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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 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.

By Harish R

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May 14, 2024

amazing and very useful course in growing one's career graph professionally

By Suzan G

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Dec 1, 2021

A great short course to get to know more about the SDG related to business

By Vivek S

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Jul 22, 2020

AWESOME COURSE ON SUSTAINABILITY AND THE 17 GOALS TO ACHIEVE IT! LOVED IT!

By Matthew B

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Dec 31, 2020

Everthing you need to know to start your sustainable journey in business.

By Judith v B

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Nov 10, 2020

Lots of information and great examples on how to create a positive change

By Ashwani G O

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May 30, 2020

Well covered with a greater aim. Can be a springboard to success seekers.

By Gintarė Z

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Jun 25, 2022

Comprehensive and very engaging and inspiring course about SDG. Thanks!

By Guillermo B

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Apr 22, 2020

Great exposure to the SDGs and real-life businesses built around them.

By Laura L

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Jan 14, 2020

Fully inspiring, very critical thinking and creative MOOC. Thank you !

By wangxiaobin

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Feb 4, 2024

This is a very meaningful course, I hope more people will learn it.

By Judith R

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May 30, 2023

top! Very good! Lots of inspiring examples and additional material!

By Gulmira E

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Apr 4, 2022

Thanks for the course, it is well structured and covers all SDGs.

By Luis S

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Sep 11, 2020

Muy buen curso, con partes teoricas y practicas bien balanceadas.

By Iryna I

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Nov 14, 2020

Highly recommended! Thanks to everyone to worked on this course.

By Parbat D

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Jan 26, 2020

Wonderful learning, I couldn't stop my pace with the coursework.

By Prakash K

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Apr 8, 2022

Best course for understanding the Sustainable Development Goals

By Mamta C

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Dec 8, 2022

Fantastic learning experience -truly engaging and informative

By Santosh V

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Sep 17, 2022

Excellent Course! Well prepared content, very well delivered!!