Applied Project

Synopsis

ESG588 Applied Project is the culminating experience in the Master of Sustainability Management programme. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and frameworks acquired throughout the programme to an actual organisation facing a sustainability concern, with the goal of creating meaningful impact along environmental, social, and/or governance dimensions. Students will have to identify a sustainability issue of concern, analyse the problem, develop an actionable plan with measurable impact and, to the extent possible, implement and report on the actual impact.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 10
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability
Sustainability maturity assessment
Sustainable strategy formulation
Innovative solutions for sustainability
Project design and implementation
Change management initiatives
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Project management for sustainability
Ethics and corporate social responsibility
Finance and investment for sustainability
Sustainability reporting
Impact analysis and measurement

Learning Outcome

Assess complex sustainability challenges using interdisciplinary approaches.
Evaluate the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability issues.
Design innovative solutions for sustainability problems by synthesising and applying theoretical frameworks.
Formulate data-driven sustainability strategies using quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
Propose and advocate for sustainable practices through effective communications with diverse stakeholders.
Set up and implement sustainability initiatives to demonstrate project management skills.

Part-time Programmes

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Applied Project

Applied Project (ESG588)

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