Sustainable Development – Transformation and Reporting

Programme Director:
Dr. Katarzyna Osiecka-Brzeska

Overview:
Sustainable development today is not just a slogan but a real direction of change in the economy and business. The CSRD Directive of November 2022 introduced new non-financial reporting obligations, commonly known as ESG reporting, which directly shape the future of enterprises. The aim of the programme is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare organisations to meet ESG criteria and, more broadly, to strengthen the competitiveness of the Polish economy in the process of the European Union’s transformation towards sustainable development.

Curriculum:
The content is organised from general to specific so that participants can build their knowledge step by step. The following modules will be delivered:
 

Faculty:
The teaching staff of the postgraduate programme Manager in ESG includes academics from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Gdańsk specialising in European Union issues, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development. Additionally, within the Environmental (E) criteria, classes will be conducted in cooperation with staff from the Faculty of Chemistry, who will introduce participants to practical aspects of reporting in this area. The practical component of the programme will also be co-led by representatives of Moore Polska, the official partner of the postgraduate studies.

Duration:
2 semesters (164 hours). Classes are held on selected Fridays (16:00–20:00, always online) and Saturdays (08:00–16:45) in the academic year 2025/2026.
The programme is delivered in a hybrid format (3 in-person sessions, the remaining sessions online).

Admission rules:
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis (20 places).

Fees:
PLN 2,700 per semester (2 × PLN 2,700).

Admission requirements:

• Completion of higher education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or long-cycle Master’s studies in any field),
• Payment of annual or semester fee,
• Submission of a complete set of documents, including: an application form (generated from the online registration system), a copy of a higher education diploma, a passport-size photograph, and proof of payment of the tuition fee.

Recruitment link
 

A complete set of documents may be sent by post to:
Postgraduate Studies Manager in ESG
Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk
ul. Armii Krajowej 119/121
81-824 Sopot
Room 134

Secretariat:
Katarzyna Klimek
📧 katarzyna.klimek@ug.edu.pl