds prepares students to lead sustainability efforts across industries. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum blending business, policy, science and engineering, students gain the skills to drive sustainable change.

Graduates develop expertise in data storytelling, policy design and managing sustainable technologies—ready to meet growing demand for sustainability-focused roles. With hands-on learning and a real-world capstone, the program connects students to community needs and equips them to implement impactful solutions in both public and private sectors.

MS Sustainable Business Careers

Careers in Sustainable Business

The MS Sustainable Business program prepares students to accelerate their career in this high-demand field with increasing career opportunities.

  • Corporate (Sustainability-Focused Roles in Companies)
    Applicable across sectors like tech, retail, manufacturing, and energy
  • Consulting
    Working for sustainability or management consulting firms
  • Finance & Investment
    Roles in sustainable finance, ESG investing, and impact funds
  • Startups & Innovation / Clean Tech
    Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments focused on sustainability innovation
  • Government, Policy, and NGOs
    Policy, advocacy, and program-based work focused on sustainable development
  • Academia, Education, & Advocacy
    Supporting education, awareness, or research on sustainability topics
  • Operations, Supply Chain, & Manufacturing
    Integrating sustainability into production, logistics, and procurement
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Graduate Career Management Services

CAREER COACHING

  • Assessments and one-on-one conversations to empower you to identify your skills, strengths, interests, and motivators, which we use to explore career paths Ìý
  • Foundation for developing your unique professional value proposition
  • Personalized support in goal setting
  • Frameworks for identifying potential employers and creating strategic networking plans
  • Behavioral and case interview preparation
  • Offer management and salary negotiation support

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MATERIALS REVIEWS

  • Resumes
  • Cover letters
  • Networking correspondence
  • LinkedIn profiles

GRADUATE CAREER MANAGEMENT LED ENGAGEMENTS

  • Employer meet and greets
  • Coffee chats
  • Resume books
  • Introductions for Interviews
  • Virtual or on-campus information sessions

SIGNATURE NETWORKING EVENTS

  • Buffs to Business
  • Professional mentoring kick-off celebration
  • Graduate networking and recruiting night
  • Disco-interno networking event for first and second year MBA students
  • Last Lecture
  • MBA Alumni Holiday Party

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

  • Interviewing
  • Salary negotiation
  • Networking
  • Professional presence and communications
  • Strengths assesments