Professional Diploma in Sustainability Management in Business
The United Nations define sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. In the last decades, the concepts of sustainable development and sustainability in business have become dominant in the political agenda both at national and international level and have a growing impact on the consumer behaviours. In this programme, learners will explore the concept of sustainability and its relationship to business and examine the issues related to sustainability management in a local and global context. This diploma will explain how sustainability management can be integrated into business operations and introduce students to diverse ways in which businesses can promote and implement sustainability and environmentally-conscious policies in the workplace. This programme will also review the support available to companies in Ireland for the development and implementation of ‘Green Business’ strategies.
Aims and Objectives
Aims
The aim of this programme is to outline how sustainability management can be integrated into business operations and introduce students to diverse ways in which businesses can promote and implement sustainability and environmentally-conscious policies in the workplace.
Objectives
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Examine the key areas of sustainability management in the workplace.
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Understand how sustainability policies can positively impact business and its operations.
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Develop an ability to create practical sustainability policies for the workplace.
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Identify suitable communication strategies to disseminate sustainability practices and engagement.
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Analyse the role that technology and innovation plays in supporting sustainability practices.
Timetable
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Assessment
Group Presentation 30%.
Group Debate 30%.
In week 12 students will submit a 1,500 - 2,000 word proposal for a sustainable management policy for their business, 40%.
Please note this programme is not on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).