The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management aims to deepen learners’ understanding of sustainability and environmental management, including ESG integration in policy, theory, and practice. It equips students with essential knowledge to work as effective managers or consultants in the sector, addressing current trends and challenges. Through mandatory and optional units, students gain expertise in sustainability issues, terminology, and key international agreements, along with insight into the financial, societal, and governance impacts. Graduates are prepared for roles in business strategy, consulting, government, and non-profit organizations.
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management offers several benefits:
1. In-depth Knowledge: Develops a deep understanding of sustainability, environmental management, and ESG principles, which are essential in today’s global business landscape.
2. Career Advancement: Equips learners with the skills needed to work in senior roles, including management, consulting, or policy-making within the private, public, or non-profit sectors.
3. Global Perspective: Provides insights into international agreements and best practices driving sustainability, preparing graduates for a global market.
4. Practical and Strategic Skills: Offers both mandatory and optional units to build practical skills in managing sustainability initiatives and creating strategic policies.
5. Professional Recognition: Being a Level 7 diploma, it is widely recognized and respected, enhancing the learner’s professional credibility.
6. Enhanced Leadership Skills: Focuses on the impact of leadership and organizational culture in driving sustainable change, fostering effective, responsible leaders.
Course Outline
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management qualification consists of 4 mandatory units and 5 optional units (with candidates taking 6 units in total), 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.
Mandatory Units
- Fundamentals of Sustainability (20 Credits)
- Environmental Science and Energy Transition (20 Credits)
- Environmental Management in Organisations (20 Credits)
- Research Methods (20 Credits)
Optional Units
- Delivering Transformational Change (20 Credits)
- Advanced Principles of Net Zero (20 Credits)
- Environmental Politics and Policies (20 Credits)
- Sustainable Finance (20 Credits)
- Sustainability as a Business Strategy (20 Credits)
Course Duration and Access
This qualification is structured to be completed over one academic year for full-time students. However, it offers flexibility to support part-time and distance learning options as well.
It is delivered exclusively by approved centers through various formats, including face-to-face lectures, tutorials, seminars, as well as distance and online learning.
Completing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management allows learners to advance in their careers or pursue further studies. Since this qualification is Ofqual-approved and regulated, learners are also eligible to join Master’s top-up programs with advanced entry at numerous universities both in the UK and internationally.