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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 Gareth D

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Nov 15, 2022

Great course delivered well and very informative. My first MOOC and I can't recommend it enough

By Katherine O

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Mar 14, 2023

very informative & enjoyable course - a great starting point for learning about sustainability

By Huy K

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Apr 15, 2022

Thank you for insightful course with many academic insights and inspiring business stories.

By Yashvi

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Aug 15, 2023

great insight with wonderful case studies, and very easy to complete even within 2 weeks

By Pia E

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Aug 11, 2021

This was an amazing course. I recommend it to those who really want to learn about SDGs.

By Jimena S I

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Jul 6, 2020

This was a great course that provides both theoretical knowledge and practical examples.

By Krishnamurthy S

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Apr 11, 2022

Very informative and well presented course. The hummingbird example was an eye opener.

By Weronika G

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Sep 5, 2020

Incredibly inspiring. Thoughtful and passionate speakers. Much recommended to everyone.

By Arianna C

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Jul 20, 2023

I enjoyed a lot taking this course and for sure I am considering to enroll at Rdam Uni

By Akanksha C

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Jun 1, 2021

The course was very great and enjoyable. It was nice and assignment were very good too

By Cynthia S

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Oct 22, 2023

Excellent Course! Inspired to use the knowledge to make a difference in my community.

By Elena E

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Feb 18, 2021

Learned a lot, great materials, case studies and fair quizzes to check understanding.

By Christopher S

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Jul 5, 2021

Excellent teaching methodology. Concise learning material, practical and realistic.

By Aulia P

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Aug 25, 2020

This course has many insights and motivate to achieve sustainable development goals

By Melanie J R

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May 11, 2020

Great course filled with practical real life examples from different organisations.

By Mark O

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Aug 31, 2022

Well balanced MOOC with variety of speakers, theory and tests. I really enjoyed it

By Jean-christophe M

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Feb 22, 2021

Very instructive course that I have followed for 7 weeks with a great pleasure.

By PABLO A F A

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Apr 27, 2020

Exceptional! Very easy to follow and full of real and inspiring business cases.

By 郭逸飞

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Oct 24, 2019

Thanks for the valuable presentation you provided. Hope to see you again later!

By Francisca V

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Dec 28, 2021

Maravilhoso, foi uma enorme satisfação realiza-lo nessa excelente instituição.

By Christina P

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Oct 3, 2022

Very interesting and useful information. The presentation is very engaging!

By Ksenia G

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Jun 28, 2021

Great introduction to the topic! Full of additional materials and inspiration

By Andres L T G

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Oct 5, 2019

What a nice MOOC, thank you so much for the chance of learning about the SDGs

By Sue S

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Oct 1, 2023

Great MOOC!!! Broke down all 17 SDG’s in an easy to follow format. Loved it!

By Chanchal M

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Dec 20, 2020

This is a very useful course for implementing sustainable development goals.