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

Course Overview

The accelerated state of the planet’s decline has led us to integrate sustainable practices in businesses. The course in Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise by Swayam delineates how firms can answer the questions posed by sustainable development in the industry, and turn this into a profitable enterprise for themselves.

The Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise online programme analyses the framework of sustainable development, why it is crucial for strategists, and how firms can embrace it in the long run. Further, this course will also teach how you can incorporate sustainable strategies and maximise shareholder value. 

The Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise training course is a 6-week long programme, offered by Swayam and led by esteemed faculty from IIM Bangalore. The certification for this course is awarded after the candidates duly fulfill the passing criteria for the exam. This is a post-graduate-level course in the field of management studies. P D Jose from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore is your training instructor.

The Highlights

  • Online core learning
  • Certificate of completion
  • Expert IIM faculty
  • Video lectures
  • Post-graduate level certification training
  • Short-term management studies course 
  • Graded assignments

Programme Offerings

  • course certificate
  • Online lectures
  • Post-graduate level
  • interaction with industry experts
  • Expert Faculty
  • Quick Completion
  • Weekly Assessments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesIIM Bangalore

Eligibility Criteria

To receive the Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise certification, the candidates must pass the certification exam and weekly assessments with the stipulated minimum score. 

What you will learn

Supply Management

After successful completion of the curriculum delineated in the Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise course, you will have learnt the following: 

  • Why should strategists care about sustainability 
  • What is stakeholder management
  • Risk assessments in sustainability 
  • Sustainable development models 
  • New models of decision making 
  • What is corporate sustainability

Who it is for


Admission Details

The candidates interested in pursuing the Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise post-graduate course should follow these steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official Swayam website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Sign in/Register’ option. You will find it at the top right corner of the webpage. 

Step 3: Enter your credentials to create a Swayam account or login through your Microsoft, Google or Facebook ID. 

Application Details

The candidates interested in Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise online module do not need to fill an application form. They can directly enrol in the course by creating a Swayam account, or logging in via existing accounts as mentioned above. 

The Syllabus

  • Introduction to Sustainability
  • The Changing Landscapes of Business
  • New Rules of Doing Business

  • Introduction to Stakeholder Management
  • The Stakeholder Theory of the Firm
  • Managing for Stakeholder Value
  • Stakeholders and Non-Market Strategies

  • Introduction to Risk Management
  • Assessing Sustainability Risks
  • Managing Issues
  • Managing Risks in a Global Context

  • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability
  • Tools and Techniques 
  • Green Supply Chain Management
  • Company Case Studies
  • Sustainability Reporting

  • Introduction
  • New Business Models for Sustainability
  • The Anarchist Corporation
  • Corporate Stories
  • Synthesis and Summation

Evaluation process

In order to receive the certification for the Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise course, the candidates must duly complete and submit their weekly assessment tests and score at least 40% marks in them. Further, candidates will take an exam towards the end of the course. They must pass with a minimum of 40% marks.

If the percentage is less than the minimum criteria, the candidates will not receive the certificate. Further, the certificate will be graded based on the candidate’s performance. Its breakup for grades based on the final score is as follows: between 40% - 49.99%: Grade D, between 50% - 59.99%: Grade C, between 60% - 84.99%: Grade B, and 85% and above: Grade A.

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IIM Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is there any negative marking in the exam?

No, the final exam does not follow the negative marking pattern. 

2: What is the weightage given to assessments and exams?

The weightage is 25% and 75% respectively for the assessments and final exam. 

3: What is the duration of Strategy and the Sustainable Enterprise course?

The duration of this course by Swayam is six weeks or 1.5 months.  

4: What does this course discuss?

This course discusses the nexus between sustainability and corporate practices. 

5: What if I am unable to score 40% marks?

If your final score is less than 40%, then you will not be eligible to get the certificate. 

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