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Sustainable & Ethical Business Management
Name
Sustainable & Ethical Business Management
Categories
Short Courses Programmes
Unit
8
Duration
6/months
Lecture Supported
Yes
Total Course
Fee: R 6500
Course Overview
The Sustainable & Ethical Business Management short course at Dpassa College explores the principles of sustainability and ethics in business practices. This course is designed for business professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs who seek to integrate sustainable and ethical practices into their organizations.
Students will learn how to develop strategies that align business objectives with environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance. The course emphasizes the importance of sustainable decision-making and the role of businesses in addressing global challenges such as climate change and social inequality.
You Will Learn
A business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves a organizing transactions.
This course contains 8 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
Unit 1: Introduction to Sustainability and Ethics in Business
📌 Understanding sustainability and its relevance to business
📌 The importance of ethical practices in business management
📌 The role of businesses in promoting sustainable development
Unit 2: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
📌 Defining CSR and its impact on business operations
📌 Strategies for developing effective CSR programs
📌 Measuring and reporting CSR outcomes
Unit 3: Sustainable Business Models
📌 Overview of sustainable business practices and models
📌 Circular economy principles and application
📌 Integrating sustainability into business strategy
Unit 4: Ethical Decision-Making in Business
📌 Frameworks for ethical decision-making
📌 Identifying and addressing ethical dilemmas in business
📌 The role of leadership in promoting ethical behavior
Unit 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
📌 Identifying key stakeholders in sustainable business
📌 Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement
📌 Communicating sustainability initiatives and performance
Unit 6: Environmental Impact Assessment
📌 Understanding environmental impact assessment (EIA)
📌 Tools and techniques for assessing business impacts on the environment
📌 Developing strategies for minimizing negative impacts
Unit 7: Sustainability Reporting and Metrics
📌 Importance of transparency and accountability in sustainability
📌 Key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainability
📌 Frameworks for sustainability reporting (GRI, SASB, etc.)
Unit 8: Capstone Project – Sustainable Business Strategy
📌 Developing a sustainable business strategy for a real or hypothetical company
📌 Presenting findings and recommendations for ethical practices
📌 Reflection and feedback on the capstone project
With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons, multiple assessment opportunities, and monthly live Q&A sessions with a subject matter expert
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Understand the principles of sustainability and ethical business management
✅ Develop and implement CSR initiatives within an organization
✅ Create sustainable business models that drive long-term success
✅ Apply ethical decision-making frameworks in business scenarios
✅ Engage stakeholders effectively and communicate sustainability efforts
✅ Conduct environmental impact assessments and sustainability reporting
You can expect to gain practical skills in:
- 📌 Sustainable Strategy Development – Formulating strategies that integrate sustainability into business practices
📌 Ethical Decision-Making – Applying ethical frameworks to resolve business dilemmas
📌 Stakeholder Engagement – Building relationships with stakeholders to promote sustainability
📌 Environmental Assessment – Conducting assessments to understand business impacts on the environment
📌 Sustainability Reporting – Developing reports that communicate sustainability initiatives and outcomes
Frequently Asked Question
This course is ideal for:
Business professionals and managers
Entrepreneurs and startups
Sustainability officers and consultants
Anyone interested in ethical business practices
Yes! Upon successfully finishing the course, you will receive a Dpassa College Certificate in Sustainable & Ethical Business Management
This is a fully online, self-paced course, allowing you to learn from anywhere at your convenience.
Study Options:
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