Sustainable Management Diploma

• Andrew E. Honeycutt, DBA Dean of the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business Andrew E. Honeycutt, DBA, Dean of the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business, is the recipient of the Doctor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Harvard University and the Masters in Business Administration degree in Organizational Behavior from Boston University. Dr. Honeycutt has served as... Read More...
• William Hartley Ph.D. Anaheim University President
  Professor: Strategic Planning & Management / Marketing / Green Marketing & Environmental Product Design & Recycling / Sustainable Enterprise Development & Leadership / Capstone Project in Sustainable Management Dr. Hartley's background is a combination of education, private sector work, teaching and consulting. Holding a bachelor's degree, three... Read More...
• Caryn Callahan, Ph.D. Professor: Organizational Behavior / Managerial Finance / Managerial Accounting Holding a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages in Civilizations with a specialization in Japan from Harvard University, and an MBA specializing in Finance-Accounting from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Caryn Callahan is a former Vice President and International Equity Analyst for Merrill... Read More...
• Scott Hipsher, Ph.D. Professor: Organizational Behavior Dr. Scott Hipsher's educational background is diverse, having conducted research in Cambodia to earn his Ph.D. from Capella University in the U.S., and receiving his MBA from Bangkok University in Thailand and BS from the University of Maryland Asian Division in Japan. His professional experience is also global, as he has held a number of jobs including... Read More...
• Steve Landry, Ph.D. Professor: Managerial Accounting Professor Steve Landry's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the US Military Academy at West Point, as well as MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Colorado. Dr. Landry holds the following US accounting and financial certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CFM ... Read More...
• William McPherson, Ph.D. Professor: Marketing / Human Resource Management / Organizational Behavior / Innovation & Entrepreneurship Dr. William McPherson earned his Ph.D. in Business and Marketing Education from New York University, as well as his MA in Administration & Supervision and BA in Marketing from Montclair State University. In addition to teaching at Anaheim University, Dr. McPherson has taught business... Read More...
• John Nebeck, Ph.D. Professor: Strategic Planning & Management / Organizational Behavior Dr. John Nebeck received his Ph.D. in Organizational Management from Capella University, and both his MBA in Marketing and Accounting and BS in Business Management from the University of Illinois. Dr. Nebeck's academic experience as an Associate Professor for Marketing and related management and economic courses... Read More...
• David Nye, Ph.D. Professor: Strategic Planning & Management / Human Resource Management In addition to teaching at Anaheim University, Dr. David Nye has worked as a Professor of Management at Athens State University in Athens, Alabama, with broad experience as an author, consultant, and human resources executive. Before devoting himself to teaching, he was corporate Manager of Personnel Administration... Read More...
• Patricia Ray, J.D. Professor:Global Economics / Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Ethics/ Sustainable Enterprise Development & Leadership / IT Management /Triple Bottom Line Accounting & Management Patricia Ray is an international educator and business lawyer. She received two law degrees: a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and the LLM from the... Read More...
• Barbara Son, Ph.D. Professor: Data Analysis/ IT Management / Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning and Management Professor Barbara Son has taught online courses in Data Analysis, IT Management and Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Anaheim University. Holding a Ph.D. in Urban Business Economics from Portland State University, and a Masters in Urban Affairs with a concentration in Technology,... Read More...
• John Volpe, Ph.D. Professor: Global Economics Dr. John Volpe earned his B.S. and Ph.D degrees at New York University, where he received the Founders Day Award for outstanding academic achievement. He is Interim Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Trinity University in Washington, D.C., and a member of the faculties of both John Hopkins and George Washington Universities. He is also a Principal... Read More...
• John Wang, Ph.D. Professor: Data Analysis & IT Management In addition to serving as a professor in the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business, Dr. John Wang is a professor in the Department of Information and Decision Sciences at Montclair State University. Having received a scholarship award, he came to the USA and completed his Ph.D. in Business Administration at Temple University... Read More...
• Kwok Shum, Ph.D. Holding a Ph.D. in Management of Technology from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University, Dr. Shum’s research and teaching interests lie in new technologies, renewable energy industry and deployment, the business of renewable energy and clean technologies. Dr. Shum has taught at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology... Read More...

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About the Online Diploma in sustainable management

• Each term is 6 weeks in length, and you may enroll in new courses every 6 weeks.
• Learn to be fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible by completing 6 courses in Sustainable Management through the Anaheim University Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute

SUSTAINABILITY COURSES:

• Triple Bottom Line Accountability & Mgmt
• Green Marketing & Environmental Product Design/Recycling
• Corporate Social Responsibility & Ethics
• Sustainable Enterprise Development & Leadership
• Capstone Project in Sustainable Management I
• Capstone Project in Sustainable Management II

• During each 6-week term you will be evaluated on your participation in the daily online discussion forum, two 60 minute real-time online classes, an Internet Research Assignment, a team project, and a final individual project. Four courses will also include a proctored exam.

• Through the Online Discussion Forum, discuss questions regarding your readings with your professor and fellow students around the world

• At the end of the 1st and 4th weeks, join the two 60-minute real-time webcam classes

• Develop valuable teamwork skills through a collaborative team project

• Discussion questions and assignments can be tailored to your personal project or work situation

• What you learn today can be used in your job tomorrow

Upon completion of the Diploma in Sustainable Management program, students will be able to:

• Conduct a detailed literature review in sustainability using relevant bibliographical resources from print and online resources;
• Explain current conceptual and theoretical trends, issues and concerns in the field of sustainability;
• Describe current research issues and concerns in the field of sustainability;
• Discuss significant research findings in the field of sustainability;
• Master analytical tools for decision making in a complex business world of issues and problems pertaining to sustainability;
• Discuss with an in-depth understanding the functional fields of business and their interrelationships incomplex organizations as they deal with issues of sustainability;
• Identify the skills of leadership, teamwork and supervision necessary to move organizations into a decision-making framework necessary to deal with organizations impact on a variety of ecosystems;
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills necessary to convey the importance of sustainability to various stakeholders;
• Use technology as a tool in the effective management of organizational resources;
• Use applied quantitative and behavioral tools of business analysis and decision-making to understandan organization s impact on a variety of ecosystems;
• Describe the ethical considerations in decision-making within the business world as they pertain to thenecessity of developing sustainable operations;
• Devise and implement appropriate strategies for their own ongoing professional development in the fieldof sustainable management.

Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute

The AU Online Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management is comprised of 4 intensive 6-week courses, followed by an individualized capstone project that is completed over two 6-week terms. The program can be completed in 9 months entirely online from anywhere in the world.

BUS 535	Triple Bottom Line Accountability & Management	4 units
BUS 545	Green Marketing & Environmental Product Design / Recycling	4 units
BUS 555	Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Ethics	4 units
BUS 565	Sustainable Enterprise Development & Leadership	4 units
BUS 600	Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	4 units
BUS 610	Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	4 units

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Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management
Course Schedule 2012

Real-time online classes are 90 minutes; the first hour is professor-led discussion and the last 30 minutes are student-led discussion. All times are California/Pacific Time.

Term	Term Dates	Courses Offered	Online Class Schedule	Online Class Dates
1	01/09/12- 02/19/12	BUS 565 Sustainable Enterprise Development and Leadership BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:00-7:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm	January 13 and February 3
2	02/20/12 - 04/01/12	BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm*	February 24 and March 16 *March 2 and March 23
3	04/02/12 - 05/13/12	BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm	April 6 and April 27
4	05/14/12- 06/24/12	BUS 555 CSR and Ethics BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:00-7:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm	May 18 and June 8
5	06/25/12 - 08/05/12	BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm	June 29 and July 20
6	08/06/12- 09/16/12	BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm	August 10 and August 31
7	09/17/12 - 10/28/12	BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm	Sept. 21 and Oct. 12
8	10/29/12- 12/09/12	BUS 600 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management BUS 610 Capstone Project in Sustainable Management	6:30-8:00 pm 5:00-6:30 pm	November 2 and November 23

NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. All class times are based on California time (PST).

Application and Registration Fees
Application Fee (Non-refundable after 5 days)	$ 75
Registration Fee (Non-refundable after 5 days)	$ 100
Per Course Fees
Tuition Fee ($375 per credit x four credits)	$1,500 / course taken
Records Fee	$ 200 / term
Per Course Fee Total:	$1,700
Additional Fees
Transfer Credit Fee	$ 125 / credit
Original Transcript	No cost
Each Additional Transcript Copy	$ 25
End of Program Fees
Graduation Fee	$ 300
Diploma	No cost
Replacement Diploma	$ 100 (optional)
Diploma Program Total
Diploma Program Total	$10,675

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