Sustainable development calls for managers who can embed the sustainability agenda into every part of an organisation's operations. This programme approaches sustainability through the lens of leadership and business management, equipping graduates with the knowledge, confidence, mindset, and applied tools to design, implement, and manage sustainable solutions across any industry.
Why choose Sustainable Management at the ISDJ?
- Advancing Sustainable Development
Advances SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) - Leading Sustainable Change
Equips managers with the mindset and confidence to lead sustainability-driven change in behaviour and strategy - Building Practical Solutions
Builds practical skills to design, implement, and manage scalable sustainability solutions - Embedding Business Sustainability
Prepares graduates to embed sustainability across supply chains, operations, and business strategy in any sector
SDGs for this Programme
8. DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Economic growth alone is not enough. SDG 8 calls for productive employment, fair wages, safe working conditions, and the eradication of forced labour and child labour — building economies that work for people, not just profit.
9. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Reliable infrastructure and inclusive industrialisation are prerequisites for development. SDG 9 promotes resilient infrastructure, sustainable industry, and technological innovation — particularly for developing nations and small island states.
12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
The world consumes 1.7 times what the planet can regenerate each year. SDG 12 demands a fundamental shift in how we produce, distribute, and dispose — reducing waste, cutting emissions, and building truly circular economies.
17. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
The 2030 Agenda cannot be achieved by any nation alone. SDG 17 calls for strengthened global partnerships, technology transfer, debt relief for developing nations, and a fair multilateral system that gives every country a real seat at the table.
Programme Levels
Master's
- 6 core courses (18 credits)
- 4 electives (12 credits)
- 1 project (6 credits)
Total: 36 credits
56 learning weeks full-time, 96 learning weeks part-time
US$10,000
Postgraduate Diploma
- 5 core courses (15 credits, inclusive of PgCert courses)
- 2 elective courses (6 credits)
Total: 21 credits
US$7,500
Postgraduate Certificate
- 4 core courses
Total: 12 credits
US$3,500
What you'll learn
- Analyse and critically understand the nature, drivers and trajectories of climate change and economic activities
- Develop the motivation and mindset necessary to lead change in behaviour for sustainable outcomes
- Lead the design and execution of scalable sustainability solutions
- Manage global supply chains responsibly, balancing efficiency, ethics and environmental impact
- Examine the role of businesses and their relationship to environmental and development challenges
- Integrate academic knowledge and methodological skills to foster innovation toward sustainable development
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Programme Structure
Stackable Credentials
flexible pathways to accommodate different career stages and learning goals. Applicants can apply for direct entry to the Postgraduate Certificate and ladder up to the Postgraduate Diploma and then the MSc, or enter directly at the Diploma or MSc level.
MSc (36 credits):
Six 3-credit core courses (18 credits) + Four 3-credit elective courses (12 credits) + One 6-credit final project course
Postgraduate Diploma (21 credits)
Five 3-credit core courses (15 credits, inclusive of PgCert) + Two 3-credit elective courses (6 credits)
Postgraduate Certificate (12 credits)
Four 3-credit core courses
Who Should Apply?
Sustainability-Focused Managers
- Mid-career managers seeking to transition into or advance within sustainability roles across private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Business and Policy Leaders
- Professionals seeking to integrate SDG-aligned strategies and sustainable practices into organisational operations and decision-making.
Emerging Sustainability Innovators
- Entrepreneurs, innovators, and recent graduates seeking to build sustainability-focused ventures or gain a competitive professional advantage.
Global South Professionals
- Caribbean and Global South professionals seeking world-class sustainability training relevant to their unique contexts, opportunities, and challenges.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are equipped to lead as:
- Sustainability Manager
- ESG / Compliance Officer
- Corporate Sustainability Consultant
- Supply Chain Sustainability Analyst
- Sustainability Strategy Lead
Programme Details
Option A: Degreed Applicants
At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a university acceptable to The UWI
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Option B: Pass-Degreed Applicants
Pass degree with at least two (2) years of post-degree work experience, particularly in a related field
Option C: Technical/Professional Qualification
Technical and/or professional qualification(s) from an approved body recognised by The UWI
Minimum of two (2) years' experience
Option D: Non-Degreed or Certified Applicants
Relevant work experience with at least five (5) years of management-level experience
May be subject to interview
Successful completion of pre-programme qualifying course required
