Improve the Impact of your Organization

Learn about sustainable development through systems thinking, responsible organizational practices, and the connection between business and society.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate sustainability and social responsibility into your organization's operations and how to use your company as a force for good in the world.

Master ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) Trends and craft holistic strategies for your venture or company that truly elevate their impact on the triple bottom line.

Format
Online / Remote
100% Online
Next intake
3rd of March 2025
Application deadline
February 24, 2025
Tuition
€1,950
Tuition
€1,950
Duration
9 weeks
Credits
15 ECTS
Language
English
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English
Accreditation
State-recognized
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Your Tutors & Mentors

Leaders with extensive knowledge in their fields will be working with you to help you grow and achieve your goals.
Alice Schmidt
Challenge Owner
Alice Schmidt is a Thought & Practice Leader in Sustainability, AI, and Social Impact. As an Advisor, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker, she is renowned for her expertise in these domains. Alice is a seasoned university lecturer, best known for her course 'Sustainable Business: Managing for Tomorrow.' Since 2012, this course has consistently garnered top ratings from BA and MBA students worldwide. Her teaching is centered around preparing business students and managers to tackle contemporary and future challenges related to climate change, population growth, rapid urban development, and global inequality across social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Alice Schmidt
Challenge Owner
Alice Schmidt is a Thought & Practice Leader in Sustainability, AI, and Social Impact. As an Advisor, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker, she is renowned for her expertise in these domains. Alice is a seasoned university lecturer, best known for her course 'Sustainable Business: Managing for Tomorrow.' Since 2012, this course has consistently garnered top ratings from BA and MBA students worldwide. Her teaching is centered around preparing business students and managers to tackle contemporary and future challenges related to climate change, population growth, rapid urban development, and global inequality across social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Maren Kropfeld
Program Director & Professor of Sustainability
Dr. Maren Ingrid Kropfeld is a Professor of Sustainability & Entrepreneurship and Program Director for the Impact MBA at Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences. With a Ph.D. in Sustainable Business Models and Consumption Practices, Maren is an ardent sustainability advocate, wholeheartedly fostering collaboration and inspiration for sustainable impact. Her research centers on sufficiency-oriented business models, sustainable consumer practices, business model innovation for sustainability, and post-growth business models. As a seasoned sustainability consultant, she has honed her skills in crafting sustainability strategies and viable business solutions across diverse sectors. Maren's unwavering commitment lies in uniting industry, politics, non-profits, and academia to drive socio-ecological transformation collectively.
Alice Schmidt
Challenge Owner
Alice Schmidt is a Thought & Practice Leader in Sustainability, AI, and Social Impact. As an Advisor, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker, she is renowned for her expertise in these domains. Alice is a seasoned university lecturer, best known for her course 'Sustainable Business: Managing for Tomorrow.' Since 2012, this course has consistently garnered top ratings from BA and MBA students worldwide. Her teaching is centered around preparing business students and managers to tackle contemporary and future challenges related to climate change, population growth, rapid urban development, and global inequality across social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Use climate sciences to evaluate sustainable actions and policies
This 3-month program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of professionals such as;
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Sustainability managers seeking to go beyond carbon accounting and implement environmental initiatives with impact
Entrepreneurs aiming to develop science-based solutions which create environmental impact
NGO managers who wish to improve the impact of their organization by incorporating science and nature-based solutions
Environmental scientists looking to translate their understanding of natural systems into impactful solutions

Your Curriculum

Each Certificate Program comprises three interrelated challenges, equipping  you with unique competencies to conquer current and future hurdles.
Challenge  #1
Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development
Cultivate a systems thinking mindset, exploring the connections between environmental and social systems. You will analyze how business intersects with and influences sustainability challenges, pinpointing pivotal factors for sustainable change. You will work on a project to analyze a business's emissions, identifying patterns and proposing sustainable strategies to address key impact areas.
Challenge  #2
Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management
Understanding supply chain operations is crucial for developing sustainable initiatives in manufacturing and service industries. In this challenge, you will delve into global supply chains, assessing consumer needs, supply chain risk, and resilience. You will explore sustainable supply chain challenges and opportunities, including circular strategies.
Challenge  #3
Business & Society
Explore the intersection of business and society, starting with stakeholder relationship evaluation and management. You will analyze the value pyramid's foundation, identify potential opportunities and social sustainability challenges. You will work on a project to propose a collaboration between a business and an organization to address a key social issue.

What you’ll learn

Upon completion of this Program, you will be able to:
Live systems thinking
Understand systems interlinkages. Develop systems thinking skills for understanding complex sustainability problems.
Employ sustainability levers
Integrate sustainability social responsibility into organizational operation. Use organization as a force for good, creating a positive impact on society while maintaining financial viability.
Assess supply chain sustainability
Analyze and develop efficient, effective resilient supply chains. Understand circularity strategies and key sustainability factors in supply chain development.
Leverage Stakeholder Ccllaboration
Develop skills in stakeholder analysis and engagement. Understand systems of partnership development for social and environmental value creation.

Get The Skills You Need In 3 Steps

Our Impact Certificates are a great way to up-skill in just 3 months. You also gain access to the global ToU community as well as lots of events, workshops, networking opportunities. In the end you’ll earn a  certificate and credits that can be applied towards a full degree,.
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Long-term vision, short-term results
In just ten weeks, you will learn 21st-century competencies that will  not only help you accelerate your professional success but also your  impact. Your community is filled with individuals from around the world  with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Enroll now to reserve your spot. Our Admissions Team will reach out to you shortly after.
duration
9 weeks
weekly load
10h
limited cohort
25 people
fees
€1,950
transferrable ects
15 ETCS
Program starts on 3rd of March 2025
Validate your competencies with a certificate
Upon successfully completing the challenge, you'll receive a digital certificate that can be shared with your personal and professional networks.
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Discover Why Learners Love Us

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Personalized Learning
We help you identify your mission and shape your learning around what drives you, allowing you to build the skills and expertise you need to make an impact.
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No Exams, 100% Practical
Instead of traditional exams, collaborate on projects with industry partners to solve real-world challenges and gain practical experience..
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Supportive Community
Enjoy a fully integrated online learning environment where you can easily engage with our community, and connect through virtual and in-person events.
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No Exams, Challenge-Based Learning
Instead of traditional exams and fictitious projects, you’ll work on hands-on projects with industry partners to solve real-world challenges and gain practical experience.
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Remote, but Globally Connected
Enjoy a fully integrated online learning environment where you're never studying in isolation. Engage with fellow learners, collaborative projects, and connect through virtual and in-person events.
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Personalized Learning for Real-World Impact
Our curriculum allows you to tailor your learning with countless electives and real-world projects that allow you to apply your knowledge & skills to create meaningful change in areas that matter most to you.

In-Person Meetups & City hubs

To facilitate real-life connections, we've established local city hubs where learners can gather for in-person exchanges, meetings and events.

Throughout the year we also organize regional meetups, workshops, and conferences offering opportunities for learners to connect, network, and build relationships.

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Advance Your Career While Building a Better Future

Our mission is to make your education rewarding, meaningful, and deeply connected to what matters most to you.
Upskill for Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today
Equip yourself with practical, specialist knowledge to lead in a rapidly evolving world.
Future-Ready Skills for Real Impact
Learn the tools to innovate, lead, and create lasting change in today’s most critical fields.
Fast-Track Your Career with Purpose-Driven Learning
Master in-demand skills through hands-on projects and global networking opportunities.
"An inspiring mindset coupled with the idea of challenge-based learning and working on exciting projects with great people from different countries from various professional backgrounds convinced me to go on this journey with Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.
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"I love the learning experience at Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences because it is built on digital education combined with actionable and practicalchallenges."
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“I'm 100% sure that I will remember ToU as the university which allowed me to gain direction first, and then learn the skills needed.”
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