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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The growing demand for sustainability can be interpreted from the increased attention in media, government, industries, and academia. The six-week Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Ethics course focus on incorporating sustainable development practices in businesses. 

As policymakers and academicians figure out the relationship between traditional companies and sustainability, students will learn from those real-world conversations.

London’s leading institute, Imperial College Business School, offers this MBA Primer in Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Ethics by edX. The college is known for delivering excellent education fusing technology, business, and entrepreneurial practices. The course features virtual classes and video lectures in the English language.

The Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Ethics online program will allow participants to develop an edge in sustainability issues, role and relevance of corporations and policymakers, and decision making. 

Sustainability forms the core of the curriculum, which also includes extensive content on ethics and social innovation. Students can unlock a program certificate by offering a prescribed amount.

The Highlights

  • Business and Management course
  • Official edX certificate 
  • Accreditation signed off by Imperial College Business School instructor
  • Real-world dialogues 
  • A six-week short certification course
  • Introductory training
  • MBA Primer
  • Numerous case studies
  • Industry experts’ virtual lectures
  • English video transcript

Programme Offerings

  • Business and management course
  • Official edX certificate
  • Accreditation signed by Imperial College Business School instructor
  • Real-world dialogues
  • Six-week certification course
  • Introductory training. MBA Primer
  • English video transcript

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 6597yesImperial College Business School, London
  • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Ethics by edX is free.
  • For obtaining the certification, there is a mandatory charge.    

Introduction to Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Ethics fee structure

Training 

Amount in INR

Six-week course

Free

Certificate

Rs.6,597


What you will learn

Business Management

As you complete Introduction to Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Ethics by EdX, you will have many skills, including: 

  • Build an all-inclusive understanding of the various strategic, economic, and environmental challenges posing the organizations in the present-day business environment globally
  • Possess a foundational knowledge of triple-bottom-line framework (social, environmental, and financial) and sustainability thinking approaches
  • Learn to value and acknowledge the business cases for sustainable development across industries
  • Develop an appreciation for the ethical ramification of various business decisions
  • Understand the untapped prospects for social innovation through business pursuits

Admission Details

Enrolling in Introduction to Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Ethics online program is simple. Do the following: 

  • Browse the course page by visiting the official course website and understand the important details carefully.
  • An edX sign-up/sign-in is required to start learning instantly. You can use a personal account (Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft) for logging in with EdX.
  • If you pursue the certification; pay the edX certificate fee. 

Application Details

For edX Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation and Ethics training, there is no requirement to download and submit an application. Become a registered edX user and avail the learning material. 

The Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Global risks and sustainable development goals
  • Challenges at a country and company level
  • Sustainable development is country-specific
  • Guest speaker: Why the Sustainable Development Goals are important
  • Guest speaker: The case of Uganda
  • Session review

  • The sole purpose of a business?
  • Sustainability in business
  • From CSR to corporate sustainability and shared value
  • Guest speaker: The fake news effect and corporate sustainability
  • Session review

  • Why companies engage with sustainability
  • Sustainability leaders vs practitioners vs traditionalists
  • Guest speaker: Sustainability in practice in engineering
  • Guest speaker: Sustainability in practice in the oil and gas sector
  • Session review

  • Introduction
  • Case study: Mercato Metropolitano
  • Your recommendations for Mercato Metropolitano
  • Guest speaker: Feedback on the case
  • Session review

  • What are ethics?
  • Why do ethics matter in business?
  • Business dilemmas: What would you do? (Scenario 1), Incomplete
  • Business dilemmas: What would you do? (Scenario 2), Incomplete
  • Business dilemmas: What would you do? (Scenario 3), Incomplete
  • Business dilemmas: What would you do? (Scenario 4)
  • Guest speakers: Two CEOs on ethical questions
  • Session review

  • Introduction to social innovation
  • Introduction to social entrepreneurship
  • Tackling a social problem
  • Session review
  • Module review
  • End-of-course assessment

Imperial College Business School, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the edX allotted course educator?

Paolo Taticchi from the Imperial College Business School will teach you. He is the Director of Global Initiatives and Global Online MBA at the college. Learn more about him at the official course website.

2: On which platforms can I share the training?

The course is easily shareable on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

3: What documents do I need to submit for course registration?

None. The interested participant can sign up as an edX user for admission in training. 

4: Does ImperialBusinessX offer university credits?

No. You will only receive an edX certificate with a signature from London’s Imperial College Business School instructor. 

5: Does the training entail an entrance exam?

No. The free course does not require you to take an examination.

6: When does my training start?

You can find the information about a new batch on the course page. For further details, simply log on to the Help Center of edX.

7: How do I know if edX is compatible with my browser?

Typically, edX supports the most commonly used browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and the latest Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge versions. However, for further assistance, go to the official course website.

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