Executive Master of Science in Sustainability Management
As a premier green business degree among ESG courses in Singapore, the Executive Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainability Management is designed to equip corporate executives with the skills to lead the transition to a green economy. This part-time sustainability master's provides comprehensive sustainability leadership training, moving beyond theory to cover critical areas like carbon management and climate risk education.
You will learn to develop and scale new tools for business, cultivating the ability to incorporate sustainable development when crafting strategy. Tailored for experienced professionals, the programme offers unique flexibility via stackable learning pathways from the FlexiMasters Certificate to the full sustainability Master's degree.
For the full programme details, please refer to EMSc in Sustainability Management.
1-year part-time sustainability Master's
This green business degree delivers flexible ESG leadership training designed specifically for busy executives. Achieve your part-time sustainability master's in just 12 months without pausing your career.
Interdisciplinary ESG & climate curriculum
Access world-class sustainability leadership training led by carbon management experts and industry practitioners. This module connects you with NTU’s top faculty and the Singapore green business ecosystem to master complex climate challenges.
Flexible stackable pathway
The programme offers flexibility via stackable learning pathways from the FlexiMasters Programme to the full sustainability 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.
Business-centric sustainability strategy
Delivered by a top business school in Singapore and Asia, this programme focuses on applied sustainability management within a corporate setting.
Diverse networking opportunities
Connect with a powerful network of green business leaders and ESG professionals. Foster cross-industry collaborations to solve real-world sustainability issues across industries.
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 a cap as per the 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-by-case basis. The application should demonstrate extensive professional and leadership experience, a keen interest in sustainability topics, and other qualities we look for in our candidates.
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.
- Climate and Environment
- Business and Management
- Strategy and Innovation
- Technology and Energy
These courses cover key areas of sustainability, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate today's rapidly changing global business environment.
Your learning culminates in an individual Integrated Capstone Project that focuses on applying sustainability in practice.
Please refer to the Programme Curriculum section for more details.
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PROGRAMME CALENDAR (May'26 - May'27) |
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| Academic Block 1 12 - 19 May 2026 (8 days) |
Academic Block 2 14 - 19 Jul 2026 (6 days) |
Academic Block 3 01 - 06 Sep 2026 (6 days) |
Academic Block 4 12 - 17 Jan 2027 (6 days) |
Academic Block 5 16 - 21 Mar 2027 (6 days) |
Academic Block 6 04 - 11 May 2027 (4 days) |
The University reserves the right to change the date, venue, and mode of delivery in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
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 are 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 Wee Cho Yaw Plaza, 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
Courses are held on campus at Wee Cho Yaw Plaza, the largest building in Asia made of sustainable wood and the 8th zero-energy building of NTU.
Each teaching day is 7.5 hours in duration, and classes are held at 9:00am – 6:00pm daily (including 1-hour lunch and two 15-min breaks).
Daytime sessions will be a mix of classroom teaching and industry visits, 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
► (Elective) Embedding Natural Capital into Business Decision Making - 1.5 AUs
Strategy and Innovation
► (Core) Corporate Sustainability: Strategies and Innovations - 3 AUs
► (Core) Designing and Innovating for Sustainability - 3 AUs
► (Core) Sustainable Operations - 1.5 AUs
► (Elective) Sustainable Finance - 1.5 AUs
Technology and Energy
► (Core) Sustainable Energy Technologies - 3 AUs
► (Core) Carbon Markets - 1.5 AUs
► (Elective) Technologies for Urban and Built Environment - 1.5 AUs
► (Elective) Technology for Carbon Management - 1.5 AUs
Integrated Capstone
► Guided by a faculty or an experienced industry expert
► An experiential component of the programme where participants are encouraged to 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