Module overview
This module focuses on the strategic and technological skills needed to drive the transition towards net-zero energy systems, smart technologies, and circular design models.
Students explore how energy systems, digital technologies, and circular economy principles intersect to create more resilient, efficient, and sustainable organisations. The pathway combines business strategy with hands-on exposure to AI-enabled systems, automation, smart manufacturing, and digital innovation, preparing graduates to lead sustainability-driven transformation across industries and supply chains.
With options for industry engagement and accredited microcredential specialisation, this pathway equips students to translate sustainability goals into practical, scalable solutions.
Learning objectives
Students following this pathway will learn to:
- Lead sustainability and net-zero transitions in energy- and technology-intensive sectors.
- Apply business strategy, operations, and supply chain management through a digital and sustainability lens.
- Build technical fluency in AI, automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing systems.
- Use circular economy and lifecycle thinking to align innovation, competitiveness, and resource efficiency.
- Manage cross-disciplinary teams by connecting people, processes, and advanced technologies.
Who is it for?
- Business graduates seeking expertise in sustainable energy, smart technologies, and circular innovation.
- Engineers and technologists preparing for strategic and leadership roles in digitally enabled and sustainability-driven sectors.
- Innovation-focused professionals interested in net-zero energy systems, AI and automation, smart manufacturing, circular economy, sustainability consulting, NGOs, and public innovation roles.
