Next course dates:
May 3, 2027 - Jul 11, 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.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Work with diverse stakeholders and 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.
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.
"This course has been eye-opening, highlighting that what may be considered as "internal drivers" or 'nudges" are actually a system or "compass" developed from core values."
“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.”
"This course was a strong invitation to question myself on ethics, at the personal level, though through a rigorous and academic framework."
“Great lessons and much to learn during the classes.”
The strongest aspect was the focus on ethical and moral awareness in becoming truly responsible leaders. It helped me strengthen my moral compass, better understand what I value in life and reflect on how these values influence my leadership style and decision making.
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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Recruitment and Admissions Manager
10 weeks | part-time | Sustainability Management
No required work experience
Understand what drives corporate sustainability performance
10 weeks | part-time | Sustainability Management
No required work experience
Understand what drives corporate sustainability performance.
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 Business Ethics & Responsible Leadership is 10 weeks long.
The course is around 20-hours a week of study time. It is 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 Ethics & Responsible Leadership costs €4,000.
For further information on payment options, please contact us at onlinemasters@rsm.nl.
Yes, for the duration of the course Business Ethics & Responsible Leadership 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 Ethics & Responsible Leadership 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 Ethics & Responsible Leadership 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.
