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In the current landscape, sustainability is emerging as a key pillar in business strategy, necessitating the integration of responsible practices at all levels of operation. Organizations are increasingly pressured to continuously innovate their business models, adapting them to be both environmentally and socially sustainable. This requires a profound reassessment of how to lead teams, manage resources, and comply with international regulations, all with a focus on sustainability.
This program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to apply effective leadership that promotes sustainability, design profitable businesses that respect ecological and social principles, and accurately assess adherence to sustainability standards. The goal is to train business leaders to drive the transformation towards more sustainable practices in their organizations and sectors.
Blended learning
50 hours
Live videoconferences will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and two Saturdays per month from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
$780 plus VAT
Learning Objectives
- Apply sustainable leadership principles to transform organizational cultures.
- Design business models that integrate sustainability and social responsibility.
- Evaluate corporate strategies to meet international sustainability standards.
Content
Module: Strategic Leadership for Sustainability
Leadership and Sustainability
This section explores how effective leadership promotes sustainable practices within organizations. Theories and leadership models that align ethics, social responsibility, and business outcomes are discussed. Participants apply these concepts in simulations to lead teams toward sustainability, evaluating their impact on organizational culture and financial performance.
Sustainable Business Models
This part analyzes how sustainability is integrated into business models from the strategic core. It studies how to innovate in products and services under principles of circular economy and low-carbon initiatives, resource efficiency, and environmental protection. Methodologies for manually calculating environmental benefits, including carbon footprint and water footprint, are addressed. Participants evaluate business models that are not only profitable but also create a positive impact on the environment and society.
Module: Creating Sustainable Value
Sustainable Ecosystems
This section addresses the management of business ecosystems that promote sustainability. It examines the interaction between different economic actors and their impact on the environment. Through case analysis, participants propose solutions to improve biodiversity and natural resources, strengthening relationships between companies, communities, and governments.
Sustainability Strategy and Standards
This part introduces tools for developing a sustainability strategy, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. The main reporting and management standards will be analyzed: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, SASB Standards, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and investor questionnaires such as the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for Dow Jones Sustainability Index, FTSE4Good, and CDP.
Extracurricular Activities
Expert Talk: Ethical Leadership in Globalization
This session highlights ethical leadership as a cornerstone for promoting sustainability and social responsibility in globalization. It presents strategies to uphold strong ethical principles, fostering a positive environmental and social impact on a global scale.
Supplementary Talks
Aligned with USFQ's philosophy of Liberal Arts, where all areas of knowledge hold equal importance and contribute to the development of knowledge, this program includes virtual talks on various current topics of interest. These are open to the general public or part of other programs. It’s a space that enriches the academic content of the program, with optional attendance.
Business Forum
The business forum is a virtual meeting space for students and panelists; entrepreneurs, business leaders, professors, and experts who will share their perspectives, trends, and best practices. The forums are conducted according to the annual schedule and involve students from non-degree programs and master's programs at the School of Business.
Business Visit
This business visit aims to provide participants with insights into best business practices, with a focus on sustainability, from leading organizations in the country.
This program includes various virtual activities, such as presentations, practical exercises for real-world application of the concepts presented, workshops, discussions, among others. The program applies an active, participatory, and critical methodology that links theory with practice. Students should access the Desire to Learn (D2L) virtual platform at least 2 hours in advance to familiarize themselves, use study resources, and complete virtual activities. Access to the D2L platform is available from the start of the program until one month after its completion.