Programme Content
Orientation module
This module will prepare you for the rest of the course and will:
familiarise you with the online campus
give you an overview of the programme handbook
introduce you to the programme team
cover some introductory course material including pre-reading materials, basic definitions and a glossary.
Module 1: Drivers and fundamentals of sustainability
This module unpacks the issues that society and organisations are facing, confronted with the realities of climate change, ESG and sustainability. It covers the drivers and fundamentals of sustainability, with a focus on sustainable finance best practices in business and how they relate to finance professionals, CFOs and CEOs.
Key learning outcomes include:
identifying drivers of sustainable practices
explaining social and environmental practices with positive impacts
identifying risks and opportunities from global sustainability challenges.
Module 2: Strategic planning and long-term value creation
This module will help you to understand how to incorporate sustainability practices into your business strategy.
The learning outcomes target:
implementing purpose in organisations
mapping stakeholders for transformation plans
identifying elements for long-term value creation.
Module 3: Risk management and finance
This module will help you evaluate the risks and opportunities which sustainable practices present.
Key learning outcomes are:
understanding how sustainability impacts financial roles
identifying main drivers in sustainable finance markets
understanding how ESG risks and opportunities are integrated into financial markets.
Module 4: Regulation and reporting
Learning outcomes include:
determining shared principles across sustainability frameworks and regulations
defining best practice in sustainability reporting
identifying the pros and cons of different ESG ratings.
Module 5: Governance and stakeholder engagement
This module will develop your skills in effective corporate governance practice and sustainability reputation management.
The learning outcomes include:
defining corporate governance and board roles
understanding compensation mechanisms in ESG
managing corporate reputation and strategic communication.
Module 6: Transformational change
This module will guide you in leading the strategic change needed to incorporate sustainability into your organisation and its activities.
The learning outcomes include:
building a sustainability and resilience culture
creating a transformation plan for greater sustainability
measuring and communicating the sustainability transformation strategy.
