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Certificate of Graduate Study in Sustainable Enterprise

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Sustainable Enterprise is a graduate-level program that requires 15 credits, covering the field of Sustainable Enterprise. The program is entirely online and can be completed in one year.

Program Overview

The program is designed to develop business knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues that impact business practices across organizational divisions. It aims to progress students' understanding of how enterprises stay competitive by incorporating triple bottom line concepts into their business strategy.

Curriculum

The curriculum uses core curriculum from UVM's #1 ranked Sustainable Innovation MBA program and is designed to:

• Develop business knowledge as students learn how sustainability issues impact business practices
• Progress understanding of how enterprises stay competitive by incorporating triple bottom line concepts
• Deliver courses that fully integrate sustainability issues, similar to the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA)

Required Courses

• BUS 6990 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 6451 Sustainable Family Enterprise II The Next Practices
• BUS 6880 Finance for Sustainable Enterprise

Schedule of Courses

Fall Courses

• BUS 6670 Accounting
• BUS 6700- Green Operations
• BUS 6450 Family Enterprise I

Spring Courses

• BUS 6550 Marketing
• BUS 6451 Family Enterprise II
• BUS 6990 Leading Sustainable Enterprise

Summer Courses

• BUS 6420 New Business Models

Outcomes

The program aims to achieve the following outcomes:

• Awareness of sustainable enterprise practices
• Understanding of essential elements of core business principles
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse team environment

Program Format

The program is offered online, with full-time and part-time options available. Students can start the program in the fall, spring, or summer.