Overview
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Youth Leadership and Sustainability
Duration: 12 Months
Credit Hours: 180
ECTS: 90
Level: HE7
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid (Online/Onsite at different locations across the world)
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Youth Leadership and Sustainability (MBA YLS) at the London Institute of Sustainable Development is a postgraduate programme designed to empower emerging and forward-thinking leaders to drive inclusive, ethical, and sustainable transformation across global organisations and communities.
Rooted in the principles of responsible leadership, innovation, and aligned with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programme combines advanced management education with a strong emphasis on youth empowerment, social innovation, and sustainable business practices. It enables students to develop critical expertise in strategic leadership, organisational transformation, entrepreneurship, and ethical governance, while strengthening their ability to apply data-driven insights and digital innovation to complex global challenges.
Learners gain a deep understanding of the intersection between youth leadership, sustainability, and organisational performance, with a focus on fostering inclusive cultures, promoting civic engagement, and creating long-term value for society and stakeholders. The programme equips students to evaluate and respond to global economic, social, technological, and environmental challenges, integrating principles of sustainability, innovation, and inclusion into strategic planning, policy development, and organisational growth.
Graduates emerge as confident, socially responsible, and ethically grounded leaders, prepared to lead sustainable initiatives, inspire positive change, and guide organisations and communities towards resilient and inclusive futures. They are equipped to balance economic growth with social and environmental responsibility, contributing meaningfully to a more sustainable, equitable, and innovation-driven global economy.
A One of-a-Kind Initiative
At LISD, the MBA YLS offers a transformative learning experience that integrates strategic leadership, innovation, organisational development, entrepreneurship, and global engagement within the context of empowering young leaders and advancing sustainable development. Distinct from traditional postgraduate programmes, this course combines advanced management principles with youth-centred leadership strategies, ethical business practices, sustainability, digital transformation, and responsible governance to provide a cohesive and practice-oriented learning journey.
Aligned with the principles of inclusive leadership, youth empowerment, and the UN 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs, the programme equips students to address real-world challenges by developing innovative organisational strategies, leveraging emerging digital technologies, and applying data-driven insights to enhance performance while promoting social responsibility, resilience, and sustainable growth.
Purpose-driven and globally focused, the MBA YLS prepares graduates with the strategic vision, cultural awareness, ethical grounding, and leadership capabilities required to shape organisations, communities, and industries that are inclusive, innovative, and sustainable. Graduates are equipped to lead meaningful change, inspire future generations, foster collaborative and resilient environments, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable global economy.
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Location
London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD), London, United Kingdom































































