While undertaking their main piece of individual research, our sustainability Master’s students receive oversight from an academic supervisor. |
Both routes to the MSt in Sustainability Leadership include an assessed piece of original individual research. During the second year of the continuous route students complete a 15,000-word research dissertation. During stage 3 of the flexible route students complete a 10,000-word research essay.
Supervisors are selected for their topic-specific and research expertise. A broad spectrum of topics and research methodologies can be accommodated by drawing on academics from across the University and, if necessary, leading external experts. The research is marked by two independent assessors.
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Recent dissertation topics supervised |
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Evolving sustainability metrics: How theoretically applicable and technically feasible are Key Fitness Indicators for global apparel companies Transition of an industrialized society from linear to circular economy: The case of waste management on the island of Bornholm |
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| Dr Chris Coleridge |
The role of blockchain in developing sustainable supply chain finance: future business models Network embeddedness and business model innovation |
| Dr Gemma Cranston |
The identification and reporting of biodiversity business risk and opportunity Embedding natural capital accounting into supply chain management: a transformational approach |
| Dr Louise Drake |
Toward defining a sustainability mindset: Exploring the relationship between mindset and sustainability leadership The role of health care workers in sustainable medical waste management: A qualitative study amongst public hospitals in Vietnam |
| Dr Kayla Friedman | The role of commercial banks in water scarcity solutions in developing countries |
| Professor Peter Guthrie | How can a greater number of women at the grassroots level, in urban slums, take on the role of change-agents; leading towards more sustainable health cultures |
| Dr Theo Hacking |
Impact Investing: A study of social and environmental impact measurement by investment funds The role of business to combat human trafficking |
| Dr Candice Howarth |
Sustainable Travel Behaviour: Analysis of factors influencing short distance-travel behaviour of citizens, Geographical Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Change beyond Sustainability through permaculture- Motivational factors of engaging in regenerative practices: A focus on Danish Permaculturists |
| Dr Jenny Pope |
Climate resilient cities – from planning to action, lessons for success The role of Communications for the ‘Social License to Operate (SLO)’ process |
| Professor Juliane Reinecke |
Business for Peace: Role of the private sector in positive contributions to peace in conflict-affected areas. Perspectives on Nordic ICT companies Exploring the return on investment for private sector companies investing in youth development |
| Dr Rory Sullivan |
The reality of Responsible Investment: How do private equity shareholders engage with their portfolio on ESG and what factors enhance their effectiveness in doing so? Aligning Investments with the Paris Agreement: The Role of Temperature Metrics |
| Dr Wayne Visser |
Facilitating the transition to a sustainable future: An investigation into financial sector readiness to act How can business help achieve the future we want? The status of corporate reporting on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development |
