Sustainable Business Management (SMB)
Campus
Newnham, Seneca International Academy
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
School
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.
About the Program
This eight-month graduate certificate program focuses on the application and long-term economic, environmental and social value of sustainability in business. This program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals who can propose, measure and evaluate sustainability strategies and initiatives. You will learn how to develop and implement economically viable, socially inclusive and environmentally regenerative business strategies to help organizations thrive in the 21st century and how to create a purposeful sustainable business as an entrepreneur.
You will learn how to assess sustainability and identify areas for improvement, engage with stakeholders and integrate sustainability across an organization to improve performance and drive business results. You will also learn how to influence decision-makers regarding sustainability initiatives and be an inspiring agent of change.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- measure and reduce carbon footprints
- recommend climate-resilient and lean business strategies
- integrate sustainability initiatives and strategies
Work Experience
Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Review eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning
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