Managing for Global Sustainability
Explore how multinational enterprises formulate and implement responsible and sustainable strategies that respond to the grand societal challenges of our time exploring volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA).
As businesses face climate change, resource challenges, and shifting policies, sustainability has become essential for long-term success. This course explores how organisations develop responsible strategies to balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility.
You will learn key sustainability concepts, theoretical foundations, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and ethical business practices. Real-world examples, such as changing strategies in the energy sector, will highlight the challenges and opportunities businesses face.
We will also examine responsible supply chains, sustainable business models, and how emerging technologies like AI can support or hinder sustainability efforts. Through case studies and discussions, you will gain practical insights into how businesses can drive positive change.
Open to all, this course requires no prior knowledge; just an interest in creating a more sustainable future.”
Topics
On completion of this course, participants are expected to be able to:
- Critically evaluate the fundamental principles of sustainability, sustainable development, and corporate social responsibility as these concepts relate to the implementation of the UN SDGs.
- Critically analyse the link between strategic sustainable supply chains and the internationalization process, looking at issues of foreign direct investment, eco-investing and disclosure of environmental, social and governance ratings.
- Evaluate key theories associated with corporate sustainability and the changing business environment as organisations embrace a responsible business agenda.
- Critically analyse the opportunities and challenges for organisations transitioning to sustainable business models, focusing on business model innovation.
- Analyse the key drivers behind the formulation and implementation of strategic sustainability objectives in a globalised business environment.
RGU Upskilling
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland. If you are domiciled in Scotland, you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these 15-credit online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
Learning methods
This module is delivered through online learning, via the University's Virtual Learning Environment, Moodle. A two hour session is planned each week to allow engagement between the teaching team and the course participants to accommodate learner questions and any concerns. The full two hour session may not be required each week.
In the 13 week course duration, there is 9 weeks delivery, with assessment submission 4 weeks later.
Independent Study
Materials and exercises are available online, allowing participants to study flexibly and independently at any time or in any place around existing work and life commitments.
On this course you will also have access to further reading resources and online tutor support.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a written assignment, including essay.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Academic Year 2024/2025
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To be eligible for funding, you need to have 'settled status' in Scotland, with no restrictions on how long you can stay here. For example, this can be from birth or Right to Remain visa.
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place can pay to study the course - £500 for the entire course
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
- The cost of books that you may wish to purchase.
- Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
- Accommodation and living costs
- Printing
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information see:
Any questions?
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