Ukachukwu, Emmanuel (2026) Evaluating Sustainability Literacy Among University Students and its Influence on Future Managerial Competence: A Study of Future Business Leaders in UK Univerisities. Masters thesis, York St. John University.

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Abstract

This study evaluates sustainability literacy among business and management students in UK Universities and investigates its influence on their perceived future managerial competence. Employing a positivist, deductive, cross-sectional survey design with a stratified sample of 98 students, the research measures sustainability literacy using validated instruments aligned with TASK™ and Sulitest®, alongside scales assessing managerial competence. Findings reveal high overall sustainability literacy, particularly in definitional knowledge, though applied managerial scenarios show relative weakness. Perceived managerial competence is also high, with literacy strongly predicting competence (R² = .796). Curriculum exposure significantly enhances both literacy and competence, while level of study and work experience do not moderate this relationship. The study highlights the transformative potential of embedding sustainability in business education and recommends increased practical learning and industry engagement to bridge gaps in applied competence. These insights contribute empirical evidence to inform curriculum development aimed at fostering sustainability-literate and competent future business leaders.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Status:	Published
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
School/Department:	London Campus
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/16213

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