Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business

University of CambridgeCambridge, United Kingdom

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Program Details

Degree: Diploma
Major: Business Management
Area of study: Natural Science | Business and Administration
Timing: Part time
Course Language: English

Program Overview

Introduction to the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business (PG Dip) is a Masters-level accredited programme from the University of Cambridge, designed to support those who want to contribute to building a better future for societies through their organisations actions.

About the Postgraduate Diploma

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business is part of CISLs mission to empower individuals and organisations to take leadership to tackle critical global challenges. It aims to provide an academically grounded, highly participatory and applied forum for learning around topical sustainability issues, to help professionals develop:

a strong foundation in wider global social, environmental and economic trends, and the strategic business case for change;
strategies and suggestions for change based on the latest theoretical and practical developments shaping sustainable practices;
the knowledge, skills, and confidence to critically engage with a range of strategies and tools for practical action; and
an ongoing capacity to work with others to co-create solutions to complex problems and to contribute to a wider community of learning and practice.

Curriculum

This course is designed around six interconnected learning outcomes:

The changing global context, the case for a radical shift from current systems and the role of business
A sustainable future, and the potential synergies and tensions in achieving it
Potential levers, leverage points and pathways to achieve change both within and beyond organisations to achieve sustainability
Personal and collective leadership and effective action as an agent of change
Sustainability insights, knowledge and research for specific contexts
Communication and engagement, individually and collaboratively, to advance the sustainability agenda

Programme Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) comprises two stages:

PG Dip Stage 1: the 9 month Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business.
PG Dip Stage 2: following successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate, students move to the 2 year PG Dip Stage 2. The full PG Diploma takes 3 years to complete if students progress immediately from Stage 1 to Stage 2, but students can elect to take a break between the stages. Each stage of the PG Diploma must be applied for separately and progression is not guaranteed.

Accreditation and Progression Options

Successful completion of the course results in a Postgraduate Diploma awarded by the University of Cambridge. This carries 120 CATS points at Level M and is equivalent to two-thirds of a Master's degree. Following successful completion of the PG Dip, alumni can apply to continue to a full Masters via our Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership flexible route (Stage 3). This third stage takes an additional 2 years of part-time study.

Who Should Apply

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business is designed for professionals who want to contribute to building a better future for societies through their organisations actions.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business include a strong foundation in wider global social, environmental and economic trends, and the strategic business case for change.

Funding Opportunities

Funding opportunities are available for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business.

Learning Approach and Time Commitment

The learning approach for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business includes a combination of residential workshop teaching and a programme of online learning.

Assignments

The individual assignments set throughout the course give students the opportunity to reflect on the topics that they have learnt and how these can be applied to real-world examples.

Student Testimonials

"The individual assignments set throughout the course gave me the opportunity to reflect on the topics that we had learnt and how these could be applied to real-world examples. They answered questions that I had asked throughout my career." - Galina Parmenter, Project Manager, Global Sustainability, C &A.

About University

University of Cambridge

Overview:

The University of Cambridge is a prestigious public research university located in Cambridge, England. It is one of the world's leading academic institutions, known for its high-quality teaching and research. The university is comprised of 31 constituent colleges, each with its own unique character and traditions.

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The university offers a vibrant and diverse student experience. Students can expect to be part of a close-knit community within their chosen college, while also having access to the wider university's resources and facilities. The university boasts a rich history and tradition, with numerous historic buildings and gardens. Students can participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, societies, and cultural events.

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