PGCert Sustainable Business Leadership(online)

Year 1

(Award available for year: Postgraduate Certificate)

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an ability to critically assess the relationship between organisations, the environment
and society appreciating the challenges and opportunities sustainability can provide organisations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, information, techniques and analytical skills relevant
to business and sustainability, with the ability to apply these insights when addressing and
communicating complex business problems .
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary economic trends and key issues around
the transition to a more sustainable economy.
4. Appreciate the relationships between enterprise, innovation and sustainability.
5. Make a contribution to sustainability initiatives, supporting the design, development, implementation
and management of sustainability initiatives in organisations.
6. Exhibit an advanced understanding of the nature, influence and limits of international policies,
legislation and organizational governance relating to sustainability.
7. Draw on multiple perspectives and use a range of media in order to achieve solutions to sustainability
related problems.
8. Conduct in-depth, independent research using appropriate techniques and processes in order to
critically examine contemporary business and sustainability issues.

Transferable (key) skills

1. Think critically and creatively developing the ability to identify and challenge assumptions and
statements, detect falsities and generalise appropriately.
2. Apply relevant frameworks and knowledge to identify the need for change, solve complex problems
and make decisions.
3. Communicate potentially complex ideas and arguments to a variety of stakeholders using appropriate
communication methods.
4. Working with others in an effective and constructive manner, taking into account individual
circumstances.
5. Enhance personal effectiveness in a variety of relevant areas (e.g., self-reflection, time management,
commercial acumen).
6. Develop skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher
capacity in industry or area of professional practice.
7. Undertake independent learning and research with the ability to work in a way which ensures
continuing professional development.

Assessment

1. Evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline.
2. Demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area.
3. Drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study.
4. Evaluating and criticising received opinion.
5. Making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence
of complete data.