Course Summary
Momentum towards a sustainable business model is a high priority on all top performing business agendas. This course addresses the increasing pressure organisations and their decision makers are under to balance environmental and societal impacts with maintaining competitive advantage and profitability. Gain the knowledge and tools to address critical sustainable development challenges by becoming a purpose-driven business leader, understanding the wider socio-economic impact of your business, and the skills to develop smart strategies for implementing sustainable business.
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This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The programme is open to graduates with a degree (or equivalent) and a strong academic record in any discipline from a recognised third level institution. Applicants without a degree are welcome to apply provided they can show a proven managerial track record. All applicants are required to have a minimum of three years professional or managerial work experience.
All applicants should provide two references confirming their programme eligibility which, together with the applicant’s academic performance during their undergraduate years and their CV, will be used to select the most suitable candidates. Telephone interviews may be conducted to clarify applicants’ motivation and interest in the programme.
Language requirements for students whose first language is not English are an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 for non-native English speakers. In case of heavy competition for places or concern regarding a particular applicant’s suitability, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit an additional written sample for assessment.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
This course allows executives to examine their organisation’s environmental and societal impact, and gain an understanding of how they can impact real environment change within their own organisations. This course tackles the increasing need for sustainable strategy in business by giving participants the tools to create long-lasting change in their organisations.