Program Overview

Program Overview

The Responsible Business and Sustainability (M.Sc.) program is designed to educate students on how to meet the challenges of building a sustainable future for business and society. This program combines cutting-edge insights from business ethics, sustainability, as well as management and organisational science to enable future business leaders to harness the potential of business for responsible and sustainable value creation.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 9
• Number of Places: 40 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Dr Maximilian Schormair
• Closing Date: 31st July 2025

Admission Requirements

English Language Requirements

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.

Career Opportunities

This program enables students to pursue a career in management or leadership position with specific responsibilities for CSR, corporate sustainability, ESG, business and human rights, climate action in private sector companies (including consulting), civil society organizations & international public agencies.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, refer to the relevant section.

Program Structure

The program 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 public sector organisation.

Testimonial

This course combines academic rigour with real-world relevance to drive meaningful change in an otherwise fracturing world. As a consultant, I've been able to infuse key learnings like GHG accounting, LCAs, and human rights due diligence into my consulting practice to drive business transformation for my clients. The engaging faculty and diversity of the student cohort make for an enriching and impactful learning experience.

Manan Aggarwal

Graduate

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