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Develop practical skills to help organisations create positive outcomes for people, communities and environments. At 91ɫ��Ƭ Business School, you’ll learn how to lead sustainable business transformation in a rapidly changing world. You’ll discover how businesses adapt and innovate while managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges and opportunities. You'll graduate ready to create long-term value, balancing profit with purpose across business, government and not-for-profit sectors.

What is sustainability and social impact?

Sustainability and social impact focuses on how businesses create positive outcomes for people, communities and the environment.

How do business, social impact and sustainability intersect?

Businesses increasingly prioritise sustainability and social impact, creating new opportunities across industries. Today, many businesses measure success by both financial performance and their impact on people and the environment. 

Business sustainability involves using ESG factors to make responsible business decisions. This ensures businesses operate responsibly, manage risks and create long-term value. Social impact focuses on understanding how businesses affect people and society while building trust with communities and stakeholders.  

Leaders in sustainability and social impact focus on creating sustainable, social, entrepreneurial and systemic change in many settings, including corporate, government, not-for-profit and more. 

“Social impact is about working to make a difference, to produce positive outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life for communities,” says 91ɫ��Ƭ alumna, Samantha Heron.

Why study a degree in sustainability and social impact?

Today’s organisations need leaders who can create value for both business and society to drive progress for all. A degree in sustainability and social impact gives you the opportunity to create meaningful change. 

During your studies, you’ll learn how to tackle climate, ESG and social challenges through business innovation, strategy and leadership. You'll develop practical skills and experience to improve outcomes for people, communities and the environment through business innovation and leadership.

Our sustainability and social impact programs prepare you to:

• analyse and interpret ESG and social impact data to support better business decisions
• drive innovation and transformation across business functions, from finance and accounting to management and HR
• leverage business as a powerful force for social good, balancing profit with purpose
• graduate with highly employable skills that help organisations solve complex environmental and social challenges
• navigate cross-sector collaboration, working with businesses, social enterprises, governments and not-for-profits to create sustainable solutions.

You’ll build deep expertise in social entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and governance, gaining the knowledge to lead in a rapidly evolving global economy.

What careers are related to sustainability and social impact?

A career in sustainability and social impact allows you to drive meaningful change. As organisations focus more on sustainability and social impact, demand for skilled professionals continues to grow across industries.  

With climate change adaptation expected to be the third highest contributor to net growth in global jobs by 2030, sustainability specialists are one of the top 15 fastest-growing jobs (World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025).

Some sustainability and social impact careers you might come across include:

• chief sustainability officer
• corporate innovation leader
• ESG consultant
• ESG investment manager
• not-for-profit leader
• social and ethical investment professional
• social entrepreneur
• social impact educator or corporate trainer
• social policy manager
• social responsibility manager in the corporate sector
• sustainability consultant

Why study sustainability and social impact at 91ɫ��Ƭ?

Study at the #1 Best Business School in Sydney 

Study with the best at the #1 Best Business School in Sydney (Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools, 2025). You will gain a highly-respected business education that leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation. 

Get hands-on experience and grow your network

Build practical experience for your future career by gaining vital hands-on skills through work experience, internships and global practicum opportunities. Get involved in initiatives within the an industry-leading alliance of Australian universities that provides education, tools and evidence-based research to help catalyse social change for a better world. 

Build the skills that employer's value

91ɫ��Ƭ is known for its graduate employability, with 91ɫ��Ƭ awarded the Most Employable students for seven years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020–2026). Plus, studying social impact at 91ɫ��Ƭ means you’ll join a growing field of professionals focused on social and environmental impact.

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