Sustainable Business Management Certificate of Credit

A postgraduate-level module for your CPD (continuing professional development) which has had input from a leading professional body. You'll learn the principles of sustainable business practice, including how to develop programmes to achieve

Our level 7 Certificate of Credit in Sustainable Business Management is a 20-credit module providing critical knowledge and understanding of the corporate sustainability challenge facing organisations as well as the skills required to drive the improvement in organisational culture and environmental performance resulting in more sustainable, future-fit businesses.

The module, which has been developed with input from the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), is suitable for intending and existing environmental management professionals seeking to expand their knowledge base to include the principles of sustainable business practice. Business managers without a sustainability background or qualification can also benefit from this module.

Whilst this module is an opportunity for environmental practitioners to enhance their CPD and add to their professional portfolio, it is also an excellent opportunity to experience our IEMA-accredited online Sustainability and Environmental Management MSc before making a commitment to study the full programme.

By completing this module, you will be able to critically evaluate the changing role of businesses in a sustainable world, develop programmes to achieve sustainable change and make a business case for financial investment in such programmes. You will also gain a critical understanding of the role of communication, effective stakeholder engagement and reporting in sustainable business management.

Accredited by CIWEM, giving you free student membership

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). 

Whilst enrolled on this module you can enjoy free student membership to the CIWEM that allows you to:

• Keep up to date with the latest best-practice knowledge through their member's magazine, policy documents and technical journals
• Build your professional network through free events and local branches
• Enhance your career prospects through professional recognition of your qualification

The CIWEM will support the development of the skills and qualities that employers are looking for, providing you with opportunities to showcase your talents.

Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to register for graduate membership of CIWEM.

• Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
• For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

This Certificate of Credit can act as an ideal CPD for those working in sustainability and environmental management. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to embed sustainability within the value chain of organisations.

Options for further CPD

It is important for environmental professionals and practitioners to stay up to date with the latest trends and developments within the industry through continued professional development.

Those looking to further enhance their CPD within sustainability and environmental management can continue their learning with another one of our Sustainability and Environmental Certificate of Credit stand-alone modules:

• International Environmental Policy and Law
• Tools for Delivering Sustainable Solutions
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Progress onto a masters degree

The 20 credits at level 7 gained from this Certificate of Credit can be transferred as RPL (recognition of prior learning) on to a relevant masters degree, subject to meeting all other admission criteria.

The 20 credits from this stand-alone module can be used towards module exemptions onto our online MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management.