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.

Subjects taught

Semester 1
• Sustainability Principles (10 ECTS)
• Leading Sustainability (10 ECTS)

Semester 2
• Business Sustainability Consultancy Project (10 ECTS).

Entry requirements

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.

Application dates

Applications for courses commencing in September 2024 will open in November 2023.

Duration

1 year
Mode of Study: Part Time
Method of Delivery: Blended

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.

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