Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability - Adv Dip Pro Dev

Program Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability equips professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in sustainability practices and CSR implementation. Through modules on environmental economics, CSR fundamentals, and a consultancy project, students develop expertise in analyzing environmental challenges, ethical considerations, and stakeholder engagement. Graduates are prepared for careers as sustainability consultants, CSR managers, ESG analysts, and other roles in the field of sustainability and responsible business practices.

Program Outline

• Module Schedule:
• Autumn Semester:
• Environmental Economics and Investment (20 credits) - Focuses on economic analysis in the context of climate change and environmental issues, exploring sustainable solutions and decision making within business operations.
• Fundamentals of CSR and Sustainability (20 credits) - Covers the theoretical and practical aspects of CSR, focusing on ethical behavior in corporate entities, stakeholder relations, and sustainable development strategies.

Module Descriptions

• Environmental Economics and Investment: Analyzes environmental challenges through an economic lens, examining optimizes resource utilization, policy analysis tools for environmental protection, and business investment strategies in sustainability.
Addresses environmental concerns such as climate change, resource depletion, and waste management.
• Fundamentals of CSR and Sustainability: Explores the evolution and key principles of CSR, ethical considerations in corporate operations, stakeholder expectations and engagement, and the role of business in addressing social and environmental challenges.
It emphasizes sustainable development strategies and their implementation within organizations.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

• Coursework - Assignments and activities designed to demonstrate understanding and application of course concepts.

Careers

Potential Careers:

• Sustainability Consultant - Providing expertise to organizations on implementing sustainable practices, managing environmental impact, and meeting social responsibility goals.
• CSR Manager - Leading CSR initiatives within companies, developing ethical sourcing strategies, and managing stakeholder relations related to CSR programs.
• ESG Analyst - Evaluating the Environmental, Social, and Governance performance of investments, advising on sustainable investment decisions within financial institutions.
• CSR Policy Advisor/Researcher - Contributing to policy development, conducting research in CSR and Sustainability areas, informing government initiatives related to responsible business practices and sustainability.
• Non-profit and NGO positions: Leading projects, advocating for social change and implementing sustainability solutions within non-profit organizations or international development agencies.

Other

• The text mentions that students who successfully complete the program can become fully-informed sustainability professionals, equipped to critically analyze CSR issues and keep abreast of current developments within the field.