Sustainability in Enterprise PG Cert/MSc (Online)

Program Overview

This part-time online program combines a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) and Master's (MSc) in Sustainability in Enterprise. It equips graduates from diverse disciplines with knowledge and skills to drive sustainable change in business and industry, fostering their competitiveness in various sectors. The program is jointly offered by University College Cork, Maynooth University, and the Atlantic Technological University in Sligo, leveraging their expertise in environmental sustainability, business management, and online learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is a joint Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) and Master's in Sustainability in Enterprise (MSc) offered by University College Cork, Maynooth University, and the Atlantic Technological University in Sligo. It is designed for graduates from various disciplines, including Engineering, Science, Business, Management, Economics, Sustainability, and related fields. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the transition to a sustainable society by understanding how business can play a role in achieving real systems change across enterprise and industry.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Year 1 - PG Certificate in Sustainability in Enterprise (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award):
• Students take modules worth 30 credits.
• Modules include:
• CE6045 Introduction to Sustainability & the Natural Environment (10 credits)
• CE6046 Introduction to Sustainable Enterprise (10 credits)
• CE6047 Systems Thinking in Environmental Sustainability (10 credits)
• Year 2 - MSc in Sustainability in Enterprise (NFQ Level 9, Major Award):
• Students take an additional 60 credits, bringing the total to 90 credits.
• Modules include:
• CE6048 Responsible Management for Sustainable Enterprise (10 credits)
• CE6049 Sustainable Resource Management and Decarbonisation (10 credits)
• CE6050 Applied Research Methods in Sustainability in Enterprise (10 credits)

Teaching:

• The program is delivered online on a part-time basis.
• Students participate in live online lectures (2 or 3 hours) one evening per week during each academic year.
• There is also self-directed online study (2 hours) and pre-recorded lectures each week.
• Six online seminars (1 to 2 hours each) are held each year.
• Four 1-day-long online workshops are conducted during each academic year, typically on Fridays.
• The program is taught by leading academic experts in sustainability from the three participating universities.

Careers:

The program aims to develop highly competitive graduates with expertise in environmental sustainability, sustainability in business and management, and systems thinking. These skills are expected to prepare graduates for sustainability roles in various sectors, including:

• Business
• Industry
• Enterprise
• Large organizations

Other:

• The program leverages UCC's Sustainability Strategy and the interdisciplinary strengths and capacity developed over 20 years within the Environmental Research Institute.
• It also draws on UCC's commitment and success in its Green Campus initiative.
• The program includes industry and enterprise guest lectures.
• The program offers flexibility for students, especially those who are also working.
• The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Sligo has recognized expertise in Environmental Science and Management and is a leading Irish HEI in the delivery of online/blended learning programs.
• The School of Business at Maynooth University (MU) is a management education research leader whose expertise includes contributions in the field of sustainability in management education.