A 1-year executive part-time program for engaged future leaders in business + beyond.

Diploma in Sustainable Business Program Vision: New challenges demand new competencies

To understand the challenges we as a global The world is at a turning point. Who is this program designed for? Social and environmental changes are demanding new solutions in This program is designed for you if you want to: community face in the coming decades, to the coming decades. In 2007, humanity’s footprint exceeded the • develop your skills to work in the sustainability field as a earth’s bio capacity by 50%. By 2025, we will need the equivalent specialist in business, public office or nongovernmental evaluate how business can contribute to resolve of 2 planets to sustain the consumption patterns of global citizens. organizations Business is considered to be part of the problem, yet business • work in an existing or new business that embraces them, and how business leaders can shape leaders often don’t know how to embrace sustainability. sustainability through innovative products or services; or independently as a consultant or entrepreneur New challenges require new competencies. New competences arise • integrate sustainability into your existing area of their strategy and operations sustainably and from assuming new perspectives and envisioning new solutions. responsibility or into main line functions such as product New challenges also require new leadership skills. Subject expertise or project development, sourcing, operations, marketing or responsibly. needs to be complemented with the ability to drive change and communications implement new solutions across organizational boundaries. • become an expert in the field, as a sustainability officer, sustainability analyst, sustainability consultant, in Business School Lausanne (BSL) and the Institute for Economy sustainability integrated business development or project and the Environment at University of St. Gallen (IWÖ-HSG) management Program Main Objective: launched a first-of-a-kind comprehensive training program for Thereby… future leaders in business sustainability in 2011. Renowned • gaining exposure to organizations, thought leaders and faculty from the University of St. Gallen along with recognized projects in sustainability To inspire and train change agents with a broad experts in interdisciplinary learning and training from BSL as well • connecting with other professionals in the developing as thought-leaders from academia, government, nongovernmental sustainability field understanding in global sustainability and organizations and business provide a unique setting for participants • re-orienting your career and prepare yourself for future, to acquire the new skills and competences required to lead the emerging jobs provide them with practical skills to develop sustainability agenda in business and beyond. • making a relevant contribution through your professional and implement solutions for sustainability Dr. Katrin Muff, engagement Dean, Business School Lausanne issues in organizations. Dr. Thomas Dyllick, Professor for Sustainability Management, University of St. Gallen.

The Diploma in Sustainable Business program has built my skills, competencies and leadership to embrace the 3 bottom-line challenges business and society will critically face in the future: people, planet and profit. Together with the standout experience of the teachers; the diversity, background and energy of the participants, the important guidance of the consultants and the exceptional support of BSL & HSG staff, this program has inspired me and I feel ready to tackle and lead the change in a sustainable and responsible way - Karla Beer-Espinosa, MBA in Sustainable Business,

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and a future worth living A new way of learning… HSG & BSL built This innovative program provides you with a unique opportunity to reflect on the major This program is for you if you are looking for a high impact, transformational experience. a revolutionary challenges our planet, society and businesses are facing in the coming decades. You I cannot begin to tell We seek to open up new avenues of possibilities, preparing participants for a future that learning environment will evaluate how companies can adapt their strategy and operations to embrace the you how much this is emerging. sustainability challenges and to manage the risks and opportunities in a responsible way. challenging today and program has changed Rather than writing a thesis, you will work in a small team to apply these insights to a real- An experience to help you bring about the change you want to see happening in the tomorrow’s business me. I feel privileged to life project thereby applying directly what you learn. world. Both from a professional as well as personal perspective. leaders to build a have been part of it. - The program is designed around the creation of a strong network and a learning-platform. The program is innovative in its approach as it is built with and around multiple actors in sustainable world - Ruth Brown, The interactive program combines classroom experiences with in-company encounters, sustainability. Veronique Sikora, Diploma in Sustainable sessions in nature and in exchange with NGOs, civil society and thought leaders. The program is built on 3 learning perspectives and 3 learning dimensions. Diploma in Sustainble Business, Graduates will be equipped with project management and leadership skills to lead change Business effectively.

The 3 learning perspectives The 3 learning dimensions

Rather than looking at sustainability from the business perspective alone, the program approaches sustainability from three different 1. Subject competence 2. Leading change skills 3. Project experience perspectives: Exposure to the best current knowledge in Implementation and change management Sustainability projects are conducted in the global and business sustainability fields skills are critical to bring sustainability a collaborative work space and form the 1. Global Challenges 2. Strategic Implications 3. Business Impact provides the foundation for understanding to business. To ensure this, the “Leading backbone of the program. These projects and managing the sustainability Change” dimension forms an integral part are conducted in collaboration with Understanding the sustainability Evaluating how business can contribute to Translating sustainability strategies across challenges. of the program. companies, communities or NGOs. Project challenges we, as a global community are resolve them through innovative strategies business functions Learning is integrated into all modules of facing today and in the coming decades the program.

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Dean, BUSINESS SCHOOL LAUSANNE Aileen joined BSL as Associate Dean, Research in 2016. Previously, she directed sustainability leadership Dr. Katrin Muff and Prof. Dr. Thomas Dyllick in collaboration and innovation learning platforms at IMD business school for 15 years, and ran multiple related conferences, with program faculty and external consultants from all fields roundtables and research projects. An expert case study writer and teacher, she won three prestigious EFMD case writing awards and one each from ECCH and OIKOS. Before IMD, she was program manager for the international of sustainability, project and leading change management. NGO WWF, managing portfolios of major conservation projects in Africa/Madagascar and Latin America/Caribbean, before taking a global leadership role as head of WWF’s international project operations. She is on the advisory/ executive boards of several global organizations and is guest faculty on undergraduate and executive programs at Université de Lausanne. Aileen holds a Ph.D (Business Strategy), MA, Higher Diploma in Education and BA (1st Dr. Thomas Dyllick (CH/DE), Professor for Sustainability Class Hons.), from NUI-National University of Ireland, as well as an MSc from Imperial College London. Management, University of St. Gallen Thomas is Managing Director of the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWOe-HSG) and University Michael Hathorn (USA), OPTIMIS Delegate for Responsibility and Sustainability at the University of St. Gallen. From 2003 - 2011 he was University Michael teaches in the MBA program and Diploma in Sustainable Business at BSL. He is a senior partner of OPTIMIS Vice-President for Teaching and Quality Development. In 1989 he was a co-founder of the Swiss Association for Sàrl, where he focuses on sustainable organizational strategy and organizational development. Previously working Environmentally Conscious Management (öbu) and in 2010 he co-founded the World Business School Council for for the investment management firm, Capital International, Hathorn founded and headed the firm’s Learning Sustainable Business (WBSCSB). He has published extensively on the subject of managing corporate sustainability and Organizational Development function for the European businesses. At TNT in Amsterdam, he served as and serves on the baords of many organisatizations in the sustainablity field. Group Director of Learning and Organizational Development during a major strategic change initiative to create synergies across the three divisional businesses. He is a contributor to the World Business Council for Sustainable Dr. Katrin Muff (CH), Dean, Business School Lausanne Development. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with an MS in Marketing and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in International Business at the University of St. Gallen. As Dean of BSL Katrin merges her entrepreneurial and corporate background with academic direction. In 2000, she co-founded Yupango, a coaching consultancy developing start-up companies and training management teams. Prior to that she was Director, Strategic Planning EMEA of IAMS Pet Food, in the Netherlands. She held several Dr. CLAUDE Siegenthaler (CH), PROFESSOR, BUSINESS SCHOOL LAUSANNE management positions for ALCOA (Aluminum Company of America), working in Russia, the United States and Claude teaches “The Business Case” for the MBA in Sustainable Business and the Diploma in Sustainable Switzerland. She holds both an MBA and a Doctoral degree from Business School Lausanne. In 2010 she co-founded Business programs, and is also a visiting professor for the BSL Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) the World Business School Council for Sustainable Business (WBSCSB). program. Aside from teaching at BSL, Prof. Dr. Siegenthaler actively lectures at Hosei University in Tokyo, University of St. Gallen, and The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich. He was Director of the Hosei European Research Center in Zurich and was Co-founder and President of Sinum AG – EcoPerformance Systems. NATALIE WILKINS (UK), VIVA Talent Siegenthaler’s involvement in the field of sustainability has seen him be Member of the Board since 1993 for Natalie is a talent management consultant specialising in leadership, change management, and designs and many sustainability focused associations. He received several awards, a.o. the Switzerland Technology Award and facilitates experiential leadership and team learning experiences. She teaches the MBA “Empowering your future” “The Outstanding Young Person Award” from the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Osaka, presented in front of syllabus and Leading Change modules in the Diploma in Sustainable Business at BSL. Natalie has over 15 years of the Emperor and Empress of Japan. Prof. Dr. Siegenthaler has a PhD and Masters in Economics, both from the Human Resource leadership experience within complex international organisations, both in the public and private University of St. Gallen. sector. In 2012 she founded Viva Talent to help innovative businesses and organisations that value diversity and inclusion, to stand out as an employer of choice while improving their talent pipeline. Natalie wants to see businesses and people thriving together, where empowered individuals can unleash their talent and enjoy themselves in the Dr. Joerg S. Hofstetter (DE), Assistant Professor of Logistics process. She is passionate about helping her clients focus on the work that drives action, generates results, and Management, University of St. Gallen makes for positive and sustainable change Joerg is a specialist in supply chain management and sustainability at the Chair of Logistics Management of the University of St. Gallen. Former international management positions include Lufthansa Cargo, ITT Automotive NADENE CANNING (CH/CA), ALLSystemsGO! Inc. (and Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering and Organisation (IAO). He received his Dr.oec. (summa cum laude) in Business Administration from the University of St.Gallen and his Dipl.-Ing. (MSc.) in Mechanical Nadene is an executive and personal leadership adviser, facilitator, trainer, speaker and professor. Her areas of Engineering from the University of Stuttgart, Germany. learning and development expertise are strategic thinking, opportunity mindset, change, diversity, inclusion and cross cultural competencies. Nadene put her global management and facilitation experience to the test when she created ALLSystemsGO! in 2002, since then she has worked as an independent project adviser, professional dr. Moritz Loock (DE), Assistant Professor for Energy and facilitator and trainer specializing in learning design, performance, leadership, diversity and culture. She works with Sustainability Management, university of st. Gallen professionals, teams and business owners, especially when they get stuck helping them align their competencies, behavior and attitude to maximize performance. Moritz is traveling between two worlds. In one world he is a member of the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG) at University of St. Gallen doing research with a focus on business models and managerial decision-making. he had visiting positions in Vancouver and London. In the other world Moritz was fully employed Dr. Stefan Gara (AT), Managing Director, ETA Environmental and still has various responsibilities in a family business in Germany. Within both worlds he co-developed and co- Management GmbH launched new business models: e.g. a new concept for kitchen retailing for the family business and an executive education programme for renewable energy management at the University of St. Gallen. After an early career as Stefan Gara is founder and director of ETA a leading Austrian consultancy firm focusing on sustainable development a musician, Moritz graduated with a M.A. from TU Berlin and received a doctoral degree in management from the and business innovation, CSR, smart cities and energy & mobility strategies. He was UNIDO senior expert on cleaner University of St. Gallen. production projects in Africa (Uganda, Ethiopia). Stefan holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Vienna University of Technology and was a visiting scholar at the Center for Technology, Policy and Industrial Development at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is guest lecturer at various international institutions. He spent several years in industry as DR. GIERI HINNEN (CH), SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES a product manager for environmental technologies. Stefan is a passionate photographer. Gieri teaches Sustainability Marketing & Communications for the Diploma in Sustainable Business. Hinnen holds a PhD in Management from the University of St Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. He has a background in International CHRISTOPH BIRKHOLZ (DE), HUB Zürich Affairs and Business Administration; he studied at the University of St Gallen (HSG), the London School of Economics (LSE) and Schulich School of Business in Toronto. His research focused on various aspects related to sustainability Christoph Birkholz is co-founder and managing director of HUB Zürich, an entrepreneurship and innovation strategy in aviation, such as path creation, business model innovation, customer value and organizational behavior. space for impact, and chairman of the global HUB Fellowship Association. Alongside his entrepreneurial career, Since 2009, Hinnen works for Swiss International Air Lines, where he holds the position of Senior Manager for he conducts a PhD on impact investing at University of St.Gallen’s Institute for Economy and the Environment Strategic Communication. Until 2015, he was part of the Political Affairs and Environment team of SWISS, where he (IWÖ-HSG). After working in venture capital, he researched entrepreneurship in Latin America, India and primarily focused on Environmental policy. Among others, he was responsible for emission trading and the overall Eastern Africa. Christoph received a MA from Witten/Herdecke University. He is an alumni of the INSEAD Social environmental strategy. 10 Entrepreneurship Program, a founding member the Committee of Nominators for the Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice 11 Prize, of the Sandbox Network as well as of WEF Global Shapers Community. Admissions Program details

How to apply Degree Partnership arrangements

The executive post-graduate program leads to a joint degree of a We invite organizations or individual participants to suggest real-life Review the Admissions criteria “Diploma of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Business BSL-HSG”. projects to the program. We recognize the value of such projects to Before starting your application, review carefully the 1 admissions criteria to check your eligibility. It represents 30 ECTS credits and falls under the category of Diploma our program and strongly encourage companies to benefit from the of Advanced Studies (DAS). The total work volume is 750 hours. teams’ solution proposals. Submit Application & Supporting documents To encourage companies to register participants and sponsor a As soon as you have decided that BSL is the right Program Format project, we offer the following partnership arrangements: 2 business school for you, you should submit your The program includes 13 two-day modules (each module involves application online or by post. a) An organization providing a project plus 1 participant is 14 hours of class sessions, 10 hours of pre-course work and 20 rewarded with a discount of 14%. For a total fee of CHF 36’000 Your application file should include: hours of post-course work) and a 10-month consulting project of the delivered value is CHF 42’000. • Completed application form approximately 250 hours (70 hours in class plus 180 hours on the b) An organization providing a project plus 2 participants is (available on the BSL website) ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS side), replacing the traditional thesis. rewarded with a discount of 20%. For a total fee of CHF 48’000 • Motivation letter • University degree in any subject area or equivalent the delivered value is CHF 60’000. Classes are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays, with some • CV • Min. 5 years of pre- or post-master’s relevant work c) An organization providing a project plus 3 participants is experience • Two recommendation letters combined modules taking place over four days (Thursday – Sunday). rewarded with a discount of 23%. For a total fee of CHF 60’000 (signed and printed on official letterhead paper) • English proficiency: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 90; TOEIC 800 or the delivered value is CHF 78’000. equivalent (only one test necessary) Program fee • Copy of university degree & academic transcripts • CV & 2 reference letters • Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS official The program fee per participant is CHF 18’000. score report (if applicable) or equivalent Project contributions No scholarships are available for this program. However, participants • Copy of ID (passport or identity card) We will consider projects that fulfill the following requirements: who bring a real-life project (see “project contributions”) receive a • Photographs: two identical passport photographs Intakes project discount of CHF 6’000, which is deducted from their fee. • A clearly defined and comprehensive project on a relevant September of each year Notification on your application status A deferred payment plan during the length of the program is topic related to sustainability Our Admissions team will update you on the eligibility Application deadlines available on request. • A project should be of strategic importance to the sponsor of your profile and the status of your application 3 We have an ongoing enrollment process and advise you to • Involves approx. 750 hours of work for a team of 3 within two weeks. send your application file as early as possible. To ensure a Extension participants seat in the program, please refer to the following application Interview rounds: BSL and University of St.Gallen both recognize fully the degree • A flat consulting fee of CHF 24,000 will be charged If you are selected for the short list of candidates, • 1st round of applications will be processed by of the Diploma in Sustainable Business as part of the MBA and • The project’s timeline should be as per the program duration you will be invited for an interview with the Program (September – June) 4 Director on campus (when possible) or via Skype/ March 15th Executive MBA at BSL or the part-time MBA program at University phone. Your motivation, professional experience, • 2nd round of applications will be processed by of St.Gallen. Please check the program websites or the program • A company representative to participate in project review sessions (four sessions) interpersonal skills, and maturity will be assessed May 15th offices for details concerning admission requirements and fees. during the interview. • 3rd round of applications will be processed by Projects will be reviewed and approved by the Program Direction. July 15th Admissions decision Please submit proposals early. The admissions committee makes a decision based • 4th round of applications will be processed by 5 on the information provided in the application and August 25th (pending availability) the interview performance. Admissions results are available within max three weeks following the Class observation The most important personal insight for me was to see that my background interview. We encourage you to visit us on campus and do a class observation to learn more about the program experience. To in international development adds significant value to a for-profit business. Reserve a seat in the program schedule a visit, please contact our Admissions office. Having mainly worked in the public sector, I was never sure about how I Successful candidates are required to pay a non- refundable administration fee of CHF 800 and cover could leverage my knowledge and experience in the business world. As a 6 the first semester fee in order to reserve a seat in the For any questions regarding the admissions result of the project experience I have gained a lot of confidence as regards program. requirements and application process, please contact leveraging my own capacities in a business context and I feel well equipped to our Admissions office by email ([email protected]) Full Acceptance or phone (+41 21 619 06 06). embark on my further journey in leading change for a more sustainable future. Upon receiving your payment confirmation, we will Britta Margraf, Program Participant 7 send you a Full Acceptance letter which confirms your seat in the class.

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Graduates of the Diploma in Sustainable Business tend to start their own companies, become consultants, or get promoted into a higher corporate management position. Along with the well-established reputation of BSL and University of St. Gallen, the endorsement of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) reinforces the program’s recognition by the international business community From teaching to learning and gives you a strong competitive advantage in your career development. • From teaching to learning with focus on experiential & applied learning methods The program includes the following career support elements: • A co-created program with participants with new emerging concepts Real-life consulting project Career prospects • “Walking the talk” where participant become sustainability ambassadors The 10-month consulting experience allows participants to report The Diploma in Sustainable Business prepares you to meet the to the board and work in multi-stakeholder settings. Gaining growing demand for professionals who understand sustainability insight into strategic business issues, participants also expand their and its complexity, have the capacity to approach emergent network of corporate contacts. High quality management reports problems and generate future-oriented solutions, and know how to can result in employment offers after the program. work at the intersection of different disciplines.

Leadership training and coaching A job in sustainability entails the responsible management of resources and the optimization of the environmental, social, and Creating a network Throughout the program, a series of Leadership training and economic impact of an organization. Some have specific titles such Team coaching sessions on consulting skills, change management, for your future career as sustainability officer, coordinator, director, or manager; others goal setting, and career strategy help participants define their are extended corporate roles which include driving sustainability • Public institutions and development agencies Future and CSR professional vision and evaluate next opportunities. initiatives in a function, sector or division. Also, many sustainability think tanks and other initiatives • Corporations & companies already engaged and willing to engage Continuous education professionals choose to work as independent consultants offering in sustainability advice on sustainability practices for specific projects in a range of • Meeting significant and relevant sustainability pioneers and Program participants can also earn an MBA or EMBA degree, practitioners organizations both in business and other sectors around the world. before or after completing the Sustainable Business program, by • Connecting with applied research: BSL fellowship and scholarships for research transferring their credits. BSL and University of St. Gallen both Management occupations in sustainable development cover a broad recognize fully the degree of the Diploma in Sustainable Business spectrum of positions such as sustainability analyst, consultant, as part of the MBA and Executive MBA at BSL or the part-time MBA operations manager, director of corporate responsibility, industrial program at University of St. Gallen. Please consult our admissions production manager, compliance officers, impact auditors, health An inclusive approach team for additional information. and safety specialists, recycling coordinators, and civil engineers.

With the world facing complex problems which require systemic • An inter-disciplinary and systemic approach to complex global Community of sustainability issue professionals thinking and stewardship, and with business and government • Holistic learning methods to develop sensitivity for complex showing an increasing interest in sustainability, the sector will sustainability issues With active business practitioners as professors and regular guest- continue to grow dynamically and new employment opportunities • Respecting senses and cycles of nature speakers in class, participants are in direct touch with international • We measure the sustainability impact of the program itself – will arise. It is estimated that 90% of the jobs we’ll see in 2020 don’t module by module and across participants companies in the region. The program takes place at locations all exist today and jobs in the field of sustainability are among these over Switzerland, and the faculty is comprised of seasoned and yet-to-emerge future jobs. renowned business professionals from all over the world.

In addition, the small and personalized format of the program allows for building a valuable network of like-minded professionals for life. Real-life projects

• Participants work with new consulting models • Real-life project assignments with partner companies and NGOs • Supporting start-up companies and alternative businesses with consulting

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Brochure Edition: July 2016 The Diploma in Sustainable Business is an inspiring program conducted through classes and projects which applies new business perspectives with a great sense of social and environmental consciousness that fit in the real needs of today’s society. The professors with strong expertise in the field, the innovative techniques of knowledge transfer and the diverse classmates’ background create an enriching academic experience - Gina Moyano, MBA in Sustainable Business

About University of St. Gallen (HSG) The University of St. Gallen (HSG) was established more than a century ago and educates more than 8’000 students from 80 nations. (www.unisg.ch) It focuses on practical relevance with an integrated approach in the fields of Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Sciences. Academic degrees are offered at the Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels in both English and German. University St. Gallen is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB and has been consistently ranked among Europe’s leading business universities. It ranks 6th in Europe (2014 Financial Times European Business School ranking). Together with BSL it is a co-founder of the World Business School Council for Sustainable Business and the global 50+20 initiative. www.iwoe.unisg.ch and 4th in FT European Business School ranking 2015. About Business School Lausanne (BSL) Business School Lausanne is a leading innovator in business education and ranks 3rd in Switzerland (QS 2013-14 Top 200 Global Business Schools). The school’s ACBSP accredited degree programs include BBA and Specialized Masters, full-time and part time modular MBA, Executive MBA, E/MBA in Sustainable Business and DBA programs. BSL takes a pragmatic approach to learning by applying theory to practice and is backed by a multidisciplinary faculty of business professionals. BSL attracts students from around the world, creating a multicultural environment of more than 40 nationalities. Established in 1987, BSL is a co-founder of the World Business School Council for Sustainable Business and the global 50+20 inititative. www.bsl-lausanne.ch The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) WBCSD is a coalition of international companies that share a commitment to the principles of sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. The Association benefits from a global network of national and regional business councils and partner organizations representing a large and diversified group of business leaders. www.wbcsd.org

For further information on projects or applications: email: [email protected] or or call Business School Lausanne on +41 21 619 0606