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Sustainable Business and Management

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Dive deeper into the business and management sub-field of sustainability by integrating sustainable growth with business management strategies. This specialization takes an interdisciplinary approach, and provides a holistic and condensed overview of sustainable business and management.

Courses
0 Required
3 Elective
F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Sustainability professionals seeking marketable skills by broadening their business and management knowledge
Purpose-driven professionals seeking advancement as sustainability managers within their current company or organization
Individuals interested in the business and management aspects of sustainability

What you can learn.

How to incorporate sustainability into business strategy, management, and operations
Develop strategies to overcome resource constraints and rising commodity prices, climate change and extreme weather, and radical, technology-driven transparency
Strategies to maximize innovation and the effectiveness of social enterprises in terms of delivering social and environmental innovation
Examine all issues that can affect complex supply chains, including: contract management, logistics, packaging, and finding opportunities to innovate in products, services and models that enable sustainable supply
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Learn how our programs in sustainability and environmental studies can help you achieve your career goals in this informative online session, with an opportunity for Q&A.

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course
Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.
Step 2: Become a Candidate
Establish candidacy in the certificate program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and gain access to exclusive student benefits. Registration Fee: $200
Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$97
Estimated Program Tuition
$2700

Payment Options

  • Not eligible for VA Benefit
  • Federal Financial Aid is not available

Elective Courses

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Electives - Sustainable Business and Management

Students must complete three courses from the following list.
MGMT X 481.5

Global Business Practices in Sustainability

This course provides an overview of global business practices in sustainability, focusing on the business rationale for sustainability, examining why and how businesses are addressing environmental and sustainability issues.
PUB PLC X 460.5

Renewable Energy Economics and Policy

Students are exposed to real-world challenges and opportunities in implementing renewable energy projects in this rigorous course that uses real case studies from renewable energy industry.
MGMT X 403

Strategic Social Impact

This course offers each student the opportunity to create and develop a “Startup Company” deploying practical social entrepreneurship tools while taking advantage of expert guidance along the way. 
ENVIRON X 405

Supply Chain Sustainability

This course looks at how we integrate environmentally, socially, and financially viable practices into an organization’s complete product as well as manage the supply base for innovation.

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