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Overview
Key facts
On London School of Economics and Political Science's Sustainability - Environment, Economy and Society online certificate course, you’ll gain an integrated, holistic understanding of sustainability through a unique, social-sciences lens. Guided by industry experts, you’ll systematically unpack the core concepts governing sustainability today, and turn theory into practice by examining a number of relevant, real-world scenarios.
Investigate the applications of sustainability from a business perspective, as you explore the nature of social development, analyse the relationship between economic growth and sustainability, and develop your ability to lead your organisation’s sustainability transition. You’ll also examine the shared, interconnected nature of climate-related risk, and gain practical tools for managing and preserving natural capital.At the end of six weeks, you’ll have the confidence to strategically weave sustainability into your current or future role, and an enhanced skill set for guiding your organisation to success in the green economy.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding sustainability transitions
- Sustainability, wealth, and natural capital
- The relationship between ecnnomic growth and sustainability
- What is development?
- Climate-related risk in an interconnected world
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Sustainable Development View 51 other Short Courses in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course will benefit any professional interested in driving sustainability, regardless of their industry or role.
- Business leaders, directors, and managers will gain real-world strategies for leading sustainability practices in their organisations, while finance and investment professionals will enhance their ability to deliver socially responsible investments.
- Public-sector professionals, including those who work with non-governmental organisations and agencies, will benefit from a cross-sector perspective on sustainability, and unearth tools to improve their current role performance.
- Risk and compliance managers will gain insights into the shared, interconnected nature of climate-related risk, and technical environmentalists will be able to more effectively link their practices to the world of business and prove the value of sustainability in the marketplace.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2807 EUR / full≈ 2807 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2807 EUR / full≈ 2807 EUR / full
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