Sustainability Leadership in Business - Aungier Street

Course Title: Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership in Business

What is... Sustainability Leadership in Business?

Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership in Business is designed to equip current and aspiring managers with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and trends and apply evidence-based sustainability tools to decision-making and stakeholders buy-in to lead incorporation of sustainability practices into business.



The participants will gain a systematic understanding of sustainability principles and sustainability literacy related to the UN SDGs, planetary boundaries, doughnut economics, just transition, and circular economy. The learners will also develop in-depth l awareness of the social and environmental challenges facing organisations and will critically reflect on issues such as organisational purpose, responsive innovation, embedding circular economy principles, systems & futures thinking and regulatory and reporting frameworks. Emphasis is also placed on developing communication and leadership skills so the business case for sustainability coupled with the most suitable strategies can to instigating action and meaningful change.



Schedule

The programme is part time with a blended delivery. In Semester 1, classes take place in evening times (usually Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 6pm. One of these will be in person (Aungier Street) and one online. In Semester 2, self-directed learning through business sustainability project is supported with 3 in-person workshops as well as online interactions.

Semester 1

• Sustainability Principles (10 ECTS)

• Leading Sustainability (10 ECTS)



Semester 2

• Business Sustainability Consultancy Project (10 ECTS).

Minimum Entry Requirements?

Candidates must hold a minimum second class honours degree (2.2) or higher or equivalent third level qualification in any discipline with a minimum of three years experience in a business or cognate management role.

Applications will open in February 2025.



Non-EU Students



Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.

1 year, Part Time:

Method of Delivery: Blended

Commencement Date: September 2025