Sustainable Leadership Certificate
Are you looking to learn skills to become a better leader? Have you ever thought about incorporating sustainability into your daily life, career or business?
The 16-credit Sustainable Leadership certificate program provides the foundation needed to become a sustainability professional in under nine months! Students will learn how to use systems thinking and problem-solving skills to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of sustainability, which encompasses economic, social and environmental issues.
The online distance-learning format is flexible and affordable, accommodating anyone interested in learning about sustainability. Students take one class at a time, which helps working professionals balance their school, work and personal responsibilities along with providing time to focus on each course. The program offers an ideal layout for busy working professionals, high school graduates or anyone who is looking to add a differentiating credential to their resume.
Course Information
The curriculum is well suited for almost any industry, profession and employment level including but not limited to corporate and small business, travel, hospitality, transportation, education, healthcare, science and the food industry. Students take five three-credit courses and a one-credit capstone course.
While the program develops leadership and management skills through exploring issues involving sustainability, this is an excellent program for anyone interested in becoming an efficient leader by encouraging a productive workforce and reducing expenditure costs.
Program Layout and Courses
| Fall Semester |
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|---|---|---|---|
| SUS 105 | Principles of Sustainability | 3 credits | Online I |
| SUS 205 | Resource Economics | 3 credits | Online II |
| Winter Session | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS 110 | Leadership for Sustainability | 3 credits | Online |
| Spring Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS 210 | Framework for Sustainable Businesses | 3 credits | Online I |
| SUS 215 | Sustainable Project Proposal | 3 credits | Online II |
| SUS 201 | Sustainable Leadership Capstone | 1 credit | Online II |
Tuition
Tuition is subject to change. Current tuition rate is based on a $520 fee per credit, plus fees and books.
- Fall Semester: $3,120
- Winter Intersession: $599
- Spring Semester: $3,640
- Total program cost: $7,359
Job Outlook
According to a 2014 study, sustainability careers are increasing as business leaders are aligning sustainability with their business goals, mission or values. Overall sustainability, careers are up 30% from 2012.
The certification is designed to be a differentiating credential providing students with the knowledge to support sustainable practices in any industry. The certificate also prepares students to take the International Society of Sustainability Professional’s Sustainability Associate Test (ISSP-SA) which is an internationally recognized credential.
Admissions Requirements
Students must have a high school diploma or GED. For students interested in taking a single course, acceptance will be based on a selective admissions process, if seats are available.
