Course Title: Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership
Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership in Business is designed to equip current and aspiring managers with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and trends and apply evidence-based sustainability tools to decision-making and stakeholders buy-in to lead incorporation of sustainability practices into business.
The participants will gain a systematic understanding of sustainability principles and sustainability literacy related to the UN SDGs, planetary boundaries, doughnut economics, just transition, and circular economy. The learners will also develop in-depth l awareness of the social and environmental challenges facing organisations and will critically reflect on issues such as organisational purpose, responsive innovation, embedding circular economy principles, systems & futures thinking and regulatory and reporting frameworks. Emphasis is also placed on developing communication and leadership skills so the business case for sustainability coupled with the most suitable strategies can to instigating action and meaningful change.
Candidates must hold a minimum second class honours degree (2.2) or higher or equivalent third level qualification in any discipline with a minimum of three years experience in a business or cognate management role.
The programme is part time with a blended delivery. In Semester 1, classes take place in evening times (usually Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 6pm. One of these will be in person (Aungier Street) and one online. In Semester 2, self-directed learning through business sustainability project is supported with 3 in-person workshops as well as online interactions.
This course is funded under the Springboard+ initiative in 2024. Applications should be made via the Springboard+ website, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.
For further information please visit https://www.tudublin.ie/study/springboard/
Direct applications for this course are also currently being accepted - Apply Online
Non-EU Students
Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.
I believe that the fact that I was studying for the PG Cert resulted in my successful move to a sustainability role. Firstly, it gave me the confidence to pursue a sustainability role. But also, having a formal Sustainability Qualification helps to put you towards the top of the pile when competing for sustainability roles. I am sure that the PG Cert played a big part in helping to get my CV noticed. Thank you to TU Dublin for putting me on this path.
Claire Hyland (Thinkhouse) undertook her Business Sustainability Consultancy Project to explore how Thinkhouse could learn from academic research into the B Corp community to develop a post-certification strategy to positively influence its employees and clients to embrace the philosophy of B Corp. Thinkhouse is now at a verification stage and is looking forward to very soon joining the community of businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.