Introduction to Sustainable Enterprise

Program Overview

This online micro-credential introduces students to the fundamentals of Sustainable Enterprise, Responsible Management practices, and decarbonization strategies. Delivered through lectures, workshops, and seminars, the program includes individual projects, group work, and continuous assessment. Eligible applicants may qualify for a reduced fee of €360 under the HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy program.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The module covers the principles of Sustainable Enterprise, Responsible Management theory and practice.
• Structure: The module is delivered online and consists of lectures, workshops, and seminars.
• Course Schedule: The module is 8 weeks long and starts in November 2024.
• Individual Modules:
• Module 1:
Introduction to Sustainable Enterprise
• Module 2:
Responsible Management Theory and Practice
• Module 3:
Decarbonization Strategies
• Module 4:
Sustainable Leadership and Change Management
• Module 5:
Project Work

Assessment:

• Continuous Assessment: 200 marks
• Project: Individual project - 120 marks
• Groupwork: Group project - 80 marks

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Lectures, workshops, seminars
• Faculty: Dr Louise Veling, Maynooth University

Other:

• Students completing the Introduction to Sustainable Enterprise microcredential, along with CE6045 and CE6047, can gain exemptions from the PG Cert in Sustainability in Enterprise.
• The module is part of the HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy program, which aims to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
• Applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €360.