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Why study a Graduate Certificate of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Leadership with ECU Online?
Australia's first postgraduate program in ESG leadership
Strengthen your command of sustainability with Australia's first postgraduate program centred on ESG leadership. Apply your formal knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of ESG to confidently lead initiatives in corporate contexts where sustainability commitments are paramount.-
Enjoy seamless online learning
Study with flexibility and ease, having 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning platform, allowing you to balance full-time work commitments. With intakes every two months, focus on one subject at a time - instantly enhancing your career and professional value. -
Feel connected while gaining practical skills
Participate in weekly online meetings, interacting with peers, academics and industry experts.
This course offers numerous case studies, experiential learning and simulations - learnings you can apply immediately in your workplace. -
100% online, accelerated study with support
With our 100% online and accelerated course, you can tailor your study to your busy schedule and complete your graduate certificate in as little as 6 months. Feel confident and engaged in your studies with support from academics, Student Success Advisors and fellow students.
Awards
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2022 CLAD Award winners
ECU’s School of Business and Law was awarded the Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD) Catalyst award in 2022 by delivering a unique training course on climate action to the Government of Western Australia’s Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), responsible for Climate Change Policy. -
2024 Good Universities Guide
ECU was rated five stars for Postgraduate Overall Experience. -
2024 THE Subject Rankings
ECU has ranked in the top 250 universities in the world for Business and Economic studies.
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AACSB International Accredited
The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This certification is held by less than six per cent of business schools globally. -
2023 AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list
ECU is ranked the second best in the nation for its teaching quality and the best in Western Australia.
Opportunity to continue your studies to an MBA
Continue your journey as a contemporary leader and gain a transformational business mindset. By completing the Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership, you have the option to study ECU’s reputable MBA with credit.
Learn more about our Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online.
ECU’s online Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership empowers professionals with the strategic mindset to effectively lead and implement ESG initiatives in a variety of contexts.
- Demonstrate strategic ESG leadership by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating best practices in local and global environments.
- Apply high-level, independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex ESG problems to generate creative solutions.
- Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills related to ESG considerations to a variety of audiences in corporate contexts.
The online Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership consists of three units:
Demonstrate strategic ESG leadership by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating best practices in the context of local and global environments.
Identify and analyse the key issues that must be addressed by management to build high performance organisations and achieve sustainable strategies.
Evaluate diverse perspectives of ethics and responsible management, while exploring organisational factors such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, governance, and citizenship in local and international contexts.
Career outcomes
Do you want to be part of the solution? Position yourself as an ESG leader.
Influence business decisions at a time where the government is introducing new climate disclosure standards for large businesses and demand for professionals with ESG knowledge is increasing.
Over the coming years, we’ll see an expectation for organisations to place sustainability at their core, embedding it into their organisational culture and behaviours (ESG Trends in 2023, PwC ). This means skilled ESG leaders will be in high demand.
Upon graduation from a Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership, you will be ready to work in a variety of roles, including:
Entry criteria
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Leadership, you will need:
- a bachelor’s degree; or
- equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
If you would like more information, contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760 or request a call-back.
Professor Gabriel Eweje
Professor in the School of Business and Law
I have over 25 years of experience in the social issues in management and sustainability discipline, teaching, conducting research and consulting at several overseas institutions. My current research interests include ethical decision-making in public and private organisations, conscious and responsible organisations, gender equality, sustainable supply chain management, social sustainability and employees’ wellbeing during Covid19, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dr Mehran Nejati Ajibisheh
Senior Lecturer
My teaching expertise spans business sustainability, corporate social responsibility, product development, business statistics, research methods, strategic management, and marketing. My research contributions in business and management have been recognised through the Outstanding Publication Award 2016, the Certified Sentinels of Science Award 2016, and the ANZMAC 2015 Best Reviewer Award.
To find out more about our teaching team, download the course guide.
Fees and FEE-HELP
The cost of our Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership is $16,710* for all 3 units.
To assist with some or all of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their postgraduate tuition fees.
To find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP, you can contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760.
*2025 student fees are shown and are subject to change.
This postgraduate degree in ESG focuses on corporate responsibility, leadership skills, ethical practice, reporting and investment through the ESG paradigm. In this course, students will be able to demonstrate strategic ESG leadership by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating best practices in local and global environments.
The ECU Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership is for individuals looking to enhance their sustainability knowledge, skills and mindset to amplify sustainability commitments in their organisation. If you want to join a new wave of in-demand professionals who will lead sustainable and socially responsible business practices for our future, this course is for you.
Completing our Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership will enable you to confidently position yourself as an ESG leader within your organisation. You will strengthen your command of sustainability and be ready to immediately apply your formal knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of ESG, leading initiatives in corporate contexts where sustainability commitments are paramount.
At ECU Online we understand that everyone has different work arrangements, family responsibilities, locations and learning styles. This is why our postgraduate courses are offered 100% online, so you can balance your study with other commitments. As an ECU Online student, you will have access to academic and non-academic support.
Academic study support - o ur accelerated online courses are developed by industry experts and engaged academics. You can easily connect with learning facilitators and course coordinators through our easy-to-use online learning environment to gain feedback and ask academic questions. You can also reach out to a Learning Advisor who can help with things like assessment writing, study skills and more. Non-academic study support - you will have a dedicated Student Success Advisor available to you from when you start studying through to graduation. They will be available to provide non-academic support, such as assistance with scheduling time to study and more. - Additional support options - as an ECU online student, you also have access to all the support offered by ECU, both on-campus and online:
- Access and inclusion services
- Student health services
- Psychological counselling support
- Careers and employability services
- Student Guild, clubs and associations
No, the Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership is 100% online and does not include any on-campus components. We have designed this course to be flexible so you can tailor your studies to fit your lifestyle.
