Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Enterprise
The state of the world is a critical consideration for us all. You know it cannot be left up to governments and charities to fix. The Griffith Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Enterprise will equip you with an understanding of the interconnecting economic, social, and environmental issues and processes that shape the dynamic context of business. Participants can complete their studies in this new, cutting edge postgraduate program in just seven months.
The Program
The program is a 40 point graduate certificate comprising four courses each of ten credit points. Executives undertaking this course may find it useful as an entry pathway to the Griffith MBA program or other Masters programs.
Business Responsibility for Sustainable Development (7505GBS)
This course introduces students to the notion of sustainable development, identifies the elements necessary for sustainable practices in enterprises and considers the broader socio-political context in which successful sustainable enterprise is embedded. A sustainable enterprise is one that seeks to operate efficiently, ethically and ecologically by managing its processes, products and people in an environmentally aware and socially responsible manner. This course investigates the drivers, motives and processes of organisational, political and societal change towards corporate responsibility for sustainable enterprise.
The course will be delivered online through the Blackboard portal.
Environmental Management (7506GBS)
This course introduces the principles and elements of environmental management systems that can help business, government and other organisations move operations towards sustainable practice. The course examines multiple approaches to environmental management and reporting, with a focus on understanding and applying the ISO14000 series (an international framework for environmental management).
Stakeholder Management (7507GBS)
This course provides students with a greater understanding of the business-society relations that shape sustainable enterprise and finance. Participants explore the various organisations constituting the business environment and the different ways of engaging them. The latest challenges in investor relations, consumer relations, government relations, and relations with non-governmental organisations are explored, covering topics such as sustainable marketing and responsible investment.
Sustainable Enterprise, Leadership and Change (7508GBS)
This course enables students to integrate their understanding of, and invigorate their commitment to, the generation of sustainable enterprise. Students will explore enterprise solutions to societal challenges, such as social disadvantage and biodiversity conservation. With visits to relevant organisations and communities, and development of sustainable enterprise plans, students will learn concepts, styles and skills of leadership that are relevant to sustainable enterprise.
Program cost
$8290 (40CP) four courses (domestic student price)
Further information
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