Program Overview for Sustainable Business Leadership |
ETP eligible | yes |
School | Whatcom Community College |
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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 |
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Offered evenings/weekends | no |
Offered online | no |
Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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