| Code | CE6046 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | 1,800 - HCI Fees Subsidy See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | Closed for applications |
| Venue | This module will be delivered online. |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | November 2024 |
Outline
This module aims to introduce students to the principles of Sustainable Enterprise and explain key principles and frameworks for Responsible Management theory and practice.
Learning Pathway
Students completing the Introduction to Sustainable Enterprise microcredential, along with CE6045 and can CE6047 gain exemptions from the PG Cert in Sustainability in Enterprise. Read more about that programme here PG Cert in Sustainability in Enterprise
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 30 x 1Hr(s) Lectures
- 14 x 1Hr(s) Workshops
- 4 x 1Hr(s) Seminars
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment: 200 marks
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Project Individual project - 120 marks
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Groupwork Group project - 80 marks
Academic Contact Details for this Course
Dr Louise Veling, Maynooth University
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Describe the key ethical frameworks which underpin sustainable enterprise.
- Demonstrate how various business contexts and instruments have been used to decarbonise businesses.
- Appreciate strategic approaches for developing sustainable enterprises or changing corporate culture to one that is supportive of climate neutrality.
- Reflect on how sustainable leadership and responsible management theories and practice influence change within an organisational context.
- Demonstrate capabilities to undertake and complete project work as both a member of a group and independently as an individual.
Requirements
Applicants must have a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) with at least a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in any of the following:
- Science
- Engineering
- Business
- Management
- Economics
- Sustainability
- A related discipline (e.g. Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science or Medicine)
Candidates who have completed the Higher Diploma in Sustainability in Enterprise (NFQ, Level 8) are also eligible to apply to this micro-credential.
Fees and Costs
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
The fee for this micro-credential is €1,800 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €360.
Check your eligibility on the HEA Website
How To Apply
Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)
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