Online Business Sustainability Degree :: Accredited Universities

This MSc is designed to receive graduates from a range of backgrounds (engineering, business, architecture, environmental and social sciences) and draw them into an understanding of the full breadth of human sustainability with energy as the core theme.

Energy systems have much wider implications than just how far we can drive or whether the lights stay on; energy is a fundamental component of our water and food resources too. This course allows you to reinforce your knowledge and understanding of sustainability within your own field of expertise, before inviting you to leave your comfort zone and engage with aspects which will be new to you.

For example, engineers may want to examine behavioural issues, environmentalists perhaps need to understand business drivers and architects need to assess how residents may interact with their structures. The course is designed in such a way that you can select modules of interest for CPD purposes, or accumulate towards an exit award, e.g. PgCert, PgDip or MSc.

You will be able to select from a broad range of modules including: Corporate social responsibility, risk, urban environment, social regeneration, economic contexts, energy security & conflict, strategy, renewable energy (issues, technologies & resources), building design & improvement, life-cycle analysis, energy systems, food, water, travel transport, environmental impact and CO2 management.

Robert Gordon University has long-established strengths in the areas of engineering, business, social sciences and architecture, with a substantial collective staff experience in sustainable practices, corporate social responsibility and other related fields.

The University is a major provider of personalised Open and Distance Learning education to thousands of professionals around the world. This course builds on the recognised strengths of established courses across the School of Engineering, Aberdeen Business School, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and the Built Environment and the School of Applied Social Studies, all of whom are committed to high quality postgraduate development.

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for those who hold an honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline at 2:2 or above. However, we treat each applicant individually – if you have appropriate experience and the academic potential then we will interview you for a place.

English Language Requirements
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All international students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either

IELTS Academic Test 6.5 overall* (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum score of Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20 and Writing 24)

Pearson PTE Academic 61 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component)

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Energy and Sustainability Policy can prepare you for success in energy careers related to foreign and domestic policy analysis, legislative or regulatory affairs, sales engineering and post-sales account management, permitting and compliance, purchasing, and public relations in energy-related government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, public utilities, regulatory bodies, energy trade organizations, and businesses. You can gain the knowledge and skills you need to gather, analyze, synthesize, and communicate diverse information about emerging global trends in energy policy, technologies, and economics.

Why an Energy and Sustainability Degree Online at Penn State?

Innovative Course Work — This degree was designed by an advisory board of energy industry experts and Penn State faculty. Enhance your research and communication skills and foreign language and international competencies with our instructor-led online classes and internship and/or field experiences.

The energy and sustainability policy curriculum was designed to help you achieve five overarching educational objectives:

energy industry knowledge
a sustainability ethic
analytical skills
communication skills
global perspective

Entry Requirements

The energy and sustainability policy bachelor's program is designed for persons who have:

- an interest in energy security, sustainability management, foreign and domestic energy policies, or other fields related to energy and sustainability

- been working in a relevant energy- or sustainability-focused career and want to complete a degree to advance in their current position or seek out a new career opportunity

- earned an associate degree in a related field or have completed the first two years of a bachelor's degree (not required)

International applicants
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International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.
The scores must be less than two years old. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years old (code #2660);

IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test

SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading section (code #2660);

ACT score of 24 or higher on the English section (code #3656);

IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam,
IB score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (SL/HL) exam.

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The Professional Science Master's degree (PSM) in Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resource Management is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit sectors, and focuses on sustainability science as it applies to natural resources and the environment.

The Professional Science Master's degree combines graduate study in science with training in management, teamwork, financial understanding, marketing concepts and communication skills necessary for a successful professional career.

The curriculum consists of two program tracks and the degree can be earned in one of two departments, one in the College of Arts & Sciences and the other in the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources:

Track #1: ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Department of Biological Sciences , College of Arts & Sciences

Track #2: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Department of Natural Resources Management, College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources

Entry Requirements

Individuals with a baccalaureate degree or working professionals who have a background in math, science, or engineering sufficient to enroll in graduate courses in the PSM program are encouraged to apply.

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The program prepares students to manage and lead enterprises that create value for stakeholders in a dynamic, global business environment. The Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in International Business provides the tools necessary to understand the cultural dimensions of global leadership and how functions such as accounting, finance, and human resources affect international business strategies.

With a unique focus on sustainability and innovation, Brandman University faculty members draw on industry experience and the latest academic research to help students integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility into decision making. Available fully online or on campus with online components, the MBA is designed for those who want a high quality education with built-in flexibility. Students may customize their program through the selection of electives.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Business Functions/Processes: Analyze and evaluate business functions and processes.

Strategic Planning: Evaluate and formulate effective domestic and global business strategies.

Sustainability/Ethics: Integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability in decision-making.

Leadership: Identify, evaluate, communicate and implement effective leadership of a diverse workforce.

Innovation: Research, design and apply the innovation process from creativity to solution design and implementation.

Entry Requirements

All graduate admissions options listed below require an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Option One
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A 3.0 grade point average (GPA) calculated over the most recent 30 graded semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Option Two
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A GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 calculated over the most recent graded 30 semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution. A satisfactory score on an accepted graduate admissions exam is required.

- Graduate Record Exam (GRE): achieve the required minimum scores on two out of three of the subsections of the GRE. (Minimum score for Quantitative: 141, minimum score for Verbal: 150, minimum score for Analytic Writing: 4.5)

- Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 400.

- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): fulfill the formula GMAT + (GPA X 200) > 1000.

Option Three
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An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

Option Four
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Submission of a portfolio of evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies. The portfolio will contain: writing samples that show graduate level communications and analytical skills; a detailed resume showing professional development and achievements; awards; professional recognition; letters of reference from persons who can attest to the applicant’s ability to do graduate level work; and a letter of explanation detailing the reasons the student believes he or she is a good candidate for graduate study in the field of Organizational Leadership.

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Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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Discover how to help global businesses adopt, implement and manage eco-friendly practices with an International Sustainability/Environmental Compliance MBA degree from Southern New Hampshire University. Designed for those with an interest in business and the environment, the International Sustainability/Environmental Compliance MBA degree program combines a strong foundation in business best practices with a current assessment of environmental rules, regulations and issues that companies must address. Taught by business experts and environmental advocates, this unique International MBA online degree program bridges the gap between profitable, practicable business solutions and important environmental challenges.

In addition to the focused study of sustainability and environmental compliance, the International MBA in Sustainability/Environmental Compliance promotes a thorough understanding of how business is conducted globally. This includes an examination of how external factors such as politics, international law, economic policies, regulatory systems and cultural beliefs influence decision making and how to direct and manage multinational business operations effectively despite these differences.

Learn how to:

- Understand how energy requirements affect society and the environment.

- Convey the practicality of addressing environmental issues as a more efficient way to do business.

- Critically examine energy-related issues and the ecological consequences of a given situation.

- Present accurate and cogent arguments that provide a diversity of perspectives.

- Make recommendations for regulatory responses and actions.

- Recognize the role that sustainability and environmental compliance play in community building, social engagement, civic participation and political activism.

- Apply knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues to affect positive change within an organization, a community and society at large.

- Understand the impact of international economic, social and political relationships on corporations.

- Develop relationships within international markets and improve international competitiveness.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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