Program Overview

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Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management in Business

Overview

The United Nations define sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. In the last decades, the concepts of sustainable development and sustainability in business have become dominant in the political agenda both at national and international level and have a growing impact on the consumer behaviours. In this programme, learners will explore the concept of sustainability and its relationship to business and examine the issues related to sustainability management in a local and global context. This diploma will explain how sustainability management can be integrated into business operations and introduce students to diverse ways in which businesses can promote and implement sustainability and environmentally-conscious policies in the workplace. This programme will also review the support available to companies in Ireland for the development and implementation of ‘Green Business’ strategies.

Aims and Objectives

Aims

The aim of this programme is to outline how sustainability management can be integrated into business operations and introduce students to diverse ways in which businesses can promote and implement sustainability and environmentally-conscious policies in the workplace.

Objectives

• Examine the key areas of sustainability management in the workplace.
• Understand how sustainability policies can positively impact business and its operations.
• Develop an ability to create practical sustainability policies for the workplace.
• Identify suitable communication strategies to disseminate sustainability practices and engagement.
• Analyse the role that technology and innovation plays in supporting sustainability practices.

Timetable

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Assessment

• Group Presentation 30%.
• Group Debate 30%.
• In week 12, students will submit a 1,500 - 2,000 word proposal for a sustainable management policy for their business, 40%.

Please note this programme is not on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Course Content

• Introduction to Sustainability
• Sustainability and Business
• Sustainability and the Law
• Sustainability and Finance
• Sustainability in the Modern Workplace
• Technology and Innovation
• Creating and Implementing Practical Policies
• Communication and Engagement
• Environmental Improvement Funding

Structure

This course will follow a cycle of 3 hours, one night per week, across a 12-week duration.

This course is delivered online.

Target Learners

This is a foundational level course. It will prepare students to create and implement sustainable management practices in business in a manner that is not merely cosmetic. This programme is non-specialist and will be suitable for a wide range of potential students.

Students will likely work in the field of business and/or have an interest in applying knowledge acquired in the programme to their own business or organisation. No special technical or mathematical proficiency is required.

Career Opportunities

This diploma is an ideal introduction to sustainability and environmental good practice for students seeking new employment and for professionals already working in business, who seek to understand how sustainability management can be integrated into business operations.

Fees

The fee for the Diploma in Sustainability Management in Business is €1,500. This is inclusive of tuition, registration, exam fees and DBS library membership. This fee must be paid in full before the course begins.

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DBS Student Facilities

DBS Diploma students can also avail of a wide range of facilities to assist them in every aspect of their studies, please see below for more details.

• Online Notes System (DBS Moodle)- is an eLearning system designed to provide you with a range of course material which will enhance and support your learning experience within DBS.
• DBS Library Aungier Street- the Library provides a programme of classes in the areas of Library resources, essay writing skills, avoiding plagiarism and referencing to assist you in your studies.
• DBS Careers and Appointment Service- which provides a range of services for Diploma students such as career advice and workshops in CV writing and interview skills.
• Subsidised Parking- DBS provides subsidised parking arrangements for students, which provides easy access to all main public transport routes in and out of the city centre.
• Subsidised Student Canteen- Diploma students can avail of the Student Canteen which is open in the evenings and offers a wide variety of choices on its menu.

Categories:

• Professional Diplomas
• 12 Weeks
• Part-Time
• Business & Management

Course Overview

Certification: Dublin Business School Schedule: 1 evening per week Next Intake: September 2025 Duration: 12 weeks (part-time) Mode: Online