Minor in Corporate Sustainability

The Minor in Corporate Sustainability is designed to equip students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable business practices. As global attention intensifies around climate change, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, and responsible investing, there is a growing demand for professionals who can integrate sustainability into core business functions. This Minor addresses that need by offering a curated selection of courses across accounting, finance, and general business domains, enabling students to develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainability from multiple perspectives. The minor also leverages NBS’ traditional strength in accounting and finance education.  

From the accounting stream, courses such as Enterprise Risk Management and Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, and Sustainability Assurance provide students with the tools to assess and communicate sustainability-related risks and performance. These courses are critical in preparing students to meet emerging regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations around transparency and accountability. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has mandated that all listed companies to publish ISSB-aligned climate-related disclosures starting from financial year 2025. Such regulatory changes are driving a demand in ESG assurance services, as companies seek independent validation to enhance the credibility of their sustainability reporting. 

The finance component of the minor deepens students’ understanding of the economic and investment dimensions of sustainability. Courses such as Sustainable Finance, Carbon Markets and Pricing Fundamentals, and Impact Investing explore how financial instruments and markets can be leveraged to drive sustainable outcomes. The general category broadens the scope of the minor by incorporating courses that address marketing, legal frameworks, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in commodities (new course). These courses emphasize the cross-functional nature of sustainability, highlighting its relevance in supply chains, consumer engagement, regulatory compliance, and innovation. In future, as the minor becomes more popular, we may also introduce more electives into this category.