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Diploma in Sustainable Management

Course Schedule

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.
TermTerm DatesCourses OfferedOnline Class ScheduleOnline 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).

Tuition & Fees

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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Objectives

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

  • greenmba top02Conduct 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.

Curriculum

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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Overview

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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
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  • 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

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