Social Responsibility and Ethics Certificate

For the Leeds undergraduate who is interested in the nexus of business and sustainability, the Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Certificate is a program that blends curriculum and experiential learning. SRE gives students an in-demand perspective and skillset which prepares them for the future of work and a career with impact. The Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR) manages the SRE certificate program. 

Students pursuing the SRE certificate acquire the following skills while at Leeds: 

• Ability to make a business case for sustainability and knowledge of market trends  

• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across multiple stakeholders  

• An understanding of values-based decision-making approaches   

• Deep understanding of social and environmental risks and opportunities  

The SRE Certificate is a career differentiator that pairs well with any area of emphasis. Today, employers view competency in topics like diversity, equity and inclusion, ethical leadership, and business solutions to environmental challenges as a must. 

SRE graduates have overwhelmingly indicated that the certificate helped them identify an employer whose company culture and mission aligned with their own values, and a third of our graduates directly credited the program with playing a critical role in securing their job offer.

Students in the SRE program participate in relevant events hosted by CESR such as skills workshops, treks to local businesses, volunteer opportunities and speaker series. 

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