Online Business Sustainability Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course develops the advanced knowledge, understanding and skills needed for progressing the environmental sustainability agenda in an organisational and business context.

Study part-time alongside work or other commitments to gain a PgC in 9 months.

Internet based study.

Interaction with tutors and other learners over the web.

Access to on-line electronic journals and your local University library.

Accreditation with IEMA - become an Associate Member (AIEMA)

Entry Requirements

The course is suitable for students with a range of backgrounds and motivations.

For recent graduates it provides a focussed programme of work for moving into environment related posts in the private sector. It can also support public sector employment where the principles and techniques of environmental evaluation and management need to be applied. For such specific areas of work where competition is intense, a postgraduate qualification is increasingly seen as essential. Studying part-time whilst in paid employment provides an excellent way of developing your skills and career opportunities.

For graduates who have been working for a number of years or are well into a career path, the course provides a way of developing your profile and expertise in your current job, or building towards a change of career direction. This is particularly the case for employees in-post who have acquired responsibility for environmental concerns within a business or organisation and need training and a formal qualification to back this up. By studying part-time via distance learning you are able to achieve these goals without pulling out of your existing source of employment.

Studying individual modules can also contribute to a programme of continuing professional development for environmental professionals building up, if so wished, to a certificate, diploma, or MSc qualification. The full MSc programme can also provide the basis for further research at doctoral level.

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Awareness of environmental impact is increasingly important in today's most engaging, high-profile careers. With an MBA in Sustainability Management, you can be prepared to initiate and manage successful, green-focused ventures that reflect all areas of business and administration, including operations, economics, marketing and corporate sustainability. As one of our 19 concentrations, our MBA in Sustainability Management also allows you to customize your coursework to reflect your specific sustainability management interests and professional goals.

Our experienced faculty are industry leaders, and the sustainability management courses they teach address topics that are fundamental to this growing field, including conservation, regulation and advocacy. By earning an MBA in Sustainability Management, you can better learn how to make a positive difference in diverse business environments ... possibly even the world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have hold a bachelor's degree from a University-recognized institution.

If your undergraduate GPA is below 2.70 on a 4.0 scale, you must achieve acceptable scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Keller-administered admission test.

International applicants
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Must hold a degree recognized as equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree .

Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English-language proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following:

- Submission of a high school diploma, or post-secondary degree or higher, earned at an institution at which the language of instruction was English.

- Submission of a post-secondary transcript verifying completion of 30 semester-credit hours of baccalaureate-level courses (excluding remedial and developmental courses) with at least a C (70 percent) average from an institution at which the language of instruction was English.

- Submission of an earned Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL.

- Submission of an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

- Submission of an overall score of at least 4.5 on the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Academic-Plus exam.

Completion of either of the following, with a grade of B (80 percent) or higher, from a DeVry-approved post-secondary institution or community college:

- The equivalent of DeVry's freshman English composition course.

- Two or more baccalaureate-level English writing or composition courses.

- Documents verifying at least two years' service in the U.S. military.

- Having attained an acceptable score on a DeVry-administered English-language-proficiency exam.

Other Fees

Textbook and Materials Expense: $2,800

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Gain a deeper understanding of sustainability in the global economy through New England College’s online Master of Science in Management – Sustainability degree program. This innovative program examines the roles and responsibilities of corporations in sustainable business practices, environmental law, natural resource management and sources of renewable energy giving insight into responsible sustainability practices. Through New England College’s collaborative and experiential learning online program, you will learn theories of sustainability and best practices for implementation within organizations.

New England College’s Master of Science in Management – Sustainability degree builds your understanding and passion for creating change with sustainable business practices that while are responsible environmentally speaking, are also cost-effective within the organization.

Emerge as a leader in sustainability while developing traditional business skills including operations management, leadership, financial accounting and more.

Redefine your problem solving, critical thinking and leadership skills.

Explore the dynamics of natural resource management.

Develop an understanding in environmental law and the Clean Air Act.

Expand your knowledge of renewable energy options and operational implications.

Examine theories and strategies for creating sustainable communities.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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This program aims to provide students from a wide range of disciplines and business experiences with concepts, frameworks, research and analytical skills to enable them to operate confidently and effectively in a global environment, characterised by constant environmental change and requiring flexible and innovative responses. In the design and development of this program we canvassed industry perspectives on program design and its relevance to contemporary organisational challenges. A common theme linking units in the degree is that of business sustainability in a globalised environment.

The degree consists of units from business and other disciplines. These units are grouped into four key areas supporting sustainable commercial and business development:

Commercial accountability in a global environment

Economic drivers and consequences in a global knowledge economy

Managing people in constant change environments with a sensitivity to social and psychological implications of change and through innovative organisational design, systems and learning cultures

Integrative approaches for leveraging from information and communication technologies (ICTs)

Entry Requirements

The standard entry into the Masters of Commerce L7201 is a Graduate Certificate of Commerce or equivalent program equal to 50 credit points at AQF level 8 from a recognised institution. The standard entry into the Graduate Diploma of Commerce L6201 is a Graduate Certificate of Commerce or equivalent program equal to 50 credit points at AQF level 8 from a recognised institution. The standard entry into the Graduate Certificate of Commerce L5201 requires: i. An undergraduate qualification from a recognised institution; or ii. Significant relevant work experience (normally at least four years).

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The course is designed for those who want to progress their career into agricultural management. There are four Majors: (1) Crop Production; (2) Livestock Production; (3) Production Horticulture; and (4) Poultry Production.

The course covers the latest technology and production techniques for your industry. You will complete vocational units to develop practical skills in farm management, while deepening your understanding of the science and technology of modern agriculture through the UNE units.

By completing this degree you will be able to apply your technical knowledge and business management skills to improve the sustainability, productivity and profitability of farming systems.

You will need access to a farm enterprise for your selected Major on which to base projects and reports throughout the course. All units are supported by online study guides and you can complete the degree part-time while you work in agriculture.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(1) hold the Associate Degree in Agrifood Systems from UNE; OR

(2) Academic entry requirement

(a) hold the Higher School Certificate with the minimum ATAR (72.55) for UNE entry; or

(b) hold a VET Certificate IV or higher qualification in any field; or

(c) achieve the required minimum skills profile against the Australian Core Skills Framework.

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(3) Industry experience requirement

(a) hold a VET Certificate III or higher qualification in Agriculture; or

(b) provide written documentation of at least one year's relevant industry experience in agricultural production.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

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