Yale School of Management Executive Education
Corporate Sustainability Management: Risk, Profit, and Purpose
Drive sustainability in your business with a practical implementation plan for the future.
Start date
24 March 2021
Enroll by 16 March 2021
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
Access resources from start date
Effort
8–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Program overview
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Duration: 6 weeks
As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical part of global consciousness, businesses are faced with one of their biggest opportunities for innovation to date. Today, companies have the chance to transform their practices to drive not only progress, but profits as well.
The Corporate Sustainability Management: Risk, Profit, and Purpose online program from the Yale School of Management Executive Education provides a practical guide for incorporating sustainability into your business strategy. The program features a wide variety of on-the-job resources, insights from industry leaders, case studies, discussions, and real-world applications. At the end of six weeks, you’ll walk away with an understanding of the potential financial impact of sustainability issues, and be equipped with the best practices and tools for leveraging opportunities in sustainability to gain a competitive edge.
Is this program for you?
This program benefits business leaders and executives looking to develop a competitive advantage by offering them the tools needed to give strategic direction on sustainability. It also provides valuable resources for professionals and specialists who want to drive positive change in their role, as well as those working in the risk management and business continuity space. In addition, the program equips consultants with the insight needed to better advise clients, and provides public sector policymakers and regulators with an in-depth understanding of the impact of sustainability measures on business.
Program overview
Program overview
Duration: 6 weeks
As sustainability becomes an increasingly critical part of global consciousness, businesses are faced with one of their biggest opportunities for innovation to date. Today, companies have the chance to transform their practices to drive not only progress, but profits as well.
The Corporate Sustainability Management: Risk, Profit, and Purpose online program from the Yale School of Management Executive Education provides a practical guide for incorporating sustainability into your business strategy. The program features a wide variety of on-the-job resources, insights from industry leaders, case studies, discussions, and real-world applications. At the end of six weeks, you’ll walk away with an understanding of the potential financial impact of sustainability issues, and be equipped with the best practices and tools for leveraging opportunities in sustainability to gain a competitive edge.
Is this program for you?
This program benefits business leaders and executives looking to develop a competitive advantage by offering them the tools needed to give strategic direction on sustainability. It also provides valuable resources for professionals and specialists who want to drive positive change in their role, as well as those working in the risk management and business continuity space. In addition, the program equips consultants with the insight needed to better advise clients, and provides public sector policymakers and regulators with an in-depth understanding of the impact of sustainability measures on business.
What will set you apart
The skills needed to build a strong corporate sustainability strategy for your business.
Insights from world-renowned sustainability experts and faculty.
The knowledge to identify sustainability risks and opportunities in your company.
Frameworks, standards, and guidelines for successful strategy implementation.
A global network of like-minded professionals.Program curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
The business imperative for sustainability
Module 2
Multi-stakeholder risk assessment
Module 3
Valuing sustainability risks and opportunities
Module 4
Integrating sustainability into business strategy
Module 5
Building your sustainability tool kit
Module 6
Implementing a sustainability program
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Program Convener
Dr Todd Cort
Lecturer in Sustainability, Yale School of Management
About the certificate
Get recognized for your knowledge when you earn an official certificate of participation from the Yale SOM Executive Education.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the program handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the program.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
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As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
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The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
