Online MSc in Carbon Management
The online MSc in Carbon Management is a ground-breaking development of the award-winning campus-based MSc in Carbon Management programme at the University of Edinburgh. Building on the proven success and expert content of the established residential programme, this new online programme provides high-level knowledge, skills and training in the business, economics and science of carbon management.
The programme is designed for graduates who want an advanced academic qualification in tackling climate change management by business, industry, NGOs and government. The interdisciplinary nature of the course provides a detailed understanding of climate science and economics and a broad and integrated understanding of carbon management. Students can devise study programmes suited to their own personal interests and career goals, through their choice of individual research projects. The online delivery is formulated so as to allow study to be balanced alongside full-time employment and family commitments.
The programme is affiliated with the University of Edinburgh’s Global Environment & Society Academy (GESA).
MSc Course Structure
Why Study Carbon Management at Edinburgh University?
Carbon management is now at the heart of tackling climate change and has rapidly become a central part of the global business environment. Edinburgh in particular has emerged as one of most important global centres in this new discipline. This innovative MSc programme, taught by a number of world-leading experts in key fields of climate change and carbon management, is for graduates who want an advanced academic qualification to launch careers in carbon and climate change management in business or government.
Why Edinburgh?
Student Experience, Careers and Network
Our existing MSc Carbon Management boasts excellent relationships with relevant employers, as well as a great alumni network covering more than 25 nations and providing unrivalled opportunities to link up on research projects and find new positions in the field of carbon management. We have around 200 Carbon Masters (alumni of the programme) and are delighted to maintain close relationships with all our students as they progress with their careers. This invaluable network ensures that our current students have access to employers and decision makers who may be able to provide employment opportunities or research projects.
The main employment sectors for our graduates are those of climate change consultancy, renewable energy and carbon management project development, and government and NGO climate change advisors. Several of our graduates are also now studying for climate change-focused PhDs.
Alumni Profiles Student Testimonials
Innovative Learning
The online MSc in Carbon Management is delivered through a mixture of online lecture study, virtual group meetings with the course organiser and tutor, online readings and online role-play based exercises. Based upon a highly successful face-to-face MSc courses at the University of Edinburgh, these online courses utilise a blend of interactive slides, videos, virtual case studies and online discussions to explore the subjects in depth, and to promote extensive discussion of the best ways to tackle this key global challenge. Each course employs a range of assessment types, including video presentations, blogs, essays, and project reports.
To get a feel for what taking an online course feels like, please have a look at our demo site.
