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Executive Master of Science in Sustainability Management
The Executive Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainability Management is a specialised graduate business degree programme designed to equip corporate executives and experienced professionals with the right skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities to make the sustainability transition in the green economy.
You will learn to develop, implement, scale, and evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes needed for businesses. Ultimately, the programme aims to cultivate leaders and managers who can incorporate sustainable development and environmental management when crafting strategy and driving sustainable green operations.
Tailored to meet the needs of executives and professionals who are looking to enhance their expertise and leadership capabilities in sustainability management, the programme offers a unique flexibility via stackable learning pathways from the FlexiMasters Certificate to the full Executive Master's degree.
Key Features
1-year part-time Master's degree
The specialised graduate business degree is designed specifically to meet the needs of busy executives and experienced professionals.
Interdisciplinary curriculum
Gain access to an interdisciplinary group of leading experts, industry practitioners and faculty members across NTU and world-class research institutes.
Stackable learning pathways
The programme offers flexibility via stackable learning pathways from the FlexiMasters Programme to the full Executive Master's degree.
Designed for lifelong learning
Eligible participants and sponsoring companies can enjoy SkillsFuture subsidy of up to 90% for the FlexiMasters Programme, thus reducing the overall cost of the Executive MSc.
Contextualised for business
Offered by a premier business school in Singapore and Asia, the programme is predominantly focused on sustainability management in a business context.
Diverse networking opportunities
Connect, exchange, and foster collaborations in addressing sustainability issues in the broader business community from across industries.
For You
Championing the change
Develop your knowledge and skills needed to lead sustainable practices and overcome challenges of transitioning to a sustainable business model through identifying the key organisational levers that facilitate change.
Meeting stakeholder expectations
Examine the challenges of transitioning to a sustainable business model, develop practical frameworks to identify material stakeholders, and create strategy and disclosure practices to meet their
conflicting, and ever increasing demands.
Contributing to a sustainable future
Build credibility and instill confidence with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles, as well as the tools and frameworks needed to implement sustainable practices, thereby fostering a commitment to environmental and social responsibility for a sustainable future.
For Organisations
Developing Sustainability Leaders
Accelerate the development of a pipeline of sustainability talents and leaders who can navigate the complex sustainability landscape, identify opportunities for innovation, and manage risks associated with Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues.
Improving sustainability performance
Future-proof your organisation by integrating environmentally and socially responsible practices into business operations, improving sustainability performance, reducing environmental and social risks, and enhancing your organisation's reputation as a responsible and sustainable business.
Making positive impact
The outcomes of real-world projects from the participants often address actual challenges faced by the organisations. These solutions have the potential to be implemented, resulting in positive impact for the sponsoring organisations.
The Executive Master of Science in Sustainability Management is designed for:
- Corporate Executives and Professionals with over 10 years of work experience, this programme is ideal for current and aspiring sustainability leaders seeking to enhance their ability to respond to sustainability challenges.
- Career Changers and Learning Aspirants who are looking for a professional Master’s degree and to transition into sustainability-focused management roles or advance within sustainability divisions and organizations.
- Passionate Changemakers from diverse industries and functions who are driven to make a meaningful impact by championing sustainable practices and fostering better business outcomes.
To cater to the demanding schedules of mid- to senior-level executives, the Executive Master of Science in Sustainability Management is delivered as a part-time programme over twelve months in six academic blocks, each lasting four to eight consecutive days including Saturday and Sunday.
During the programme, participants will complete:- 8 Core Modules
- 4 Electives Modules
- Integrated Capstone Module
These modules cover key areas of sustainability, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate today's rapidly changing global business environment. Please refer to the Programme Curriculum section for more details.
| PROGRAMME CALENDAR (Jul 2025 — Jul 2026, Tentative Dates) | |||||
| Academic Block 1 29 Jul - 5 Aug 2025 (8 days) | Academic Block 2 30 Sep - 7 Oct 2025 (8 days) | Academic Block 3 2 - 5 Dec 2025 (4 days) | Academic Block 4 3 - 8 Feb 2026 (6 days) | Academic Block 5 7 - 12 Apr 2026 (6 days) | Academic Block 6 7 - 14 Jul 2026 (8 days) |
Programme Structure
The programme incorporates stackable learning pathways. All participants begin with the FlexiMasters in Sustainability Business Ecosystems, covering content in Academic Blocks 1, 2 and 3. Upon successful completion, participants receive a FlexiMasters Certificate and will be matriculated into the Graduate Programme to complete the Master of Science degree.
Class Location
Academic Blocks 1, 3 and 6 will be conducted on-campus at Gaia, the largest building in Asia made entirely of sustainable wood and recognised as NTU’s 8th zero-energy building on campus.
Academic Blocks 2, 4 and 5 will be conducted at Lifelong Learning Institute @ Paya Lebar.
Class Hours
Each teaching day is 7.5 hours in duration, and classes are held
at 9:00am – 6:00pm daily (includes a 1-hour lunch break and two 15-minute
refreshment breaks).
Daytime sessions are reserved for classroom interaction, while
some evenings may be used for guest lectures, projects, group work and
networking sessions.
Climate and Environment
► (Core) Climate System and Climate Change - 1.5 AUs
► (Elective) Nature-based Solutions - 1.5 AUs
► (Elective) Climate Risk Assessment - 1.5 AUs
Business and Management
► (Core) Greenhouse Gasses Emissions: Measurement and Management - 1.5 AUs
► (Core) Sustainability Reporting - 3 AUs
► (Core) Sustainability and Law - 3 AUs
Strategy and Innovation
► (Core) Corporate Sustainability: Strategies and Innovations - 3 AUs
► (Elective) Sustainable Finance - 1.5 AUs
► (Core) Designing and Innovating for Sustainability - 3 AUs
► (Core) Sustainable Operations - 1.5 AUs
Technology and Energy
► (Elective) Technologies for Urban and Built Environment - 1.5 AUs
► (Elective) Technology for Carbon Management - 1.5 AUs
► (Core) Sustainable Energy Technologies - 3 AUs
► (Core) Carbon Markets - 1.5 AUs
► (Elective) Circular Economy and Technologies - 1.5 AUs
Integrated Capstone
► Guided by a faculty or an experienced industry expert
► An experiential component of the programme where participants will work on real-life projects from their own organisations to apply the knowledge they learn on an ongoing basis.
► Consolidate the concepts and learnings from earlier modules, where you will apply classroom knowledge to real-world business situations via real-world projects to address crucial sustainability management issues - 3 AUs
Candidature
The total number of AUs required to graduate with an Executive MSc in Sustainability Management is 30 AUs, which includes Core Courses (21 AUs), Elective Courses (6 AUs), and an Integrated Capstone (3 AUs).
The FlexiMasters Programme is offered as part of the academic load and fulfilment of the requirements for the full MSc degree.
The minimum period of candidature is 1 year, and the maximum period of candidature is 4 years.
Applicants to the Executive MSc have the option to complete the Executive MSc programme in a stackable manner via the FlexiMasters* programme.
The FlexiMasters* programme is offered as part of the academic load and fulfilment of the requirements for the Executive MSc degree.
The course credits earned from the FlexiMasters programme may be accepted as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the full MSc degree, subject to assessment and approval by the University.
Graduates of the FlexiMasters programme will pay the remaining fees for the Executive MSc after deducting the fees for the FlexiMasters.
*FlexiMasters in Sustainability Business Ecosystems
- Corporate Sustainability: Strategies and Innovations (3.0 AUs)
- Sustainability Reporting (3.0 AUs)
- Law and Sustainability (3.0 AUs)
- Nature-based Solutions (1.5 AUs)
- Sustainable Finance (1.5 AUs)
- Climate Systems and Climate Change (1.5 AUs)
- Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) Emissions: Measurement and Management (1.5 AUs)
AY 2024
Full Programme Fee: S$61,000
Full Programme Fee: S$66,490 (inclusive
of prevailing GST)
AY 2025
Full Programme Fee: S$65,000
Full Programme Fee: S$70,850 (inclusive
of prevailing GST)
Additional fees
- Application processing fee: S$100 (non-refundable)
- Enrolment Fee: S$5,000 (inclusive of prevailing GST, non-refundable, payable upon acceptance of the offer. This amount will be deducted from the full tuition fee)
- Student Services Fee: $127.85
For Singaporeans and PRs (self-financed or company-sponsored) who are progressing to the Executive MSc from FlexiMasters*, the overall investment in the Executive MSc is estimated to be between $27,000 and $46,000.
*FlexiMasters subsidy is available. Please visit our FlexiMasters page for more information.
The fee covers tuition, most teaching materials and meals when classes are in session.
Note: The above fees are subject to revision by the University.
Professional experience and quality of achievements
- Demonstrated professional experience in sustainability related or focused roles
- Recommended by the organisations to acquire sustainability skills
- Minimum 10 years of work experience
Passion and interest in business and environment
- Demonstrate passion and interest in pursuing a career in management at the intersection of business and the environment.
- Deep interest and demonstrated intent to chart a course for the whole organisation
- Have a clear motivation for intellectual growth, both in the classroom and beyond.
Academic requirements1
- Undergraduate degree2
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
1Candidates with academic qualifications other than the above (e.g., completed the FlexiMasters programme stackable towards the Executive MSc programme within the last 5 years) are encouraged to apply for the programme, subject to at least 10 years of experience and approval by the University.
Credit transfers are by application only and will be assessed and approved by the University, and the minimum Grade Point eligible for transfer of credits is 2.5. Credit transfer is subject to cap as per University Credit Transfer Policy.
2Candidates without an undergraduate degree but who have achieved satisfactory results in the FlexiMasters in Sustainability Business Ecosystems are encouraged to apply for the programme. We accept applications without an undergraduate degree on a case-to-case basis. The application should demonstrate extensive professional and leadership experience, keen interest in sustainability topics, amongst other qualities we look out for in our candidates.
[Early Bird Discount] Submit your application early before 31 December 2024 to lock-in AY2024 tuition fees for 2025 Intake
There is only one intake in July / August each year for the Executive MSc in Sustainability Management programme.
As we employ a continuous admissions system for the annual August intake, the online application form will remain accessible throughout before the Final Closing Date, enabling applicants to submit their applications at their convenience. The earlier you submit your application, the higher your chance in securing limited placement in the programme. It is crucial that your application is fully submitted before the admissions process can begin.
To lock-in the current tuition fees for 2025 Intake, you are required to ensure that you have fully submitted the application fee and ALL the required documents listed in the Application Form (e.g. recommendations, transcripts, degree scrolls, etc.). Incomplete submission will not be processed and not eligible to enjoy the AY2024 Tuition Fee.
- Round 1: 31 December 2024
- Round 2: 28 February 2025
- Round 3: 31 March 2025
- Round 4: 30 April 2025 (final round)
Our 20+ faculty members are drawn from across colleges and autonomous institutes at NTU and the industry. Here are just a few.
Prof. S Viswanathan
“Vish” Viswanathan is Professor of Operations Management at Nanyang Business School. He is also the Director of the Centre for Business Sustainability, and as Cluster Director of the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). His interests include Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Energy Modelling, Life Cycle Analysis, Business Model Innovation, Closed Loop Supply Chain, Manufacturing Systems, Urban Mobility, Optimization, and Scheduling.
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Prof. Boh Wai Fong
Wai Fong is the President’s Chair and Professor of Information Systems at Nanyang Technological University, and the Deputy Dean of Nanyang Business School. She serves as co-Director for both Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab (SAIL@NTU) and NTU Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance (CCTF). As an established researcher in knowledge management and knowledge sharing, she conducts research in innovation management and entrepreneurship.
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Prof. Adam Switzer
Adam Switzer is an internationally recognised expert in coastal science. In the field of coastal hazards, Adam pioneered the study of storm and tsunami deposits with studies in Australia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia. His Quaternary geology work focuses on the coastal evolution of tropical coastal systems in Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and China where he uses geological techniques to reconstruct past environmental change and investigate the role of sea level change, climate variability and human influence on the evolution of tropical and sub-tropical coastal systems.
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Prof. Alessandro Romagnoli
Ranked among the world’s Top 2% Scientists in 2023, Alessandro is the Co-Director of the NTU-Surbana Jurong Corporate Lab looking at Intelligent Urban Solutions, Active Solutions for Sustainability, and Future of Construction and Underground. He is advising the International Finance Corporation – World Bank Group, the Asian Development Bank, and others on energy-related projects. His research is primarily focused on providing advice and viable solutions for some of their most pressing challenges, such as reducing carbon footprint, energy efficiency and energy presumption.
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Asst Prof. Perrine Hamel
Perrine's research examines how natural infrastructure can contribute to creating a resilient and inclusive cities in Southeast Asia. She focuses on the natural infrastructure in urban and rural environments, with a particular interest in hydrologic services. Her extensive experience in urban hydrologic modelling has led the development of several ecosystem services models that support management decisions. She has conducted natural capital assessments in partnership with environmental NGOs and public and private actors from around the world, most recently in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
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Adjunct Assoc Prof. Alvin Ng
Alvin Ng is the Chief Operating Officer for Smart Cities of Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI). He plays a key role in continuing the advancement of ADI’s mission to drive the adoption of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence tools and solutions around smart cities. Alvin has over 24 years of experience in global sales and product management and has held a series of senior global leadership roles with multinational companies like Wincor Nixdorf AG, Cisco Systems and Rosenbluth International. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, he worked for General Electric as the General Manager for GE Digital, Asia.
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