Discover how to align purpose with profit and develop the skills to help your business address today’s global challenges effectively.
Are more self-assured at work
Return on investment with an average $17,000 salary increase
Have more confidence making business decisions
Prepare yourself and your organization for the business risks and opportunities created by climate change.
Become a purpose-driven leader by learning how to influence key stakeholders and integrate values into your work to catalyze system-level change.
Evaluate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, and learn how to incorporate them into investment decisions and measure and manage their impact.
Understand how power really works and develop your own to gain influence and make an impact within your organization and society.
Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization in business in society
Do you want to dive deeper into business in society to advance your career? By taking three courses in this subject area, you can earn an advanced Certificate of Specialization. With our past participant discount, you'll receive 30% off your second and third courses for a total savings of $1,110.
Here are two learning pathways we recommend based on your career goals and stage. You can take the courses in any order.
Sustainable Business Practices: For early- and mid-career professionals looking to gain skills in sustainable business practices.
Seeking Global Impact: For mid-career and senior professionals interested in making a global impact and building their network of influence.
The course has completely changed me today. I feel like a new person, with a new thought process, driven by purpose, committed to doing the right thing.
The course content is well designed and helps investors get a basic understanding of what sustainable finance is, its challenges, the path forward, and its key players.
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Reimagined the case study method through a proprietary platform featuring courses created by renowned faculty |
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Collaboration with fellow online learners through unique simulations and interactive activities |
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Certificate awarded upon completion of program |
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Invitation to a global professional network, including the HBS Online Connext conference, HBS faculty events, and HBS Online Community |
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