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Undergraduate Studies Programme #115 Digital Transformation & Analytics

BA in Sustainable Business & ESG

A rigorous Swiss private curriculum synthesizing advanced management theory, quantitative financial rigor, and executive decision science for global leaders.

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Standard Duration 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Academic Credits 180 ECTS Equivalent
Delivery Mode Full-Time / Blended
Next Intakes October & February
Curriculum Structure

Academic Overview & Focus

The BA in Sustainable Business & ESG at Brookfield Business School is constructed to meet the highest European and Swiss benchmarks for executive and postgraduate education. Through an integrated balance of core theoretical frameworks, case analytics, and applied enterprise capstones, students master the discipline of strategic decision-making in volatile operating environments.

Rooted in the academic values of the Canton of Zug, the programme emphasizes fiduciarily responsible leadership, quantitative precision, technological readiness, and ethical corporate stewardship.

Advanced quantitative modeling & valuation
Boardroom strategy & fiduciary governance
Digital transformation & enterprise AI platforms
Cross-border market & geopolitical risk analysis
Modular Breakdown

Curriculum Syllabus by Semester

Semester 1 8 Modules
ESG101 Principles of Sustainable Business & ESG & Organizational Foundations
Theory
Analyze fundamental organizational models, historical perspectives and operational frameworks governing modern Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG102 Financial Accounting & Managerial Costing in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Construct financial statements, balance sheets and compute managerial cost allocation matrices for Sustainable Business & ESG organizations.
ESG103 Microeconomics & Pricing Analysis for Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Evaluate market supply and demand, price elasticity, consumer behavior and firm equilibrium within Sustainable Business & ESG sectors.
ESG104 Quantitative Methods & Business Statistics Lab in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Apply probability distributions, hypothesis testing and bivariate regression to Sustainable Business & ESG business datasets.
ESG105 Business Communication & Critical Thinking in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Synthesize academic research, executive briefs, formal business reports and structured critical argumentation in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG106 Spreadsheet Modeling & Business Intelligence Lab for Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Engineer dynamic multi-sheet financial models, lookup functions, pivot tables and automated workflows in Excel for Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG107 Organizational Behavior & Team Dynamics in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Deconstruct employee motivation, interpersonal leadership, organizational culture and conflict resolution in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG108 Business Law, Commercial Ethics & Swiss Compliance in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Analyze contract enforceability, liability frameworks, Swiss commercial statutes and corporate ethical codes in Sustainable Business & ESG.
Semester 2 8 Modules
ESG201 Macroeconomics, Monetary Systems & Trade in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Examine interest rate policies, national income accounting, foreign exchange and trade balances impacting Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG202 Corporate Finance & Capital Budgeting Workshop in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Evaluate net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and capital structure optimization for Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG203 Marketing Strategy & Customer Value Propositions in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Formulate market segmentation, brand targeting, positioning (STP) and customer acquisition funnels in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG204 Operations Management & Process Optimization Studio in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Map workflow cycle times, apply bottleneck theory and implement statistical process quality control (SPC) in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG205 Business Intelligence Dashboarding Lab for Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Construct interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards tracking real-time operational and financial KPIs in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG206 Global Supply Networks & Sourcing Logistics in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Analyze multi-tier supplier relationships, global freight economics, incoterms and trade resilience in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG207 Human Capital Strategy & Performance Management in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Design competency appraisal matrices, executive compensation schemes and talent retention frameworks in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG208 First-Year Applied Sustainable Business & ESG Practicum & Case Analysis
Practical
Execute an end-to-end organizational case study diagnosing operational bottlenecks and proposing solutions in Sustainable Business & ESG.
Semester 3 8 Modules
ESG301 Strategic Management & Competitive Positioning in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Apply Porter's Five Forces, VRIO resource-based frameworks and blue ocean strategies to secure competitive advantage in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG302 Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation Studio for Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Build 3-statement integrated financial forecast models and discounted cash flow (DCF) enterprise valuations in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG303 Consumer Psychology & Decision Heuristics in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Deconstruct cognitive biases, behavioral economics, brand affinity and digital purchasing psychology in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG304 Supply Chain Analytics & Inventory Control Lab in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Calculate economic order quantities (EOQ), safety stock buffers and multi-echelon network flows in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG305 Corporate Governance, Boardroom Oversight & Fiduciary Duties in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Audit corporate board structures, executive remuneration, agency conflict mitigation and stakeholder rights in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG306 Digital Business Platforms & E-Commerce Systems in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Evaluate multi-sided platform architectures, conversion funnel optimization and digital payment gateways in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG307 Cross-Cultural Negotiation & Transnational Management in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Master interest-based negotiation tactics (BATNA), cultural intelligence frameworks and transnational diplomacy.
ESG308 Mid-Degree Applied Case Competition Studio in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Collaborate in cross-functional teams to solve a high-stakes competitive business challenge in Sustainable Business & ESG.
Semester 4 8 Modules
ESG401 Advanced Topical Specialization & Frameworks in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Critically analyze state-of-the-art frameworks, emerging methodologies and specialized paradigm shifts in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG402 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Business Process Studio in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Execute enterprise business processes, purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash workflows in modern ERP software for Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG403 Corporate Entrepreneurship & Venture Incubation in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Formulate lean canvas business models, customer discovery experiments and minimum viable product (MVP) roadmaps in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG404 Venture Pitching, Cap Tables & Financial Projections Lab in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Structure capitalization tables, calculate dilution rounds and pitch ventures to angel and VC investors in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG405 Sustainability Accounting, ESG Standards & Carbon Auditing in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Evaluate GRI, CSRD and ISSB sustainability reporting frameworks and measure corporate carbon footprints in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG406 Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning for Business Lab in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Train decision trees, logistic classifiers and time-series forecasts to anticipate customer trends in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG407 Risk Management, Internal Control & Enterprise Resilience in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Formulate COSO ERM risk matrices, key risk indicators (KRIs) and operational business continuity plans in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG408 Second-Year Consulting Practicum & Corporate Brief in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Author an executive-level strategic advisory report addressing a live corporate challenge in Sustainable Business & ESG.
Semester 5 8 Modules
ESG501 Global Strategic Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Evaluate M&A synergies, due diligence methodologies, hostile takeover defense and post-merger integration in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG502 M&A Due Diligence & Deal Structuring Studio in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Conduct financial, legal and operational due diligence simulations and draft term sheets for acquisitions in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG503 Executive Leadership, Change Management & Turnarounds in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Lead transformational organizational restructuring, Kotter change sequences and crisis turnaround plans in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG504 Strategic Simulation Workshop & Executive Decision Studio in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Compete in multi-period executive business simulation games directing pricing, capacity and R&D capital in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG505 Innovation Management, R&D Strategy & Patent Portfolios in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Manage technology adoption S-curves, stage-gate innovation funnels and patent portfolio monetizations in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG506 Digital Marketing Campaigns & Omnichannel Analytics Lab for Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns measuring CAC, ROAS and conversion attribution models in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG507 Research Methodologies, Survey Design & Empirical Inquiries in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Design primary survey instruments, sample stratification and ethical data collection protocols in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG508 Pre-Capstone Research Proposal & Industry Scope Colloquium in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Formulate and defend the formal bachelor capstone project charter and experimental research scope in Sustainable Business & ESG.
Semester 6 8 Modules
ESG601 Strategic Policy, Geopolitics & Global Trade Horizons in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Critically assess deglobalization, trade protectionism, geopolitical flashpoints and multinational resilience in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG602 Senior Sustainable Business & ESG Capstone Project: Industry Investigation & Data Collection
Practical
Gather and analyze primary and secondary corporate data addressing the approved capstone hypothesis in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG603 Senior Sustainable Business & ESG Capstone Project: Strategic Synthesis & Model Development
Practical
Engineer the comprehensive strategic framework, financial model or management solution for Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG604 Contemporary Debates & Frontiers in Modern Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Debate controversial emerging trends, academic literature frontiers and disruptive paradigms in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG605 Executive Presentation Skills, Board Briefing & Rhetorical Persuasion in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Deliver persuasive executive boardroom presentations, handle difficult stakeholder Q&A and master rhetoric in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG606 Business Ethics, Sustainable Stewardship & Swiss Governance in Sustainable Business & ESG
Theory
Audit moral decision making, long-term stakeholder stewardship and Swiss institutional governance principles in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG607 Professional Portfolio, Personal Brand & Executive Readiness in Sustainable Business & ESG
Practical
Package the comprehensive undergraduate portfolio, verifiable business case studies and career strategy in Sustainable Business & ESG.
ESG608 Final Sustainable Business & ESG Capstone Defense & Oral Academic Examination
Practical
Defend the final bachelor capstone dissertation before a faculty panel and industry examiners in Sustainable Business & ESG.
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the BA in Sustainable Business & ESG pursue leadership roles across multinational enterprises, Swiss private banking houses, boutique consultancies, and innovative scale-ups.

Target Executive Roles
Chief Executive, Vice President Strategy, Managing Director, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Governance.
Industry Sectors
Private Banking, FinTech, Global Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Management Consulting, Healthcare Systems.
Swiss Private Higher Education Regulatory Notice

Brookfield Business School operates as an independent private higher education institute pursuant to Article 20 of the Swiss Federal Constitution (academic freedom) and relevant cantonal legislation in the Canton of Zug. Degrees and qualifications conferred are proprietary private Swiss academic credentials in accordance with Swiss private law.

Admissions Information

Enrolment Details

  • Degree Level Undergraduate Studies
  • Duration 3 Years (6 Semesters)
  • Academic Load 180 ECTS Equivalent
  • Delivery Full-Time / Blended
  • Next Cohort October & February
Eligibility Criteria

Secondary School Diploma / Swiss Matura / International Baccalaureate or recognized foreign upper-secondary certificate. English proficiency IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent.

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