Social, environmental and sustainable management and reporting, environmental performance, business ethics, corporate accountability and human rights

The study of social, environmental and sustainable management systems and their impact on social and environmental performance has practical implications for public sector organisations and government departments implementing sustainability and environmental management system (EMS). Study in this specialisation is concerned with: sustainability reporting processes and drivers; environmental accounting; integration of sustainability reporting into risk management, decision making, strategic planning and performance measurement; environmental management systems; and, accountability for CSR activities and impacts; socially responsible marketing; working conditions in MNC supply chains; workforce diversity issues; community partnerships; stakeholder relationships and governance issues; corporate accountability and human rights; human rights and sustainability; the globalization of professional bodies and the public interest.


Potential PhD topics

The School will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the School's strengths.  Please contact the Faculty to discuss your PhD topic.

Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.