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PGDM Executive in
Sustainability & ESG

PGDM Executive in Sustainability & ESG

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  • Course Duration

    15 Months

  • Eligibility

    Any graduate having 5+ years of work experience

  • Format

    Blended Learning (Online)

  • Course fee

    INR 1,00,000

About the Programme

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive) - Sustainability & ESG is designed for experienced working professionals who aspire to lead sustainable business transformation and integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into organizational strategy. As governments, investors, customers and regulators increasingly expect businesses to operate responsibly, organizations require professionals who can balance financial performance with environmental stewardship, social responsibility and strong corporate governance.

This executive programme provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability concepts, ESG frameworks, stakeholder management, governance practices, responsible business models and regulatory requirements. Learners explore how ESG influences strategic decision-making, risk management, corporate reputation, long-term value creation and business resilience.

The curriculum combines management fundamentals with specialized ESG knowledge, enabling participants to understand sustainability reporting, ESG ratings, business ethics, climate-related opportunities and challenges, and the future of responsible business in India and globally. Through practical assignments, case studies and project work, learners develop the ability to implement ESG initiatives that create measurable business and societal impact.

Unique Pedagogy

Unique Pedagogy

  • The learning methodology blends self-paced online learning with faculty guidance, case studies, assignments, assessments and project work. This flexible approach enables working professionals to continue their careers while gaining practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
Academic Partnerships

Academic Partnerships

  • The programme is designed with an industry-oriented approach that emphasizes practical learning, contemporary business practices and globally relevant sustainability concepts. The curriculum reflects current industry expectations and prepares professionals to address emerging ESG challenges across sectors.
Expert Faculty

Expert Faculty

  • Learners benefit from guidance provided by experienced academicians and industry professionals who bring extensive expertise in management, sustainability, governance and business strategy. The programme combines academic excellence with practical insights through case discussions, interactive sessions and applied learning.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

    By the end of the PGDM Executive in Sustainability & ESG programme, learners will be able to:

  • Understand business sustainability and ESG principles.
  • Develop ESG-focused business strategies.
  • Apply global ESG frameworks and reporting standards.
  • Design sustainable business models.
  • Evaluate ESG risks, ratings and performance.
  • Strengthen stakeholder engagement and governance.
  • Understand sustainability regulations in India and globally.
  • Support responsible decision-making and long-term value creation.
  • Conduct research for sustainability initiatives.
  • Lead ESG transformation projects.

Course Syllabus

Semester 1
  • Foundations of Business Management (S1F01)
  • Strategic Management (S3C01)
  • Project Management (S2SP1)
  • Introduction to Business Sustainability (S1IB1)
  • Understanding ESG Criteria (S1UE1)

AI Foundation

AI Mindset + Prompt Engineering for Business Output

What the Learner Becomes:

AI-Ready Professional
Certificate
  • AI Readiness Certificate + AI Productivity Certificate (AIRCPC)
  • Certified Professional Excel Analyst (CPEA)
  • Certified Professional Data Analyst (CPDA)

Total Credits 20

Semester 2
  • Research Methodology and Management Decision (S2C14)
  • Sustainable Business Models (S2C17)
  • Regulatory Frameworks and Standards (S2C18)
  • Ecosystem of Business Sustainability in India (S2C19)
  • ESG Ratings and Frameworks (S2C20)
  • Future of ESG in India and Globally (S2C21)

AI Intermediate

Domain-contextualised AI module + workplace artifact

What the Learner Becomes:

AI-Enabled Task Optimiser
Certificate
  • AI Automation Certificate + AI Strategy Certificate (AIACSC)
  • Certified Professional Data Science Analyst (CPDSA)
  • Certified Professional Quantitative Business Analyst (CPQBA)

Total Credits 24

Project Term - 3 Months
  • Desk Research
  • Project Work (PWEX1C)

Total Credits 6

AI Intermediate

Domain-contextualised AI module + workplace artifact

What the Learner Becomes:

AI-Enabled Task Optimiser

Total Cumulative Credits 50

Note :

  • The above course curriculum is subject to revision as per AICTE guidelines from time to time and as per industry updates.
  • Exams would be conducted during the January and July exam cycles.
  • All the Exams at MITSDE (Internal & External) are in the form of Multiple Choice Questions.
  • Student will have to attempt all the components in the Learning Management System and submit TWO Quizzes (30 marks each) for each subject.
  • Internal Examinations carry 60% marks (2 Quizzes of 30 Marks each) and External Proctored Exam carry 40% weightage (passing criteria for both internal & external exam is 50%).

Fee Structure

Full course fee (Four semesters)

INR 1,00,000/-

Inclusive of all taxes

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Scholarship

Alumni

up to 25% in course fees.

Defence personal

up to 30% in course fees.

Specially Abled

up to 20% in course fees.

Fees Options

  • Installment 1
  • Installment 2
  • Installment 3

Course fee - Installment

  • At the time of admission ₹ 30,000/-
  • Within 3 months - ₹ 32,500/-
  • Within 6 months - ₹ 32,500/-
  • Special Discount - ₹ 5,000/-

Course fee – Lumpsum ₹1,00,000

Discount ₹ 10,000/-

Total lumpsum – ₹90,000/-

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Note :

  • Students are required to pay an additional Exam Fee of ₹750 per paper and a Project Evaluation Fee of ₹2,000.

For Installments

  • First Installment needs to be paid at the time of admission.
  • Second Installment needs to be paid within 3 months from the date of admission.
  • Third Installment needs to be paid within 6 months from the date of admission.
  • ESG Manager
  • Sustainability Manager
  • ESG Consultant
  • ESG Reporting Analyst
  • Corporate Sustainability Specialist
  • Climate Risk Analyst
  • ESG Compliance Manager
  • CSR & Sustainability Lead
  • Sustainable Finance Analyst
  • Business Sustainability Consultant
  • Corporate Governance Specialist
  • Sustainability Program Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Working professionals, managers, consultants, entrepreneurs and graduates with work experience who want to build expertise in Sustainability & ESG.

15 months.

Any graduate having 5+ years of work experience.

Online.

Opportunities across consulting, manufacturing, BFSI, IT, energy, healthcare and other industries in ESG and sustainability functions.

Yes. The programme concludes with a three-month project comprising desk research and project work.

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