International Sustainability Management

Understand connectivities beyond the borders of just one discipline and develop the skills to become a CSR expert

  • Understand how CSR fits into a programme of sustainable development for an organisation
  • Study the tensions and trade-offs involved in the adoption of CSR by a firm in a competitive economy
  • Understand the role of government in providing a framework for sustainability management
  • Learn, that by giving due consideration to all stakeholders, a business can minimise risks

The course

  • develops a foundation for business ethics
  • applies the main perspectives in ethical theory as they relate to business
  • describes factors that may influence ethical decisions and develops tools for their management
  • examines ethical issues surrounding each group of stakeholders in a firm
  • explains the expanded role of corporate citizenship as it relates to each group of stakeholders in a firm
  • addresses the demand for sustainability in business operations
  • investigates climate change and its effects on business operations

How do I study?

All EDCL training programmes are designed to be flexible by combining distance learning, lectures, workshops and seminars that fit around your personal work, home and lifestyle. The manner in which you study along with the start date is entirely your choice. The courses take between 20 and 30 hours, depending on your mode of study and are usually completed within a 12 week period. However, 6 weeks is the minimum course time and 6 months the maximum. Find out more about how you can study.

What will I achieve?

Certificates of Achievement from Royal Holloway, University of London [RHUL] are given after completion of RHUL courses. Certificates of Achievement from EDCL and St Patricks International College are given for all course programmes. Find out more about what you will achieve.

How much will it cost?

Fees start from £780 per course and there are subsidies for people already in education and discounts for companies booking multiple training courses. Find out more about the cost of courses.