11 Sustainable Development Preparatory Programs

Become a leader for sustainable value creation in your organisation. Corporations are under increasing scrutiny for their contributions to society and the environment. Against this backdrop, a business strategy that considers its environmental impact is vital. There is an increased demand for corporate leaders with the ability to drive sustainability and shift the traditional methods of value creation towards the concept of the triple bottom line.

Be at the forefront of sustainable development by learning to leverage cutting-edge disruptive technology for meaningful, high-performance urban solutions.

Masterclass in Evaluation for Resilience: Investments in building resilience must be evidence-based and targeted at people in need to ensure no one is left behind. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underlines the importance of high-quality data generated at the national level to track progress toward development goals. This requires strong localized evaluation systems and the COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted this.

The MBA Summer School in Sustainable Business in the Global Economy explores the intersection of global business practices and sustainability, focusing on how companies can thrive economically while minimizing their environmental impact. It covers the importance of sustainable value chains and the role of international business in promoting a green economy.

By attending this course, you will look at sustainability from a global, environmental perspective. Following on from the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is refocusing on global warming and climate change, and what actions companies and citizens can take to slow the negative impacts of CO2 emissions.

Environment Social and Governance criteria (ESG) and Impact Investing have gained a lot of traction in recent years and will continue to do so in the (post-) Corona world. Calls for a green and socially equitable re-start are very prominent. The EU’s Green New Deal (“Green Deal”) and the UN`s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are good examples of how ESG criteria and ideas of Impact Investing are being incorporated into policy objectives. International development agencies have embraced ESG and impact criteria to guide investment decisions, as have many family offices, investment vehicles, and other institutional players, ranging from foundations and philanthropists to the private sector. ESG and Impact Investing are approaches to finance that are related to each other, although they may occupy different ends of the spectrum in terms of methodological intensity or operational mindset.

The Sustainable Development Certificate program is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of global challenges and explore sustainable solutions. The curriculum covers key are...

Explore the fashion industry’s impact on people and planet, what the Sustainable Development Goals are, and how they are linked.

The Diploma of Sustainable Living is designed to help students develop practical skills and knowledge to make more eco-friendly choices in daily life. The program covers a variety of topics, including...

Explore some of the key issues in sustainability, tackling the big questions with examples from around the world.

After the course, the participant can actively make suggestions for and assess sustainability in their own practice and job function, based on knowledge of the concept of "sustainability". The participant can help to change a process, a product or a service in the company, with a view to developing the company's sustainability goals and areas of action.