Sustainability
Certificate Course - Management & Leadership - MM_MSc.2.2.I26
| Date | Jan 14-18, 2027 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,050 € |
Fundamentals
Overview of sustainability concepts, principles, and management approaches. Understand how sustainability integrates into business strategy and decision-making.
Technology
Explore tools, systems, and data methods that support sustainability efforts, including monitoring, reporting, and optimization technologies in operations.
Applications
Focus on practical implementation of sustainability across company operations, including processes, policies, and cross-functional integration at all levels.
What you'll explore
- Develop an understanding of the multiple dimensions of sustainability and their interconnections.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of key approaches to the circular economy, including technical and economic perspectives as well as resource efficiency and system design.
- Examine social and equity issues related to sustainability, with a focus on fairness and inclusion in sustainable development.
- Analyze major certifications and indicators for sustainable management, considering evaluation frameworks aligned with sustainability theories.
Your key takeaways
- Understand holistic definitions of sustainability;
- Understand methods of life cycle assessment (LCA);
- Understand cradle-to-cradle implementation approaches;
- Apply and use individual sustainability methods;
- Explain essential aspects of the circular economy;
- Identify optimization potentials for circular product creation within their company;
- Identify relevant sustainability certifications for different industries (e.g. ESG).
Taught by recognized experts in Sustainability
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Ott
Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Ott is a lecturer at the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management. He serves as Managing Director of the KIT Center for Mobility Systems and is affiliated with the IPEK – Institute of Product Engineering. His work focuses on product development and mobility systems, combining research, industry practice, and executive education. He has also received teaching awards at HECTOR School for excellence in product development education.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Engineering and sustainability professionals
Engineers, product developers, and technical specialists involved in designing and optimizing sustainable products, processes, and systems. - Sustainability and management professionals
Managers, consultants, and analysts responsible for integrating sustainability into business strategy, operations, and decision-making. - Product lifecycle and operations professionals
Project managers, product owners, and operations specialists working on lifecycle management, circular economy practices, and resource efficiency. - Digitalization and transformation roles
Professionals at the interface of sustainability, innovation, and organizational transformation, focusing on data-driven and sustainable business models. - Early-career professionals and researchers
Graduates, PhD candidates, and academic staff in engineering, sustainability, or management seeking to build competencies in sustainable leadership and circular economy.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.