Business Sustainability for Leaders

ABOUT THE COURSE

Short-term Professional Development Program Abroad

State University of New York

Program Theme

Offered in cooperation with the IBS Americas' Center for Business Sustainability Studies, this innovative program addresses corporate sustainability and ESG strategies, bringing the best sustainable management practices from executives and experts worldwide.

Target

Undergraduate students and young professionals from different backgrounds interested in sustainability and in participating in executive exchange programs to lead sustainable initiatives in organizations.

Objectives

 

Prepare professionals to rethink, innovate, and lead sustainable actions in a changing world. Students will learn how to plan, implement indicators, and apply best practices in Sustainable Management to access ESG funds. The course also aims to boost students' careers and increase their company's profitability with techniques that attract more clients and investors while contributing to a better world.

Business Sustainability for Leaders

Benefits for scholarship holders participating in this program:

  • Partial scholarship available for program tuition

  • Free Business English module

  • Guidance and documents for obtaining the US Visa

  • Full support for academic and logistic preparation for the program

Why should I attend this course?

  • Study at an American University with a Scholarship.
  • Being ready to drive sustainable initiatives in large international companies.
  • Develop a business project with students from other courses and from around the world, based on sustainability principles.
  • Lectures given by university PhDs or specialists with vast executive experience.
  • Meetings with local executives included in the activity grid.
  • Technical visit to the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, New York City.
  • Opportunity for international networking with Sustainability professionals.

Check the opinion of our former students

Testimonials from IBS Americas students who attended State University of New York

Testimonials
State University of New York
July - 2025

Leticia Toscan

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State University of New York
July - 2025

Samuel Peruzzo Lorenzoni

Testimonials
State University of New York
July - 2024

Sarrah Binti Harizul Dzarfan

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State University of New York
July - 2023

Darina Aleksandrova Garibova

Testimonials
State University of New York
July - 2022

Domenika Geregova

Content

Key concepts and recent approaches to run a Sustainability-driven organization. Current Global ESG landscape Future Trends and Perspectives of Sustainable Business Leadership in the World.

Attracting Sustainable Investments: how to implement Environmental Social Governance indicators and best practices to attract ESG funds.

Impact Measurement and Regulation: developing key performance indicators and investor reporting that reflect your company’s ESG strategy and regulation compliance. Develop ESG implementation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend that you bring your laptop to carry out academic activities and access digital materials. It will be useful both for assignments and for accessing the online library provided by professors.

The students will visit companies active in the local market or receive representatives at the university for lectures according to the course's area of study. It is expected that students have a very proactive attitude, asking interesting questions to the representative of the organization.

A short course is a practical and intensive way to improve your knowledge in a short time, without the need to leave your home country for long periods. These short courses provide a complete immersion in the content, as well as networking opportunities with students of diverse nationalities. Travel to these courses can be carried out with a tourist visa, which simplifies the process of entry into the country, being a convenient option for those seeking a fast and effective international experience.

PROGRAM COORDINATION IN BRAZIL
Professor Ricardo Britto

PhD in Business Administration from FEA/USP, he is one of the most experienced Brazilian professors in International Business.

Apply for a Scholarship
  • State University of New York
  • Location
    Albany - United States
  • Next terms
    July 12–29, 2027
  • Dates
    3 weeks (July)
  • Investment
    U$ 8.400 + Enrollment: U$ 90
    Check opportunities for partial scholarships
  • Program Profile
    Classes and company visits in a full-time basis
  • Workload
    80 class-hours (lectures, talks and company visits)
  • Additional Activity
    Classes and company visits in a full-time basis
  • Students per Classroom
    From 15 to 30
    students
  • Certification
    Certificate in Executive Management and Business English
  • Language
    English
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