Learn to integrate governance and sustainability to create a sustainable future.
6-8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online.
8 weeks
Excluding orientation.
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
You aspire to drive transformation and promote sustainability in your organisation
You want to upskill by knowing how to apply good governance principles for a sustainable future
You are looking to find fulfilment by working within your business context to right social and environmental wrongs
This course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 64 hours of learning.
Note: Should students wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on them. The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and GetSmarter accept no responsibility and cannot be held responsible for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 The role of governance in a rapidly changing context
Delve into the impact of existing governance approaches on the environment and society and the role of governance in driving towards a sustainable future.
Module 2 Unsustainable governance under pressure
Explore the risks and opportunities caused by different approaches to governance.
Module 3 Challenges of current ESG strategies, risk management and reporting frameworks
Examine the negative outcomes of a narrow use of strategies and frameworks.
Module 4 Transitioning to an interconnected view of governance for business and society
Explore pathways towards a purpose-driven system of governance for a sustainable future.
Module 5 Integrating good governance and sustainability into the core of business
Understand integrated systems and communication strategies to integrate sustainability.
Module 6 Governance leadership and collaboration
Understand effective governance leadership and the key skills required to succeed in a leadership role.
Module 7 Developing an action plan to enact the purpose of your organisation
Translate your learnings into a Leadership Action Plan for implementing good governance in your organisation.
Module 8 Collaborating for a sustainable future
Review your peers’ Leadership Action Plans and reflect on how you can strengthen your Leadership Action Plan using their feedback.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
1
Insight into how integrating purpose-driven principles into governance contributes to a sustainable future.
2
The knowledge and skills for implementing good governance practices within your sphere of influence.
3
An actionable plan for incorporating effective governance into your work and organisation.
Dr Mario Abela
FCPA FCMA
Dr Mario Abela is a strategic advisor to the Value Balancing Alliance and expert advisor on corporate reporting at Bain & Company. He is the global chair of World Intangible Capital Initiative and vice-chair of the IMA’s Sustainable Business Management Committee. Mario is a recognised expert in accounting, reporting and governance. He holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of London, a Masters of Science from Linkoping University, Sweden and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has held senior executive positions in both the public and private sectors and, for the last decade, has been working in the area of sustainability and the importance of accounting and governance in companies transitioning to a sustainable economy. Mario is passionate about promoting the role accounting and governance can play in driving sustainable businesses and is a frequent presenter at international conferences and seminars.
"This course is exciting because it is unique in considering governance as a system, not just a set of principles that are limited to boards. With a systems perspective comes complexity, but it also creates the space to consider the lived purpose of the corporation, to critically examine its role in contributing to (or diminishing wellbeing)."
This University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider, GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones