Course dates for Business and systems change:
1 March 2027 - 9 May 2027
During the course: You will be part of an online classroom for 10-weeks and join our students of the MSc Sustainability Management. 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. As this is a part-time course, you can participate in it while continuing to work full-time, this also means you can apply learnings immediately into your role and organisation.
After the course: 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.
For this course you do not need prior experience in sustainability. To register for the course, contact us via email: onlinemasters@rsm.nl.
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.
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.
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.
“The learning resources are extensive and very inspirational. And the learning clips are handy for review and memory pick-up.”
“Very pleasant experience. I particularly enjoyed the real-life examples provided during live sessions.”
“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.”
If you would like to sign up to this course, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us by email. You can also schedule an online call.
We aim to get back to you within three working days.
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This sustainability course is a very popular choice for 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.
This course is 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.
If you're considering registering this course, we recommend to talking to your employer first to see if they are able to support you.
If you're seeking more than a standalone course, the Online MSc in Sustainability Management offers a deeper and more transformative learning experience.
The master is designed for professionals around the world who want to advance into sustainability-focused or leadership roles, the programme provides 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 address complex sustainability challenges and drive meaningful change within your organisation and beyond.
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 this course please contact us via email at onlinemasters@rsm.nl with the course name and preferred course dates you would like to join. We aim to get back to you in 3 working days.
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 course is 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.
The course Business and systems change costs €4,000.
For further information on payment options, please contact us at onlinemasters@rsm.nl.
Yes, for the duration of the course Business and systems change 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 course Business and systems change is 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 course Business and systems change 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.
