Graduate Certificate of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Leadership

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. Develop skills 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.

Career outcomes

Upon graduation from a Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership, you will be ready to work in a variety of roles, including:

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.

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.

The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, which is synonymous with excellence in business education. Less than 6 per cent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold accreditation with AACSB International.

Learn more about our Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online.

Graduate Certificate

3 units
or continue studying

Master Degree

+ 9 units
(12 units total)

What you will study

The online Graduate Certificate of ESG Leadership consists of three units:

ESG Leadership

Demonstrate strategic ESG leadership by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating best practices in the context of local and global environments.

Strategic Management and International Competitiveness

Identify and analyse the key issues that must be addressed by management to build high performance organisations and achieve sustainable strategies.

Responsible Management

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.