Environmental and
Sustainability
Management
Develop advanced knowledge and practical skills to lead sustainability, environmental management and strategic decision-making for a more resilient and sustainable future.
Build Advanced Knowledge for a More Sustainable Future
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management focuses on the relationship between environmental challenges, sustainability and organisational decision-making.
Rather than treating sustainability only as an environmental subject, the qualification examines how sustainability affects business performance, governance, policy-making and society. It also explores how organisations can respond to environmental challenges through strategic planning, organisational change, environmental management and sustainable business practices.
The programme contains 120 credits, 1,200 Total Qualification Time (TQT) and a recommended minimum of 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). Learners complete four mandatory units and select two additional units from five optional units.
Qualification at a Glance
| Qualification | OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1,200 hours |
| Recommended GLH | Minimum 600 hours |
| Mandatory Units | 4 |
| Optional Units | 5 available |
| Units Completed | 6 units in total |
| Delivery | Face-to-face, distance or online through approved centres |
| Typical Duration | One academic year full-time |
| Assessment | Coursework / criterion-referenced assessment |
| Assessment Language | English |
| Subject Area | Environmental and Sustainability Management |
What Is the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management?
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management is designed to develop advanced knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues from a management perspective.
The programme considers sustainability as both an environmental and organisational issue. Learners examine the physical dimensions of sustainability alongside its financial and non-financial implications for businesses, public bodies, governance, policy-making and society.
The qualification also introduces important contemporary areas such as:
This combination makes the qualification relevant to professionals working across environmental management, sustainability, consulting, business strategy, government, non-profit organisations and related areas.
Course Study Units
The qualification currently consists of four mandatory units and five optional units, with Learners completing six units in total. Each unit carries 20 credits.
Course Benefits
Expertise
Development
Perspective
Relevance
Recognition
Analytical Skills
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is ideal for professionals and aspiring managers who want to understand how sustainability considerations influence organisations, public policy, governance, investment, environmental performance and long-term business strategy. It is suitable for individuals working or aspiring to roles in:
Entry Requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers to common questions about the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management, including qualification level, assessment, subject coverage, career relevance and progression.
01 What is the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management?
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management is a 120-credit RQF Level 7 qualification focused on contemporary sustainability, environmental management, ESG, energy transition and organisational sustainability.
It is designed to develop knowledge relevant to management, consulting, business strategy, government and non-profit environments.
02 What level is the OTHM Environmental and Sustainability Management Diploma?
The qualification is positioned at Level 7 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). OTHM describes its Level 7 diplomas as postgraduate-level qualifications at the same RQF level as master’s degrees, while noting that a Level 7 Diploma is shorter than a complete master’s programme.
03 Is this course suitable for environmental professionals?
Yes. Environmental Management in Organisations and Environmental Science and Energy Transition are mandatory components, while optional units allow Learners to focus on areas such as net zero, environmental policy or sustainable finance.
04 Is this qualification suitable for sustainability managers?
The subject matter is directly relevant to sustainability-management responsibilities. The programme covers sustainability principles, environmental management, energy transition and organisational sustainability, with optional units addressing transformation, net zero and sustainability strategy.
05 Is the OTHM Level 7 Diploma suitable for ESG professionals?
It can be relevant to ESG-related professional development because ESG is explicitly included within the qualification’s environmental and sustainability-management objectives. The programme also addresses organisational management, sustainability impacts and governance-related issues.
06 How is the OTHM Level 7 Diploma assessed?
The qualification uses criterion-referenced assessment. Learners must provide evidence demonstrating that they have achieved the specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. Units are internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
07 Is the OTHM Level 7 Environmental and Sustainability Management course assignment-based?
The published qualification information identifies criterion-referenced assessment, with specific assessment guidance and marking criteria provided through assignment briefs.
This means Learners demonstrate achievement through structured assessment evidence rather than relying solely on a traditional examination format.
08 What career opportunities can this qualification support?
The qualification is designed to provide knowledge relevant to management and consulting roles in the environmental and sustainability sector. Depending on experience and employer requirements, relevant roles may include:
- Sustainability Manager
- Environmental Manager
- Sustainability Consultant
- Environmental Consultant
- ESG Specialist
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Environmental Policy Adviser
- Sustainability Strategy Adviser
- Environmental Project Manager
- Corporate Sustainability Officer
- Sustainable Business Consultant
Completion of a qualification does not guarantee employment, and job requirements vary by employer, sector and location.
OTHM identifies business strategy, consulting, non-profit and government as potential employment areas.
09 Is this a master’s degree?
No. The OTHM Level 7 Diploma is a Level 7 qualification rather than a complete master’s degree.
OTHM explains that its Level 7 diplomas are at the same RQF level as master’s degrees but are shorter, and a university dissertation stage may be required to complete a full master’s programme where an appropriate progression arrangement exists.
10 Can the qualification lead to a master’s top-up route?
There are university progression arrangements associated with the qualification.
OTHM’s current university progression information lists the University of Greenwich as offering progression from the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management, with advanced standing towards the MSc Global Sustainable Development.
University admission and credit decisions remain subject to the receiving university’s requirements.