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Anaheim University- MBA in Sustainable Management
Located in Anaheim, California and Tokyo, Anaheim University offers an online MBA in Sustainable Management. Focused on leadership, social responsibility and sustainable practices, this online ‘Green MBA’ allows graduates to succeed in a fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible way.
Antioch University- MBA in Organizational and Environmental Sustainability
Located in Keene, New Hampshire, Antioch University offers a MBA in Organizational and Environmental Sustainability. "The Master’s in Business Administration in Organizational and Environmental Sustainability— the Green MBA —reflects Antioch New England’s progressive approach to education and a commitment to empowering leaders who effect positive change."
Aquinas College- Master of Sustainable Business
The Master of Sustainable Business degree at Aquinas College is quite unique, challenging and prepares graduates to take a leadership role inside a variety of organizations that commit to the movement. The Master of Sustainable Business Program courses are offered in an eight-week evening format during the fall, winter, and summer semesters. Aquinas College also offers a Master of Management Degree with a concentration in Sustainable Business.
Arizona State University- School of Sustainability
Arizona State University's innovative Sustainability program was launched in 2006. In addition to a Bachelor and a certificate program, ASU offers a Master of Science and a Master of Arts in Sustainability. "The graduate programs train students for academic, research, and professional roles. Graduates will be able to understand the dynamics of coupled social and environmental systems and will be able to organize collaborative teams to conduct research and provide adaptive solutions to specific sustainability problems."
The Institute is located on Bainbridge Island in Washington and it offers an MBA and Certificate in Sustainable Business.
Brandeis University- MBA in Socially Responsible Business
Brandeis University (Waltham, Massachusetts) offers a Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development, a M.B.A with a Concentration in Sustainable Development, and a Master of Science in International Health Policy and Management. The MBA is a 15-month program, while the M.A. includes a Year-in-Residence studying with senior researchers and development practitioners, followed by a year long field project, internship, or advanced study.
Colorado State University- Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise Program
Colorado State University’s Graduate Degree in Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise provides business skills, the experience, the network and the attitude necessary to build and manage sustainable enterprises.
Columbia College- MFA in Interior Architecture & MFA in Architectural Studies
"Beginning in fall, 2007, Columbia College Chicago’s Masters of Fine Arts programs in Architectural Studies and Interior Architecture will be focused on sustainable design, making Columbia among the first schools in the nation to ground its academic architectural design training in sustainable practice."
Dominican University of California- Green MBA program
Dominican University of California is located in the San Francisco Bay area and offers an onsite Green MBA program. Graduates receive a Master of Business Administration Degree in Sustainable Enterprise. Students can choose between a two-year full-time or three-year part-time structure. "Dominican University of California’s MBA in Sustainable Enterprise is an engaging learning community where people with strong environmental and social values develop effective leadership capacities to advance economically successful, ecologically restorative, and socially just initiatives in any type of organization."
Duquesne University- MBA in Sustainability
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Duquesne University offers a MBA in sustainability. "This MBA program is designed for a new generation of leaders who want to enhance organizational competitiveness and profitability while being socially and environmentally responsible. The innovative daytime program features a challenging, internationally-accredited curriculumand practical application of cutting-edge models in real management situations."
Goddard College, a small liberal arts college in rural Vermont, offers a Master of Arts in Socially Responsible Business and Sustainable Communities (MA SRBSC). "The program will be offered in two formats: a two year full-time 48 credit master’s degree program and a one year full-time 24 credit certificate of graduate study program. Both formats will be delivered using Goddard College’s intensive residency graduate education model." Three areas of focus are available, including Socially Responsible Business, Social Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Communities.
"Green Mountain offers an accredited M.B.A. that emphasizes sustainable business practices. Students learn how to achieve their economic objectives while addressing the needs of employees, their community and other stakeholders. Our program reflects the growing trend among successful companies to focus on the triple bottom line, seeking competitive advantages through practices that are socially responsible and environmentally sound."
Indiana University- Graduate concentration in sustainable development
"Students in the Master of Public Affairs degree program at the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs can now pursue an academic concentration in sustainable development. The option is available to students in the MPA program at IU Bloomington. SPEA faculty members believe it is the first sustainable development concentration offered by a university public affairs program."
Iowa State University offers master and doctoral degrees in Sustainable Agriculture. "The intent of the Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture (GPSA) is to develop student competence and expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of sustainable agricultural systems."
Presidio World College offers an MBA with a concentration in Sustainable Management. Throughout the two-year, 60 credit hour curriculum, students increasingly move from engaging with who they are as individuals to who they are as cultural beings.
Since 1990, SRU has offered a 37-credit hour interdisciplinary Master of Science in Sustainable Systems (MS3) degree. The core curriculum requires courses in sustainability theory, ecology, research, and an internship. The program also provides tracks for sustainable agriculture, sustainable architecture, resource management, and systems.
Stanford offers a two-year, full-time, residential day MBA program with a variety of sustainable business concepts integrated into the curriculum. In October 2005, Stanford's MBA program was rated the best for sustainable business education by "Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2005".
University of Malta- M.Sc. in Sustainable Environment Resources Management
"The M.Sc. in Sustainable Environment Resources Management will enable participants to apply technical knowledge to address complex natural and anthropogenic problems that impact a broad range of environmental issues, with a multi-disciplinary, systems approach. The programme will motivate participants to develop an international perspective that is culturally balanced addressing, in particular, environmental issues and case-studies that are relevant to the Euro-Mediterranean region."
University of Michigan- Engineering Sustainable Systems
Launched in the fall of 2007, the Engineering Sustainable Systems dual degree confers a master of science (M.S.) degree from the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) and a master of science in engineering (M.S.E.) from the College of Engineering (CoE). Global climate change, energy security, ecological degradation, environmental threats to human health and resource scarcity are critical sustainability challenges for the 21st century. Sustainability is based upon the ability to meet societal needs within the context of economical and ecological constraints. This dual degree provides the tools necessary to help meet those needs.
University of Michigan- M.S. in Natural Resources and Environment
The University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment offers a M.S. in Natural Resources and Environment. The hallmark of the master’s program is its interdisciplinary focus. This focus can be extended even further through the pursuit of a dual degree. A popular option is the three-year M.S./MBA program, administered by the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise, a partnership between Natural Resources and Environment and the Ross School of Business.
University of North Carolina (UNC)
UNC offers an MBA with a concentration in Sustainable Enterprise. Courses cover diverse topics ranging from technology and innovation for sustainable enterprise to nonprofit management, workplace diversity, and labor issues.
University of Wisconsin- Madison- M.S. in conservation biology and sustainable development
Understanding the complex interactions between natural ecosystems and human societies is essential for ecologically sustainable development, which meets the growing needs of humanity while protecting the integrity of nature. The Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development Program promotes this kind of understanding. Its unique interdisciplinary curriculum combines studies of the nature and value of biological diversity with studies of the economic and social dimensions of development.
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