The Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG) and the Competence Center for Social Innovation (CSI-HSG) is offering a new Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Leading the Sustainability Transformation.
The new programme starting in 2024, is designed for professionals and leaders who are or aspire to be an integral part of driving sustainability within their organizations.
The CAS encompasses everything from today’s latest trends to tomorrow’s circular solutions, along the way inspiring your own trajectory as an agent for sustainability transformation – a journey of personal and organizational growth for lasting impact.
The programme includes a total of 17 course days. These take place in four modules on the following focus areas:
Module 1: Sustainable Foundations to Manage the Now
Build the knowledge you need to excel in your role in today’s turbulent sustainability environment. Seminars and casework provide essential frameworks, metrics, and strategies for sustainability governance and strategy development, supply chain management, sustainable finance, and more.
Modules 2 and 3: Circular Solutions to Shape the Future
Become a catalyst for transformative change by adopting a circular and systemic mindset. Leverage strategic foresight to develop robust strategies for success and sustainability within and beyond your organization, and unlock the potential of circular business models, frameworks, and practical tools for driving impact.
Module 4: Leading Sustainability Transformation
How is leading sustainability different? Take action and become a change agent by honing and applying the personal and organizational leadership skills unique to tackling complex sustainability challenges. Activate your ecosystem and leverage collaboration to amplify your impact.
Selected Faculty
Prof. Dr. Judith Walls, Chair for Sustainability Management
Prof. Dr. Judith Ströhle, Professor of Sustainability Governance
Prof. Dr. Amanda Shantz, Professor of Management
Prof. Dr. Vivianna Fang He, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Dr. Rachel Brooks, Head of Executive Education at CSI-HSG
Dr. Fabian Takacs, Project Manager and PostDoctoral Researcher
Find more information about the programme in this brochure.
Author: Zsuzsa Borsa
Date: 11. July 2023