Course Title: Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership in Business
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.
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.
Semester 1
- Sustainability Principles (10 ECTS)
- Leading Sustainability (10 ECTS)
Semester 2
- Business Sustainability Consultancy Project (10 ECTS)
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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I believe that the fact that I was studying for the PG Cert resulted in my successful move to a sustainability role. Firstly, it gave me the confidence to pursue a sustainability role. But also, having a formal Sustainability Qualification helps to put you towards the top of the pile when competing for sustainability roles. I am sure that the PG Cert played a big part in helping to get my CV noticed. Thank you to TU Dublin for putting me on this path.
Claire Hyland (Thinkhouse) undertook her Business Sustainability Consultancy Project to explore how Thinkhouse could learn from academic research into the B Corp community to develop a post-certification strategy to positively influence its employees and clients to embrace the philosophy of B Corp. Thinkhouse is now at a verification stage and is looking forward to very soon joining the community of businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.