Program Overview

Overview

Our level 7 Certificate of Credit in Sustainable Business Management is a 20-credit module providing critical knowledge and understanding of the corporate sustainability challenge facing organisations as well as the skills required to drive the improvement in organisational culture and environmental performance resulting in more sustainable, future-fit businesses.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), giving you free student membership.

Study Options

• Part-time: 10 weeks
• UK fee: £1,000 (2024/25)
• International fee: £1,000 (2024/25)
• Start dates: January, May
• Location: Online

What You Will Study

• Business, development and environment interactions
• Global mega trends & Sustainable Development risks and opportunities to businesses
• Fundamental Business and Governance Principles and Issues
• Effective environmental data management
• Developing programmes for delivering sustainable solutions
• Reporting (Green claims, GRI others)
• Leadership and change for sustainable business practice
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Business Case for Sustainability
• Employability Skills
  • Effective Communication and Stakeholder consultation
  • Negotiation - Making environmental business cases
  • Conflict resolution
• Digital Skills
  • Apply critical criteria to the evaluation of unfamiliar online tools
  • Distinguish between platforms for publishing digital content, recognising the difference between formal publication and information exchange
• Research Skills
  • Research report and research paper organisation and presentation

Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate the interactions and interdependent nature of business and the environment and the changing role of businesses in a sustainable world
2. Demonstrate the ability to develop programmes to achieve sustainable change and make a business case for financial investment in such programs
3. Demonstrate critical understanding of the role of communication, effective stakeholder engagement and reporting in sustainable business management

Careers

This Certificate of Credit can act as an ideal CPD for those working in sustainability and environmental management. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to embed sustainability within the value chain of organisations.

Entry Requirements

• A good first degree in a related subject
• Applicants with professional qualifications or relevant experience can also apply
• English language qualifications:
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.0
  • TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
  • Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
  • London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
  • International GCE O-level English Language: Grade C
  • International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

Fees and Funding

• Per 20 credits: £1,000 (2024/25)
• Per 20 credits: £1,030 (2025/26)

How to Apply

• Apply directly to the University
• Documents to support your application:
  • Official photo identification such as a passport or driving licence
  • Current CV
  • Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications

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