Type of Degree
Certificate of Graduate Study
School or College
Area of Study
Program Format
Online, Full-time, Part-timeCredit hours to graduate
15 credits (5 courses)
Out with the old business model. In with the future.
Program Overview
The entirely online graduate-level certificate requires 15 credits covering the field of Sustainable Enterprise. There are four required courses (12 credits) from three core enterprise content areas, including: accounting, marketing, operations, and supply chains, and one required course (3 credits) in a capstone course designed around leading sustainable innovation. Students can choose one elective course (3 credits) from a variety of topical electives, including: finance, new business models, and entrepreneurial family business. The program will offer two online courses each semester, with students expected to take one or both courses. Students may start the program in the fall, spring, or summer, so it will be possible to complete the program in one year.
Curriculum
Using core curriculum from ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s #1 ranked Sustainable Innovation MBA program, the Certificate of Graduate Study in Sustainable Enterprise is designed to:
- Develop your business knowledge as you learn how sustainability issues impact business practices across organizational divisions.
- Progress your understanding of how enterprises stay competitive by incorporating triple bottom line concepts into their business strategy.
- Deliver courses that fully integrate sustainability issues, similar to the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA), and draw on the knowledge and business acumen of our esteemed Grossman School of Business faculty and industry experts succeeding in their field.
Required Courses
- BUS 6460 Leading Sustainable Enterprise
- BUS 6550 Sustainable Marketing
- BUS 6670 Accounting & Reporting for ESG
- BUS 6700 Green Operations and Supply Chains
Additional Course (3 credits)
- BUS 6420 Integrating Sustainable New Business Models
- BUS 6450 Sustainable Family Enterprise I
- BUS 6880 Finance for Sustainable Enterprise
Schedule of Courses (through Spring 2025)
Semester | Dates | Courses Offered |
---|---|---|
Summer (Term B) | June 17 - August 9, 2024 | BUS 6420 |
Fall (Term A) | August 26 - October 15, 2024 | BUS 6700 |
Fall (Term B) | October 16 - December 13, 2024 | BUS 6450 |
Spring (Terms to be determined) | January 13 - May 2, 2025 | BUS 6451, BUS 6460, BUS 6550, BUS 6670 |
Deadlines
Rolling. See course schedule.
Outcomes
- Awareness of sustainable enterprise practices
- Understanding of essential elements of core business principles needed to analyze and evaluate problems
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse team environment
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Program Overview
The entirely online graduate-level certificate requires 15 credits covering the field of Sustainable Enterprise. There are four required courses (12 credits) from three core enterprise content areas, including: accounting, marketing, operations, and supply chains, and one required course (3 credits) in a capstone course designed around leading sustainable innovation. Students can choose one elective course (3 credits) from a variety of topical electives, including: finance, new business models, and entrepreneurial family business. The program will offer two online courses each semester, with students expected to take one or both courses. Students may start the program in the fall, spring, or summer, so it will be possible to complete the program in one year.
Curriculum
Using core curriculum from ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s #1 ranked Sustainable Innovation MBA program, the Certificate of Graduate Study in Sustainable Enterprise is designed to:
- Develop your business knowledge as you learn how sustainability issues impact business practices across organizational divisions.
- Progress your understanding of how enterprises stay competitive by incorporating triple bottom line concepts into their business strategy.
- Deliver courses that fully integrate sustainability issues, similar to the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA), and draw on the knowledge and business acumen of our esteemed Grossman School of Business faculty and industry experts succeeding in their field.
Required Courses
- BUS 6460 Leading Sustainable Enterprise
- BUS 6550 Sustainable Marketing
- BUS 6670 Accounting & Reporting for ESG
- BUS 6700 Green Operations and Supply Chains
Additional Course (3 credits)
- BUS 6420 Integrating Sustainable New Business Models
- BUS 6450 Sustainable Family Enterprise I
- BUS 6880 Finance for Sustainable Enterprise
Schedule of Courses (through Spring 2025)
Semester | Dates | Courses Offered |
---|---|---|
Summer (Term B) | June 17 - August 9, 2024 | BUS 6420 |
Fall (Term A) | August 26 - October 15, 2024 | BUS 6700 |
Fall (Term B) | October 16 - December 13, 2024 | BUS 6450 |
Spring (Terms to be determined) | January 13 - May 2, 2025 | BUS 6451, BUS 6460, BUS 6550, BUS 6670 |
Deadlines
Rolling. See course schedule.Outcomes
- Awareness of sustainable enterprise practices
- Understanding of essential elements of core business principles needed to analyze and evaluate problems
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse team environment