Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB) at the University of Cambridge

February 9, 2013 • Environmental Sustainability • Master's Degrees • Social Sustainability •  •  •  •

The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB) is a Master’s-level accredited programme from the University of Cambridge. Applications for the 2013 course are now open. Goals Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB) equips senior and mid-career managers with the relevant skillsets to integrate sustainability thinking into business actions. Programme overview Global sustainability challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, loss ofRead more »

The REDF (Roberts Enterprise Development Fund) Farber Fellowship Program in Social Entrepreneurship

February 6, 2013 • Fellowships • Social Sustainability •  •

Goals REDF offers full-year Farber Fellowships within REDF’s portfolio of social enterprises. Farber Fellows are hired on a rolling basis, based upon the human capital needs of REDF Portfolio enterprises. Once hired, each Farber Fellow is considered an employee of the REDF Portfolio nonprofit organization for the duration of the year-long fellowship. Application requirements REDF’sRead more »

2013 YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowships

February 6, 2013 • Fellowships • Social Sustainability •  •  •

YouthActionNet, a program of the International Youth Foundation offers global fellowships. Goals Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet strengthens, supports, and celebrates the role of young people in leading positive change in their communities. Each year, 20 exceptional young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet Global Fellows following a competitive application process.Read more »

Master’s Degree in Sustainable Futures at the University of Greenwich

February 5, 2013 • Environmental Sustainability • Master's Degrees • Social Sustainability •  •  •  •

The University of Greenwich offers a PGDip/MSc in Sustainable Futures. Goals The aims of the programme are: To develop in students a critical understanding of the sustainable development debate and ways to create a more sustainable and just society To develop in students an expertise and critical perspectives on research and practice in contemporary sustainabilityRead more »

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Change – An Online Course of the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education

February 5, 2013 • eLearning Programmes • Social Sustainability •  •  •

The UPEACE Centre for Executive Education offers a 6-week online course, starting February 15th, 2013, about entrepreneurship, innovation and social change. Goals The worlds of ‘working for the betterment of society’ and ‘private enterprise’ are often seen as incompatible. This online course will attempt to break-down that perception in order for participants to see theRead more »