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Accredited Degree Programs in Sustainable Management PROGRAM GUIDE TABLE OF CON

Accredited Degree Programs in Sustainable Management PROGRAM GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT_ _________________________ 4 Understanding Sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line . ....................................................... 4 What is UW-Extension . .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES_ _______________________________ 7 Accredited Degree Programs . ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Program Outcomes . ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Faculty ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Tuition and Fees . ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Business Partnerships . ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 BACHELOR’S AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS_ __________________13 Curriculum and Courses . ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Course Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Prerequisites . ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Transferring Credits . ................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 MASTER’S DEGREE_________________________________________ 22 Curriculum and Courses . ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 GETTING STARTED_ ________________________________________ 27 Earning Your College Degree in Sustainable Management . ................................................. 27 Admission and Application ........................................................................................................................................................... 27 Registration ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28 Course Schedule . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Textbooks . ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Scholarships . ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29 FAQs . ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 LEARNING ONLINE_________________________________________ 37 Online Learning FAQs . .............................................................................................................................................................................. 37 Tech Requirements and Support . ........................................................................................................................................ 39 CONTACT US ______________________________________________ 41 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT ABOUT THE DEGREE 4 ABOUT SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT Understanding Sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line It’s no secret our world and business environments are always changing. More than ever, sustainability is key to giving you a competitive edge in today’s economy—financially, environmentally, and socially. For this reason, the University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management programs are thoughtfully designed with input from 21st-century businesses across the United States. Curriculum is hands-on. Real-world problems are faced head-on. And you learn to develop triple–bottom–line businesses that balance profitability with the needs of the environment and the wider communities in which we live. What Is Sustainability? Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. —World Commission on the Environment and Development True sustainability requires finding balance among four main objectives: • Social progress that takes into account the needs of everyone • Protection of the natural environment • Careful and considered use of natural resources • Steady and increasing levels of economic growth and employment Already, businesses in Wisconsin and the United States must pay attention to their use of natural resources and the way in which they impact human welfare. Concerns may include escalating energy costs, fresh water supplies, global climate change, or all of the above as they factor into the triple bottom line. Triple Bottom Line Key to sustainability, the concept of the triple bottom line means that business success is no longer defined only by monetary gain but also by the impact an organization’s activities have on society as a whole. Movement toward corporate concern for the “triple bottom line”—financial, social, and environmental performance—requires radical change throughout the corporation. It is not “either/or.” The new paradigm is “and also.” A sustainable business excels on the tradition- al scorecard of return on financial assets and shareholder and customer value creation. It also embraces community and stakeholder success. It holds its natural and cultural envi- ronments to be as precious as its technological portfolio and its employees’ skills. —Charles Holliday, Stephan Schmidheiny, and Philip Watts, Walking the Talk: The Business Case for Sustainable Development New Scholarship Opportunities Available! Save some green! Let us help you pay for your UW Sustainable Management tuition with scholarships designed especially for new and continuing students in our bachelor’s degree completion program. See page 29. 5 Triple bottom line demands that a company’s responsibility be to stakeholders rather than shareholders. Stakeholders include anyone who might be affected by a company or industry’s practices, from workers to surrounding communities and beyond. It involves consideration of: • Vibrant communities (People): An organization has a responsibility to its employees and to the wider communities in which it works. A triple–bottom–line company understands how its practices affect the corporation, its workers, and wider stakeholders, and it works to promote all of their best interests. • A healthy environment (Planet): Without question, committing to sustainable environmental practices is good business. Corporations can save money and reduce their environmental footprints by reducing waste, conserving energy, and maintaining environmentally safe manufacturing processes. • Strong profitability (Profit): Clearly, making money is essential to business success. A triple– bottom–line company, however, recognizes that its own sustainability rests on its ability to work harmoniously in its social and environmental settings. For this reason, the costs of pollution, worker displacement, and other factors are included in profit calculations. You can help lead the way. Learn more about UW Sustainable Management degrees and certificates. What is UW-Extension? The University of Wisconsin-Extension provides statewide leadership that makes it easy for more adult students to earn a world-class UW education. Whether you are a returning student looking for a credit program, a working professional seeking a noncredit course, an individual interested in professional or personal enrichment, or a company interested in updating your training program, we can help you achieve your goals. Continuing education and training programs are offered throughout the state by all 26 University of Wisconsin campuses. Together with the UW campuses, UW-Extension’s Division of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning serves more than 200,000 lifelong learners each year, from all 72 Wisconsin counties, all 50 states, and 104 countries. SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES 7 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES The University of Wisconsin online Sustainable Management degree programs offer online bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as online certificates, that are designed to provide you with a robust educational experience led by world-class faculty while still making it easy to balance family, work, and other life commitments. If you have a passion for doing good in and beyond business, consider one of the following online Sustainable Management degree options: Bachelor’s Degree The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management empowers students who have completed their first two years of general education credits to complete their bachelor’s degree. With a strong focus on the intersections between people, planet, and profit, students can expect a curriculum designed to provide a sturdy platform on which to make changes in a current workplace environment or to help secure a position in a company interested in becoming more sustainable. Recommended for students who have a liberal arts associate degree or previously accumulated college credits. Certificates The two Sustainable Management certificate programs consist of course sets from the bachelor’s degree program. These certificates are geared toward students who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to broaden their knowledge in the science or business areas of sustainability. Students who are looking for a career change or the opportunity to increase their knowledge base might utilize these certificates as an additional credential. Some students have also taken certificate courses to prepare for the master’s program. Recommended for students who do not need a bachelor’s degree, but are not ready or are unable to pursue the master’s degree. Master’s Degree The master’s degree is an excellent opportunity for students to earn a graduate degree while continuing to work and maintain other commitments. Admission requires a bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA. This degree is designed for students who have an interest in sustainability or environmental issues and seek to strengthen and further develop their current knowledge. Students who graduate with a Master of Sustainable Management degree can expect to have a strong foundation for leading change in their current organization or a strong foundation for finding a new career that requires these systems-think- ing skills. Recommended for students who have a bachelor’s degree and are willing to pursue the full 34 credits required by the master’s program. 8 Accredited Degree Programs The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management and the Master of Science in Sustainable Manage- ment are fully accredited degree programs. These programs are approved by the University of Wiscon- sin Board of Regents and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Program Outcomes Employers today want people with the skills and desire to meet the growing business challenges of balancing people, planet, and profit. With this in mind, the University of Wisconsin’s Sustainable Management programs are designed to equip you with the management skills and problem-solving knowledge to navigate our new economy and lead sustainable business practices and initiatives. What Are the Program Outcomes? The program outcomes are specific areas of content knowledge that must be mastered to earn your degree and succeed in your career ias a sustainable leader. Depending on whether you are seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree, these outcomes will vary based on the skills you will need to do well at each level. Upon completion of your bachelor’s degree, you will understand: • The similarities and differences among world cultures, religions, and economic forces—and how to apply this cultural understanding to real-life business issues • How to navigate political landscapes at various levels (local, state, national, international), and how individuals can engage and impact political processes • How global political issues work, the components of international politics, and the connections among politics, the environment, economics, and human welfare • How gender uploads/Management/ accredited-degree-programs-in-sustainable-management-program-guide.pdf