Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy Programme

Embedding Sustainability into Strategic Business Decisions.
Work Experience

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What This Programme Will Do For You?

  • Articulate the importance of sustainable production, consumption, and operations

  • Explore the potential of technology and innovation to enable business sustainability and support sustainable development

  • Examine the models, frameworks and strategies that drive organisational decision-making in the face of global issues such as climate change

  • Determine sustainability risks and opportunities from a strategic perspective and evaluate their impact on multiple stakeholders

  • Assess the existing national and international regulations, reporting measures and standards surrounding environmental best practices and apply them at an organisational level

  • Investigate the sustainability leadership skills and competencies needed to implement climate risk practices and create long-term value for internal and external stakeholders

Lead the Change: Drive Sustainable Business Strategies for a Greener Future

Join Prof. Shantanu Bhattacharya as he gives you an exclusive tour of this programme. Learn to implement impactful sustainability strategies, harness green technologies, and align business with global climate goals.

Prof Shantanu Bhattacharya

    Programme Highlights

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    Career Acceleration with one of Asia's Top Universities

    Certificate from Singapore Management University – a leading champion of sustainability movements in Singapore.

    Growth-focused Curriculum

    Growth-focused Curriculum Understand the strategic overview of sustainability strategies for implementation in your function/organisation.

    Quality Faculty

    Quality Faculty

    Learn from renowned faculty from SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business.

    Live and Interactive Sessions*

    Live and Interactive Sessions*

    a. 7 Live Sessions with Faculty

    b. Industry speakers for content clarification and industry insights

    Networking Opportunities

    Networking Opportunities

    Connect with high-achieving global peers from diverse sectors through SMU’s highly interactive, collaborative, and project-based approach to learning.

    100+ Video Lectures

    Pre-Recorded Video Lectures* from SMU faculty with for self-paced learning interspersed with live lectures from renowned SMU faculty and industry practitioners

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    8 Assignments

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    7 Discussion Boards

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    7 Practice Quizzes

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    Modules for in-depth and comprehensive understanding of strategies for profit and sustainability.

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    Case studies and application-based examples for practical insight and long-term value.

    The programme highlights mentioned above are subject to change based on faculty availability and the desired outcomes of the programme.

    *This programme is primarily self-paced online with some live sessions conducted by programme faculty. The availability of post-session video recordings is at the discretion of the faculty members, and Emeritus or the institute cannot guarantee their availability. We have a curated panel of distinguished industry practitioners who will conduct weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.

    **Assignments will be graded by industry practitioners who are available to support participants in their learning journey, and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments, and discussions will be confirmed closer to the start of the programme.

    Programme Modules

    *This programme is primarily self-paced online with some live sessions conducted by programme faculty. The availability of post-session video recordings is at the discretion of the faculty members, and Emeritus or the institute cannot guarantee their availability. We have a curated panel of distinguished industry practitioners who will conduct weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.

    **Assignments will be graded by industry practitioners who are available to support participants in their learning journey, and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments, and discussions will be confirmed closer to the start of the programme.

    Programme Goals

    • Enabling a deeper understanding on sustainable development with the help of circular business model.

    • Highlighting the importance of sustainable consumption and ways to align customer for sustainable choice/demand.

    • Enhancing competency to devise marketing plan for green products and creating a green finance strategy for an organisation via sustainable investment, green instruments, etc.

    • Focusing on the Triple Bottom Line Framework – People, Planet, Profit for participants to explore and learn how each of the parameters and their related variables aid in the measurement of sustainability goals.

    Live Session

    Circular Economy

    Driving Innovations through Impactful Solutions

    Carbon Footprint and Green Finance

    Leading Sustainability Initiatives

    Programme Faculty

    Faculty Member DR SHANTANU BHATTACHARYA
    DR SHANTANU BHATTACHARYA

    Professor of Operations Management Lee Kong Chian School of Business

    Dr Shantanu Bhattacharya is a Professor of Operations Management with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).

    Before joining SMU in 2014...

    Faculty Member DR MICHELLE P. LEE
    DR MICHELLE P. LEE

    Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Lee Kong Chian School of Business

    Dr Michelle P. Lee is an Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).

    Dr Lee joined SMU in ...

    Faculty Member DR ZHOU YANGFANG, HELEN
    DR ZHOU YANGFANG, HELEN

    Associate Professor of Operations Management Lee Kong Chian School of Business

    Dr Zhou Yangfang, Helen is an Associate Professor of Operations Management with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU) since 2013.

    Dr Zh...

    Faculty Member DR ARNOUD DE MEYER
    DR ARNOUD DE MEYER

    Former SMU President, Professor Emeritus of Operations Management

    Dr Arnoud De Meyer is a Professor Emeritus of Operations Management with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU). Until December 2018, he ...

    Faculty Member DR SESHAN RAMASWAMI
    DR SESHAN RAMASWAMI

    Associate Professor of Marketing (Education), Lee Kong Chian School of Business

    Dr Seshan Ramaswami is an Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).

    Dr Ramaswami joined ...

    Faculty Member DR DAVE FERNANDEZ
    DR DAVE FERNANDEZ

    Professor of Finance (Practice) Lee Kong Chian School of Business

    Dr Dave Fernandez is Professor of Finance (Practice) with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU), and the Director of Sim Kee Boon Instit...

    Faculty Member DR SIMON SCHILLEBEECKX
    DR SIMON SCHILLEBEECKX

    Assistant Professor of Strategic Management Course Coordinator, Capstone Development Lee Kong Chian School of Business

    Dr Simon Schillebeeckx is Assistant Professor of Strategic Management and Course Coordinator, Capstone Developmentwith the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Managem...

    Faculty Member FLOCY JOSEPH, PhD
    FLOCY JOSEPH, PhD

    Full-Time Faculty, SMU Programme Director, Executive Development

    She has been associated with the Singapore Management University since 2012. She currently serves as Head Commercial leading the team of Client Directors and Business Developm...

    Note - Programme Faculty for the live sessions might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be shared closer to the programme start date.

    Who Is This Programme For?

    The programme is designed for Senior Business Professionals and Leaders who want to:

    • Build capacity to operationalise sustainability strategies to drive business innovation and long-term growth

    • Pioneer organisational decision-making keeping climate change in mind

    • Accelerate your organisation’s sustainability journey to drive new business value with sustainability and resilience at the core

    The programme is applicable across leadership, managerial, and consultancy functions; in major industries such as Technology, Banking & Finance, Oil and Gas, Healthcare, IT, Marketing, International Trade and Development, Customer Goods, and Manufacturing.

    Testimonials

    Studying at Singapore Management University (SMU) in the Sustainability Strategy and Green Economy programme has been an enriching and transformative experience. The programme provided me with a deep ...
    SMU-BSM Learner Hasan Rauf 198x198
    Hasan Rauf
    Head of Capital Markets. Business Development, Asia Pacific and Japan
    Amazon Web Services
    The lecturers, course programme leaders, and course content are designed and built around practical, real-world business cases—far beyond just an academic course. This programme has been truly transfo...
    Sally Wong Shee Woan
    Executive Director
    Butter Idea Sdn Bhd
    This course focuses on sustainability and organizational leadership in disruptive times, emphasizing the integration of sustainability into enterprise-level strategies. It leverages managerial tools s...
    SMU-BSM Learner Glenn Lum 198x198
    Glenn Lum
    Software Engineer, Responsible Supply Chain
    Nike
    SMU’s ESG course enhanced my understanding of sustainable business, corporate responsibility, and governance. It shaped my ethical decision-making, emphasizing long-term value creation, stakeholder en...
    Teo Siew Li
    Senior Manager
    Mastery Auto Electric Sdn Bhd
    I had an incredible experience with SMU Sustainability Strategy and Green Economy Programme, where I developed valuable skills in sustainability! The course helped me grow both personally and professi...
    Punyisa Amornthepparak
    Intertek Testing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd
    The best part was the assignments where we had to think critically and apply our understanding to solve problems.
    SMU-BSM Learner Amr El Gammal 198x198
    Amr El Gammal
    TÜV NORD Middle East
    GM
    The flexibility of self-paced learning, relevant content, and assignments related to the course modules were greatly appreciated.
    Carol Wong Mei Sim
    Habitat Enviro Advisory Sdn Bhd
    Director
    The live sessions and modules delivered by all presenters were very meaningful.
    Dewi Nuraini
    PT. Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia
    Regulatory Head
    The best part of this course was its emphasis on actionable strategies for integrating sustainability into business practices. It provided clear, practical insights on aligning profitability with envi...
    Asif Kanjirathingal Basheer
    Emirates NBD
    Retail Banking Officer
    The live sessions provided great opportunities for interaction and applying what we had learned.
    çağıl yurdakul toker
    Senior Lecturer
    raffles design institute
    The content relevance and details, combined with the lecturers' experience, provided valuable insights into the topics. The office hours encouraged interactions and information sharing, supporting a m...
    Harvey Fletcher
    WIK
    COO
    The best part is gaining knowledge from different perspectives, as peers from various countries shared insights on government initiatives, policies, technology, and more.
    SMU-BSM Learner Shahrulnizar Mohamad Alias 198x198
    Shahrulnizar Mohamad Alias
    Sustainability Head
    Mycron Steel CRC Sdn Bhd
    It provided a clear and concise look at sustainability, helping me gain a deeper insight into the various modules.
    Bee Leng Tan
    Mediacorp Pte Ltd
    Accountant
    The online sessions were very interesting, offering discussions with people from various professions sharing different viewpoints on sustainability in their industries.
    Matthew Low
    Energy Segment Manager
    Eaton
    The course guided us on the theoretical aspects and allowed us to analyze and apply learning using various case studies based on real organizational operations.
    Anindo Mukherjee
    Fullerton Financial Holdings
    COO
    The online delivery of modules provided easy access. The live seminars were scheduled conveniently, and the material quality and lecturers were excellent.
    SMU-BSM Learner Saifuddin Ahmed 198x198
    Saifuddin Ahmed
    HSE Officer
    NOV
    The webinars with the program mentor were engaging and provided excellent learning opportunities.
    Radhika Chhabria
    Senior Marketing Manager
    LinkedIn
    I liked the examples from other industries, and the variety of professors and their perspectives was impressive.
    Keith Schulz Jr
    Chief Sustainability Officer
    Motul Asia Pacific
    The knowledge gained was very useful, especially as I was seeking information on how to start my sustainability journey.
    Selvam Sevasamy
    MD
    Commonwealth Capital
    The modules were broken up into short videos, making it easier to revisit specific topics for better understanding.
    WONG SZE PENG DANNY
    Executive Officer & General Manager
    LHN Limited
    The course guided us on the theoretical aspects and allowed us to analyze and apply learning using various case studies based on real organizational operations.
    YAP WEI LING
    Head of Lease & Property Management
    LHN GROUP

    Past Participant Profiles

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    Certificate

    Certificate

    Upon successful completion of the Programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University, Executive Development.

    Emeritus Career Services

    Stepping into a business leadership career requires a variety of job-ready skills. Below given services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The primary goal is to give you the skills needed to succeed in your career; however, job placement is not guaranteed.

    Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:

    • Resume building videos

    • Interview preparation videos

    • Linkedln profile building videos

    • Glossary of resume templates

    Please note:

    SMU or Emeritus do not promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. SMU is not involved in any way and makes no commitments regarding the Career Services mentioned here

    The Learning Experience

    What is it like to learn with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?

    More than 300,000 professionals globally, across 200 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes, the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner during the course period the cost of which is already included in the overall Course fee of the course.

    A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

    FAQs

    Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

    Flexible payment options available.

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