Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability & ESG Management (PGDCSEM)

Programme Details

Duration: 11 Months (8 Months Coursework + 3 Months Industry Internship / Capstone Project)

Mode: Hybrid Learning Format

Programme Structure:

• Live Online Classes
• Fortnightly On-Campus Sessions
• Monthly Industry Masterclasses
• Industry Internship / Capstone Project

Selection: Merit-Based Admission and Personal Interview

Total Programme Fees: INR 1,10,000 (Excluding GST)

Programme Overview

With sustainability and ESG emerging as key regulatory and strategic priorities across sectors, organisations are increasingly seeking professionals who can translate these imperatives into actionable outcomes.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability & ESG Management (PGDCSEM) is designed to develop industry-ready professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical exposure required to contribute meaningfully to organisational and societal transformation.

The programme is suitable for both fresh graduates and working professionals seeking to build expertise in sustainability, ESG reporting, climate risk management, carbon accounting, environmental compliance, and responsible business practices.

Programme Highlights

• Hybrid Learning Format – Live Online Classes with Fortnightly On-Campus Sessions
• Industry-Relevant Curriculum aligned with ESG and Sustainability requirements
• Training in Global ESG Frameworks: GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP and BRSR
• Practical Learning through Case Studies, Live Projects and Industry Interactions
• Monthly Industry Masterclasses by Practitioners and Experts
• Industry Internship (for Fresh Graduates) / Capstone Project (for Working Professionals) – 3 Months
• Guidance from Experienced Faculty and Industry Professionals

Eligibility

• Graduates from any discipline
• Working professionals seeking to build expertise in ESG and Sustainability

Career Opportunities

• ESG Analyst / Associate
• Sustainability Consultant
• Climate Risk Analyst
• Environmental Compliance Officer
• Sustainability Coordinator
• Carbon / GHG Analyst
• ESG Reporting & Disclosure Specialist

Programme Delivery

• Weekly Live Online Sessions
• Fortnightly On-Campus Classes
• Monthly Industry Masterclasses
• Industry Internship / Capstone Project

Admissions Open for AY 2026–27

We invite aspiring professionals to be part of this transformative learning journey and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.

Apply Now: https://forms.gle/8Et2d3UvpG97oj237

Contact: iiemoffice@sies.edu.in
Talk to an Advisor: 9137026659

Curriculum Structure

Semester I - Foundations & Regulatory Landscape

Focuses on sustainability principles, environmental laws, pollution management, green technologies, and data fundamentals.

• Module 1: Principles of Sustainable Development & Strategic Issues
• Module 2: Environmental Law, Policy & Management Systems
• Module 3: Environmental Pollution, Control & Management
• Module 4: Data Management & Green Technology

Semester II - ESG Implementation & Industry Application

Focuses on ESG reporting frameworks, climate risk management, sustainable finance, and a mandatory three-month internship / industry project to ensure experiential learning.

• Module 5: ESG Reporting & Disclosure Frameworks
• Module 6: GHG Accounting & Climate Risk Management
• Module 7: Sustainable Finance & Green Investments
• Module 8: Internship / Industry Project

Assessment Scheme:

Internal Assessment: 40%
End Semester Examination: 40%
Internship Evaluation: 20% (Viva + Report)