Our online courses are designed for working professionals who are looking to gain more expertise in specific areas of sustainability management. You can participate in them while continuing to work full-time, which also means you can apply learnings immediately into your role and organisation.
Once you have selected your preferred course, contact us to register and secure your place. You do not need prior experience in sustainability to apply for a course.
You will take part in a block of the Online Master in Sustainability Management and can gain expertise in areas such as systems change, corporate governance, ethics and responsible leadership.
You will join the same online classroom as our master students. This means during your course you can interact and learn from leading faculty, as well as network and exchange ideas with experienced professionals from around the world.
In each course there are also additional learning opportunities through exercises, activities and skills crash courses.
If you decide to later apply and successfully enrol for the full Online Master in Sustainability Management programme, you will be able to skip the completed course and have a tuition fee reduction.
If you would like to sign up to a course, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us by email or by scheduling an online call.
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This course is a great option for those seeking to develop practical systems-thinking skills to tackle complex sustainability challenges and create meaningful, long-term impact within their organisations and industries.
Course date:
Aug 31, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Mar 1, 2027 - May 9, 2027
In Business and Systems Change, you will develop the skills and mindset needed to address today's most complex sustainability challenges and drive meaningful change within organisations and wider systems. By the end of this course you will be able to:
Ready to explore how businesses can become catalysts for systemic change? Watch the course introduction by Dr Steve Kennedy below.
Influence change through effective communication
During Business and Systems Change you will also take part in the Skills Crash Course Persuasive Communication led by Dr. Luke Fiske. Through hands-on exercises in storytelling, pitching, writing, and the strategic use of AI, you will learn to communicate ideas with clarity, influence stakeholders, and inspire action for sustainable change.
The course is particularly valuable for professionals in leadership, consulting, and transformation roles, where effective communication is key to driving impact.
Discover what motivates you
You will participate in an exercise where you will be able to create your own I Will Statement and join RSM's global community of changemakers. This reflective exercise helps you develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership, empowering you to lead sustainable change with purpose and impact.
“Very pleasant experience. I particularly enjoyed the real-life examples provided during live sessions.”
“The learning resources are extensive and very inspirational. And the learning clips are handy for review and memory pick-up.”
“The live sessions were excellent and very lively - really liked that the content in the class was always slightly more and different from the videos. This made it lively. Also the discussion questions and great conversations in the classes made the time fly. Was the best part of my Thursdays!”
“Insightful, entertaining and inspiring, truly an exceptional experience.”
This course is for professionals who want to gain the knowledge and skills around how governance, leadership and external stakeholders influence corporate sustainability outcomes.
Course dates:
Aug 31, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Feb 15, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027
In the course Corporate Governance for Sustainability you will discover what drives corporate sustainability performance.
Curious to learn more about this course? Watch the video introduction to the course by Dr Emilio Marti.
Become a more critical consumer of research
During Corporate Governance for Sustainability you will also take part in the Skills Crash course Critically Assessing Research Papers, led by Dr Tony Choi. You will learn how to evaluate research, identify bias, interpret data, and distinguish evidence-based insights from unsupported claims. These are essential skills for making informed decisions in business, policy, consulting, and strategy.
Understand systems and interconnected challenges
You will participate in exercises that will develop the ability to think systemically, collaborate across cultures and stakeholder groups, and navigate complex sustainability challenges. Vital skills for driving collective action and creating impact in multi-stakeholder environments.
“Incredibly interesting material and Dr. Emilio Marti’s presentation, clarification and support made for an amazing experience.”
“Dr Emilio is an excellent knowledge partner, in a way that both educates but also challenges thoughts and make the learning environment accepting of different experiences, nuances and make space for co existence. I thoroughly enjoyed learning from other countries experiences and even more so a chance to discuss.”
“I really liked the case studies provided. It helped me understand the concept better. His focus on critically assessing research paper has given me a new perspective.”
“It was an engaging class, and both the material provided by the professor and the explanations were very clear. I found this especially valuable, as it helped me understand the practical application of the theory being taught.”
This course is designed for current and aspiring sustainability professionals, managers and leaders who want to strengthen their ethical decision-making and leadership skills.
Course dates:
November 16, 2026 - Feb 7, 2027
May 3, 2027 - Jul 11, 2027
This course is particularly relevant for individuals who:
Work with diverse stakeholders and need to drive sustainable change across organisational boundaries.
Want to learn more? Watch the course video below.
During Business Ethics & Responsible Leadership you will also take part in the Skills Crash Course Both/And Thinking, led by Dr. Ferran Torres. Sustainability challenges often require balancing competing priorities, such as economic performance and environmental responsibility.
This course introduces the concept of managing paradoxes rather than choosing between trade-offs, helping you move beyond either/or thinking towards a more integrative mindset. You will strengthen your strategic agility, enhance your problem-solving skills, and become better equipped to lead sustainable change in complex and uncertain environments.
Having a hopeful outlook and belief in change
You will participate in an exercise that develops skills for better teamwork, co-creation and inclusive leadership. These support working across disciplines and sectors to design sustainable solutions.
“Having two acclaimed professors, with different backgrounds teaching the course was a great experience”
“Discovering my moral compass helped me better understand my values and how to become a stronger leader. I also learned the importance of pausing, reflecting, and continuously building my moral competence, which has now become part of my daily practice.”
“Great lessons and much to learn during the classes.”
“The topic was new for me and felt very intense at the beginning but the assignment made me think and apply the concepts better. I not only learned a concept, I became aware of myself and areas where the I need to work on and also helped me strategise things better at work.”
Our sustainability courses are very popular with employers who are looking to support employee development.
Employers tend to offer partial or full financial assistance for employees who wish to deepen their sustainability management expertise. This support may come in the form of course fee reimbursement, professional development budgets or dedicated study‑leave schemes. For working professionals, employer funding can be a valuable way to invest in career growth while reducing personal costs.
Our courses are fully online, part-time and designed with flexibility to fit around the lives of working professionals. This means both the individual and the business benefit from the achievement and application of new cutting-edge skills without the need for potentially disruptive career breaks.
When considering a course, we recommend to talk to your employer first to see what the best option for you is.
If you are looking for a more extensive Sustainability Management learning journey than just one course, then the Online Master Sustainability Management might be the right fit for you. The curriculum will equip you with in-depth expertise in sustainable business management, corporate sustainability and sustainability leadership.
Through a practical, real-world approach, you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle complex sustainability challenges and lead meaningful change.
You will explore and apply the sustainability strategies used by leading organisations such as Unilever, Schneider Electric, Siemens, PayPal, and HP, preparing you to create impact where it matters most.
100% online, flexible, part-time, fully accredited Master of Science
Develop expertise in sustainability strategy, ESG regulations, leading organisational change & much more.
To sign up to a course please contact us via email at onlinemasters@rsm.nl.
If you would like to have an online call to discuss a course feel free to schedule an with our Recruitment and Admissions Manager by clicking here.
Yes, your employer can sponsor your course, and in different ways.
With many learners getting company support, either in terms of financing or time, approaching your organisation is probably the first place to start when thinking about financing options.
The courses are 10 weeks long.
The courses are around 20-hours a week of study time. They are fully online and around 80% of the course is asynchronous (independent learning). This material can be readings, videos and lectures. The other 20% is optional live sessions. Learners are encouraged to join these as they are highly interactive and maximise learning.
A course costs €4,000.
For further information on payment options, please contact us at onlinemasters@rsm.nl.
Yes, for the duration of your course you will be a part of the real online classroom of the Online Master in Sustainability Management. You will be able to engage with fellow classmates and faculty.
The courses are designed for working professionals who are looking to gain more expertise in an area of sustainability management. You do not need prior experience in sustainability to apply.
Yes, if you decide to apply and successfully enrol for the next intake of the Online Master in Sustainability Management you are able to skip the completed module and have a reduced tuition fee.
RSM is a world-class business school, globally recognised for its outstanding performance and commitment to excellence in business education. With over 50 years of experience in business management education, RSM remains dedicated to delivering exceptional learning experiences and staying at the forefront of global business science.
