Sustainability Leadership

ThisSustainability Leadershipprogram atUniversity of Galwaywill equip students with the leadership skills to address the challenges, risks, and opportunities that environmental sustainability and social responsibility present for contemporary businesses and organisations.

Sustainability is a leadership imperative in today’s world, as organisations face increasing pressure to respond to complex global problems such as climate change, labour exploitation, and persistent inequality.

Students in the Sustainability Leadership program at University of Galway will learn to value the importance of preserving relationships with communities, employees, and the environment, therefore ensuring responsible business models.

Key facts

• Through a holistic consideration of environmental, economic, and social resources, students will develop the expertise to lead organisations through the transition towards a sustainable planet and society.

• The curriculum will include an international study trip to a highly ranked European university partner. The curriculum is strongly integrated with industry through a combination of guest speakers, company site visits, real-life case studies and applied sustainability projects.

Career Opportunities

• There is a very strong employer demand for these skillsets with several potential career pathways identified including Chief Sustainability Officer; Director of Sustainability; Sustainability Manager; Sustainability Officer; Marketing Officer; Procurement Officer; Planning Officer; Sustainability Coordinator; Sustainability Consultant; Sustainability Projects Leader; Supply Chain Officer; Hospitality Manager; Finance Manager; Project Manager; HR Manager; Policymaker; NGO and County Council roles; General Management roles

Courses include:

• Responsible Management & Leadership

• Consumption & The Consumerist Society

• Sustainable Innovation

• Sustainable Information Systems

• Corporate Governance and Taxation

• The Economics of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance)