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Develop specialist knowledge in contemporary business management and evaluate how businesses operate globally in an increasingly competitive environment through our joint degree with the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS).

Delivered in partnership with the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), Global Sustainable Business Management MSc gives you the specialist knowledge and competence required to support future sustainable business practices on a global scale. Taught on a full-time basis over 18 months, you can expect teaching methods that include lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.

Designed in line with the 17 sustainable development goals set out by the United Nations, you will assess different business environments and develop a critical appreciation of management theory and business practice, aiming to achieve sustainability, act ethically and encourage responsible decision-making. You will also identify ways to analyse, develop and manage competitive advantage within the global value chain.

This programme is led by expert academics from both Northumbria University and AUAS and, as a master's student, you will develop your knowledge and research skills and be an active participant in the research-rich environment and agenda that is at the heart of both institutions. Additionally, this programme is covered by the prestigious AACSB accreditation awarded to Newcastle Business School, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development, and learner success.

Applications for Global Sustainable Business Management MSc must be submitted via the Dutch higher education application portal, Studielink. Applications are managed by AUAS who aim to process applications in a time frame of 2 - 6 weeks. For more information, please review our programme FAQs for September 2024 entry.

Course Information

Level of Study
Postgraduate

Mode of Study
18 months Full Time

Department
Newcastle Business School

Start
August 2026

Fees
Fee Information

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What to expect from our joint degree with AUAS and a guide to applying

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The Application Process / Need Help?

A guide to applying via Studielink and how to get in touch with AUAS

Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or a relevant Dutch undergraduate (WO or HBO bachelor), or substantial experience of working in a business organisation.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Advanced Entry

No advanced entry will be given based on prior experience alone.  Applicants may, however, apply to Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences through their formal admissions procedures.

Fees and Funding 2025/26 Entry

Full UK Fee: TBC

Full International Fee: TBC

Scholarships and Discounts

Click here for AUAS and NU Alumni discount

Click here for UK and EU Member State discount


Scholarships and Discounts

Click here if you are a UK, EU or International Alumni applicant





ADDITIONAL COSTS

Students must provide their own laptops for study on this course. The minimum specifications are: Windows 10 Home 64-bit, Intel Pentium® Gold 4415U processor (2 cores) or Core i5 2 GHz processor, 8Gb RAM , 128 GB SSD. Discounts are available through Dutch resellers using AUAS login details at www.surfspot.nl where, as of October 2019, the price of laptops of this specification vary between 700 - 2,200 euros

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Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.

 

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