MSc Global Sustainability Engineering

The Global Sustainability Engineering course offered by Heriot-Watt University is designed for students with a keen interest in sustainability and its functions in various industries. The course administers the knowledge and skills required to handle operational challenges related to sustainability and allows students to critically analyze and design solutions for global sustainability issues. Course Content: Alongside the confluence of business, entrepreneurship and sustainability, the program is built on three key areas: Engineering Sustainability, where students will understand the need to minimize environmental impact in engineering; Entrepreneurship and Project Management, equipping students with project management and entrepreneurship skills; and Business and Economic Sustainability, where students will analyze the basic principles of economics, and understand the environmental implications of business practices. Key Modules: The course provides a wide range of modules including Engineering Sustainability and Environmental Management, Business and Economic Sustainability, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Nanotechnology, Waste Reduction and Recycling, Visionary Entrepreneurship, and Independent Business Plan. Accreditations: This course has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Future Careers: Graduates from this course are well-equipped to embark on careers across a variety of sectors such as energy management, clean technology industries, ecotech industries, IT companies, public institutions, NGOs, and consultancies. The skills learned can also lead to roles in manufacturing and industry, R&D laboratories of academic and industrial sectors, government agencies, waste management and recycling sectors, and environmental consultancy. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.