Program Overview

MBSC Leading Sustainable Businesses Program

The MBSC Leading Sustainable Businesses Program is designed to help business leaders and executives understand the importance of sustainability and develop an effective sustainability strategy. Participants will explore sustainability frameworks, ESG principles, and the circular economy, and learn how sustainability can drive business value, enhance corporate governance, and align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Program Overview

This two-day program provides practical tools and insights to develop and implement sustainability initiatives within organizations, ensuring long-term value creation and competitive advantage. Through interactive discussions and case studies, leaders will learn how to design and execute a sustainability strategy aligned with business objectives.

Impact & Key Benefits

Participants will learn how to:

• Explore the fundamental principles of sustainability, sustainable development, and the circular economy
• Leverage ESG governance and corporate sustainability reporting to enhance business value
• Design and implement a sustainability strategy aligned with business objectives

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• A 2-day intensive, practical, and hands-on interactive program
• Learning from exceptional professors who stand out in their areas of specialty, are based in the Kingdom, and come from diverse international backgrounds and top-tier universities
• Earning a Business Specialty Certificate in Leading Sustainable Businesses Program from MBS College of Business and Entrepreneurship
• Networking with professionals and exchanging knowledge with like-minded leaders

Takeaways & Outcomes

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Design and execute a sustainability strategy aligned with business objectives
• Measure and evaluate sustainability performance using key frameworks and metrics
• Lead and advocate for sustainable practices in their organizations and industries

Participant Profile

The program is designed for:

• Business leaders, executives, and decision-makers responsible for strategy and governance
• Sustainability professionals seeking to integrate ESG principles into corporate strategy
• Government and private sector leaders working towards Vision 2030 sustainability goals
• Professionals from diverse industries, including private, public sectors, and non-profit organizations

What Our Participants Say

93% of participants are confident in the improvement of their knowledge, skills, and overall achievement of their learning goals and are satisfied with the overall program experience.

Faculty

The program is led by experienced faculty, including:

• Rhea George, Ph.D., Program Director, Instructional Assistant, Professor of Economics
  • Background: Dr. Rhea Elizabeth George is an Instructional Assistant Professor in Economics, with over 12 years of international experience across teaching, consultancy, and the establishment of strategic partnerships in Higher Education in the UK, Ireland, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Education: Dr. George earned her MSc in Money, Banking and Finance, and her PhD in Economics from Lancaster University in the UK, with her doctoral thesis focusing on the dynamics of commodity prices, movements, and financial contagion.

MBSC Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) grants a verified digital certificate. This certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from MBSC.