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Responsible Management and Leadership
Duration
12 weeks
Next start date
September 2025
NFQ
Level 9
ECTS
10 Credits
Mode of Study
Online
Apply By
Aug 22, 2025, 5PM
Fee
€1300
Overview
The module provides a foundation to mainstream management concepts and follows by illustrating the application of responsible management and leadership in practice. Using a balance of theory and practice, including application of central tools such as stakeholder management in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), you will analyse key sustainability challenges encountered by business leaders, and generate real-life solutions towards resolving these.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be over 21 years of age. A Level 8 undergraduate is required.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise the role of business in society and describe the key trends that impact on the relationship between business and its stakeholder groups.
- Discuss the key principles and theories of responsible management and leadership.
- Apply the integrative nature of ethics, responsibility and sustainability in core business management functions and strategy.
- Illustrate appropriate models and approaches to agile and transformative change.
- Describe the importance of organisational culture and innovation in responsible management
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Contact
If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Micro Creds
Email: Micro Creds
How to Apply
From the 1st April 2025 you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.
Learn more about our application process.
Apply here: Online Application Portal
When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:
Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Postgrad Level 9.
Academic programme: Business and Management Micro-credentials CPC13.
You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:
Responsible Management and Leadership - MG5145