Education Details

Sustainable Business Leadership
Award type: Certificate of Proficiency
Whatcom Community College

Program Details  
Program Overview for Sustainable Business Leadership
ETP eligible Click for more information on Eligible Training Provider
yes
School
Whatcom Community College
Program website
Program contact
Advising & Career Services
(360) 383-3080
advise@whatcom.edu
Program description
This three-class series will provide a practical introduction to sustainability in business and leadership practices. The sustainable business leadership certificate is designed for individuals who wish to become change agents for sustainability within their respective organizations, and series assumes students are business professionals or students who have a sound business foundation. This certificate will provide graduates with the skills that managers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and employees need to implement a customized sustainability program. The topics covered will include: energy efficiency, transportation, water, zero waste, responsible purchasing, renewable energy, sustainable food, sustainable building and development, alternate sources of revenue and savings, triple bottom line accounting, leadership skills for change agents, corporate social responsibility, employee ownership, and marketing.
Financial Information
Tuition
Average $550/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, books, fees, etc.
Tuition per credit
$122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident)
Total program tuition
$1,650 (WA resident), including tuition, books, fees, etc.
Fees
$3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass)
Books and materials
$35
Supplies, tools, uniform
$25 (general academic supplies)
Program Information
Length of training
9 Months (part-time)
Award type
Certificate of Proficiency
Credits
9
Locations offered
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Public transportation service: Whatcom Transportation Authority

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Offered evenings/weekends
no
Offered onlineno
Certification/license required to work in this field
no
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
no
Certification/license test preparation provided
no