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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Business strategies and sustainability are not such concepts that are believed to be taken into practice together. But in the lieu of time, it is important to make and implement such strategies that shall also be in favor of the environment. The strategies implemented in the organizations should include the concept of sustainability for the greener development of the company. The concept of sustainability and strategy making is gradually becoming part of every organization. The course on Strategy and Sustainability is an initiative by IESE, Business School University of Navarra, and Coursera. This is based on Rosenberg’s published book by Palgrave.
Strategy and Sustainability training closely discuss the complexity of issues and the need for an hour to practice sustainable development for a better tomorrow. It is a thought-provoking course that shall expose students to the critical situation of mother earth and the strategies for business. This is a self-paced online course of 6 weeks available on the Coursera portal. The learners who opt for the certificate course will receive Strategy and Sustainability certification by the IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and Coursera at the end of the course.
The Highlights
- 6 weeks duration
- Online course
- 16 hours of classes
- Shareable certification
- Self-paced learning
- Graded assignments
- Quizzes and programming assignments
- Financial Aid
Programme Offerings
- 6 Weeks Duration
- trained by experts
- Online Course
- Shareable Certification
- Flexible Deadlines
- Graded Assignments
- Feedback
- quizzes
- assessments
- financial aid
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2250 | yes | Coursera |
The candidate can pay the Strategy and Sustainability certification fee after signing up for the course on Coursera. Enrolled students can pay through credit cards, debit cards, and internet banking for the course. Depending upon the time that the candidate is required to complete the course, the fee structure is mentioned below.
Strategy and Sustainability fee structure
Name of the course | Fee in INR |
Strategy and Sustainability | Rs. 2,250 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Strategy and Sustainability certification will be given to all the candidates who shall complete the course successfully and the associated assignments. The shareable certificate by IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and Coursera will enhance the learner’s skills and will also help them in building their CVs.
What you will learn
The strategy and sustainability certification syllabus will discuss the importance of including sustainability in the business strategy. The course shall train the candidates about the strategies not just to save the planet but also to fulfill their long-term and short-term goals. The candidate will become familiar with the following concepts after the completion of the course.
- Business and Environment
- Business strategies and their issues
- Options in making and implementing a strategy
- Environmental Interest Groups
- Developing the sustainable strategy
Who it is for
Strategy and Sustainability certification benefits the freshers who are willing to build their career in the domain of dealing with the strategies for businesses. The course shall also help the people who are working on the following designations.
The course will enhance their skills in making strategies for a successful business.
Admission Details
To enroll yourself in the Strategy and Sustainability online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Strategy and Sustainability course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/strategy-sustainability
Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.
Step 3: Click on the tab “Enroll for free” and sign up for the course.
Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Strategy and Sustainability certification fee.
Step 5: Start learning by attending the Strategy and Sustainability classes.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome to the course
- Course Introduction
- Governance & Sustainability
- Six Differences
- The Last 60 Years
- How Business Has Responded
- Session Summary: It's Not About Right and Wrong!
Readings
- About This Course
- Course Syllabus
- Required Reading Week 1: "A Strategic Approach to Sustainability"
- Optional Reading: Strategy & Sustainability
- Quiz 1 Solutions
Practice Exercise
- Week 1
Videos
- Five Strategic Issues
- Catastrophic Risks
- License to Operate
- Consumer Response
- Technological Innovation
- Globalization
Readings
- Ted Talk: Elon Musk and the mind behind Tesla
- Quiz 2 Solutions
Practice Exercise
- Week 2
Videos
- Sensibility and Compliance
- Take the Low Road & Break the Law
- Wait and See
- Show and Tell
- Pay for Principle
- Think Ahead
Readings
- Learning Objectives
- Ted Talk, "Ray Anderson: The business logic of sustainability"
- Quiz 3 Solutions
Practice Exercise
- Week 3
Videos
- Introduction: The Sierra Club and Four Types of Environmentalists
- Conservationists
- Activists
- Localists
- Advocates
- Non-Market Strategy
Readings
- Ted Talk, "Global priorities bigger than climate change"
- Quiz 4 Solutions
Practice Exercise
- Week 4
Videos
- Introduction: Differences Across Industries and Regions
- Automotive and Oil & Gas
- Consumer Goods & Consumer Electronics
- The United States & Europe
- China & India
- Africa
Readings
- Ted Talk, "Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: How Africa can keep rising"
- Quiz 5 Solution
Practice Exercise
- Week 5
Videos
- Introduction: Framework
- Do the Math!
- The Past, the Present and the Future
- The Role of the Board
- Crafting the Plan
- Summary
Readings
- Required Reading, "Using Scenarios to Plan for Tomorrow"
- Quiz 6 Solutions
Practice Exercise
- Week 6
IESE Business School Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The total duration of the Strategy and Sustainability course is 6 weeks and the classes for the same can be completed in approximately 16 hours.
The students can enroll through audit mode and certification. The former is the free mode but the latter provides multiple benefits and the shareable certification to the students.
The course is provided by IESE Business School, University of Navarra.
The Strategy and Sustainability course is available on the portal of Coursera.
The course is available in the English language and it has subtitles in French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, and Spanish.