Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Business Sustainability

In an era defined by climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality, the ability to integrate sustainability into core business practices is no longer optional—it's essential. The Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Business Sustainability equips professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with the strategic, operational, and analytical tools needed to lead the transition to a sustainable economy.

This interdisciplinary program blends core management principles with cutting-edge sustainability frameworks, such as ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), circular economy, sustainable finance, and climate resilience. With a systems-thinking approach, learners explore how environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance intersect with innovation and profitability. Delivered through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, industry interactions, and a capstone project, the course empowers participants to drive meaningful impact in business, policy, and society.

Whether you're leading sustainability initiatives in a corporate setting or designing social enterprise models, this diploma offers a robust foundation to become a catalyst for responsible and resilient change.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Principles of Management

• Understand core managerial functions, planning, leadership, and organizational dynamics.

Module 2: Fundamentals of Sustainability Management

• Triple Bottom Line, Circular Economy, and ESG basics
• Systems thinking in ecology and business
• Planetary boundaries and ecological footprints
• Evolution from CSR to impact-driven models

Module 3: Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) Frameworks

• ESG standards: GRI, SASB, TCFD, BRSR
• Materiality and disclosure practices
• Sustainability reporting formats

Module 4: Sustainable Finance & Green Investment

• Green bonds, carbon markets, climate finance
• Blended finance and impact investing
• ESG ratings and risk metrics
• Scenario planning and portfolio design

Module 5: Environmental Assessments

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods and use
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes

Module 6: Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Circular supply chains and procurement
• Waste hierarchy and resource use

Module 7: Innovation & Green Technology

• Clean tech in energy, water, and waste
• GIS, IoT, and AI in sustainability
• Sustainable product and tech adoption

Module 8: Policy, Law & Sustainable Governance

• Key environmental laws and compliance structures in the Indian and global context

Module 9: Climate Adaptation & Resilience

• Nature-based and community-led adaptation

Module 10: Social Sustainability & Just Transition

• Equity, inclusion, and gender frameworks
• Labour transition and social protections

Module 11: Corporate Strategy & Leadership for Sustainability

• ESG and CSR in business strategy
• Corporate governance, ethics, and sustainability-oriented HR practices

Module 12: Capstone Integration & Industry Interface

• Final presentations and expert feedback
• Cross-module integration and reflection

Module 13: Industry Best Practices & Case Studies

• Analyse sector-specific sustainability models and real-world implementation cases.

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma).

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes, and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-paced and self-regulated performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

IGMPI follows a credit system based on all learning activities involved in studying the certificate programs. Each of your module is equal to 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, you will have to earn all the credits assigned to the program.

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/ Executive Diploma in Business Sustainability by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Future career prospects

Graduates of this program are well-positioned for roles such as sustainability manager, ESG analyst, CSR lead, and green supply chain specialist across leading organizations like Tata Group, Infosys, Wipro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Aditya Birla Group, and ITC. Opportunities also span global firms such as EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, and impact-focused institutions like the UNDP, World Bank, and GIZ. Careers in sustainable finance, climate risk, policy advisory, and clean tech entrepreneurship are also rapidly growing. With sustainability becoming central to corporate and policy agendas, demand for skilled professionals in this space is accelerating across sectors.

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Programme Fee Details

Last date for submitting completed Application Form is 17^th Jun 2025.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
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