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About the Course

Extreme weather events, wars, famine and environmental destruction are just a few of the wicked problems faced by humanity. That’s why in 2015 the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that target the big challenges such as how to eliminate poverty, how to protect the environment and how to bring about peace. Every member state committed to achieving these goals by 2030. What can businesses do to counter climate change and create a sustainable business culture? Why is this relevant for business anyway? Explore how business can contribute to a better future for people AND the planet without giving up profits. This course has been developed by Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University (RSM). It focuses on the role of businesses in achieving the SDGs. You will gain insights from leaders of international companies and academics in business and management who will guide you through the issue of how businesses can contribute to the SDGs. The course received a 'MOOC Award of Excellence' by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the SDG Academy in September 2019 (https://www.unsdsn.org/2019-sdsn-awards-of-excellence-winners-announced) After completing this course you will: • know what the SDGs are, why they are important and how each individual can be an agent for positive change in the world; • understand the role of business in the transition to sustainable development to create a prosperous future for all; • be able to identify interconnectedness of the SDGs and the challenges behind solving them; • know how management insights can contribute to the SDGs; • be able to evaluate the effectiveness of current business strategies in contributing to the SDGs; • develop a positive, critical, aware and courageous attitude towards the SDGs. The course consists of seven units, each focusing on several aspects of sustainable development and taking one week to complete. You will study by watching videos, reading literature and by engaging in other activities such as weekly challenges. Assignments will consist of quizzes, discussions with your fellow students, and challenges to implement in your daily life. Are you ready to find out how you can be an agent for positive change? Register now!...

Top reviews

MV

Nov 29, 2023

Very useful information about the SDGs and the interconnection between them. Easy and interesting to follow, with many real and inspiring examples of how companies contribute to achieving the SDGs.

SS

Mar 5, 2023

Great course and I insist everyone do this course irrespective of their background as it is something that everyone must know so that even they could contribute to achieving one or all the SDGs.

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By Irene C

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Jun 27, 2022

It was a great course, a lot of knowledge, great examples. However, a little update of dates for some information is required.

By Anita H

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Apr 30, 2021

Short, Insightful, and thought-provoking. I enjoyed taking this course and will recommend it to anyone interested in the SDGs.

By André B

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Mar 25, 2020

This is a great way of getting introduced to the SDG's and at the same time get inspired to take action toward achieving them.

By Doreen C

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Feb 14, 2023

Comprehensive with reading materials that you can deep dive into. Questions and excercises that are interesting and relevant!

By Eric C

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Jul 24, 2021

It's a very useful and practical SDG related course, not just basic theory, but also combine with practical field practices.

By Leung K W S

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Nov 8, 2020

Highly educational and great insight to sustainability professional and business executive for sustainable business growth.

By Maria P

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May 23, 2021

A great course full of useful and really interesting information, needed for upgrading our way of thinking. Thank you all.

By Võ N A D

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Sep 20, 2021

The course was very useful and helped me better understand the role of the SDGs not only in business but also in society.

By Tanya F

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Jun 8, 2022

I am really satisfied with this course! Definitely learned a lot about the SDGs through real-life examples. Thank you!

By Shaheen H

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Jun 30, 2022

Covers all the SDGs in an easy to understand manner with great practical and real life examples and success stories.

By Stephen H

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Aug 30, 2022

Informative and help you to understand the implication, context and the practical perspective of each of the UNSDG.

By Sachin S

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Jun 23, 2020

Excellent Course. Instructors have taken lot of efforts to share the ideas of sustainability and SDG's. Thank you.

By michael r

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Jun 1, 2022

Great course where you get a good look and insights from a academic view in todays challenges using the 17 SDG's.

By Tan P C

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May 13, 2023

This MOOC inspires me to be a positive change agent - to be a Hummingbird and inspire others to be Hummingbirds.

By Sandra S

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Oct 9, 2020

Great course! Perfect combination of theory and business cases. Inspiring content and excellent presentation.

By salma m

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Aug 16, 2022

Amazing course, full of not only academic or corporate but also life lessons on how to live sustainably !

By Luigi G R

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Sep 25, 2021

Interesting and very good course. A must for everyone want to deal with sustainability in doing business!

By Andrés G

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Aug 29, 2021

Me gusto mucho el curso.

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By Heidi Q

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Aug 7, 2020

Very well structured, highly informative and full of highly interesting resources to do and learn more.

By Amos T

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Jun 21, 2021

Excellent course. Will recommend anyone who is keen to play a part in contributing to the larger SDGs!

By Vincent P

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Nov 28, 2020

Very useful MOOC with a lot of additional resource and nice examples. I would certainly recommend it

By Thuy D L

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Dec 13, 2023

Insightful and engaging course. I learned a lot and I recommend it to anyone considering taking it!

By Bart B

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Sep 10, 2019

Great way to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and how to incorporate them in business.

By Vikram V

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Jun 25, 2021

Eye opener of a course. Delivered by people who are not just knowledgeable, but feel the subject.

By Gizem D

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Oct 8, 2021

I strongly recommend this course to everyone. It is very well-organized and with rich materials.