University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management

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University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management
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TypePublic
EstablishedSeptember 2009
Dean David Schejbal
Location
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Campusonline
Website sustain.wisconsin.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management is an online interdisciplinary sustainable management bachelor's degree program. A joint effort between the University of Wisconsin–Extension and four of the University of Wisconsin campuses, UW–Parkside, UW–River Falls, UW–Stout, and UW–Superior, the program began enrolling students for the fall 2009 semester. [1]

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About

The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management is a fully accredited bachelor's degree completion program. The program was approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, [2] and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. [3] The curriculum was developed in cooperation with companies that are leading the way in sustainability, including Johnson Controls, Ford Motor Company, Eastman Kodak, Quad Graphics, FedEx, SC Johnson, Kohl's Department Stores, Veolia Environmental Services, and Modine Manufacturing. [4] UW–Extension also worked with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and other government agencies, along with faculty from the four UW campuses, to build the curriculum. [5]

Competencies

The program's goal is for students to gain an understanding of how business systems, natural systems, and social systems intersect.

The competencies for the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management degree were developed with help from corporate leaders interested in sustainability and the triple bottom line. [6] To meet all intended learning outcomes of the program, students must demonstrate the following: [5]

Technical Competencies

General Competencies

Certificates

The program also offers two certificates. The 15-credit Sustainable Enterprise Management certificate is available through UW–Parkside, UW–Stout, and UW–Superior. The 12-credit Sustainable Management Science certificate is available through UW–Parkside, UW–River Falls, UW–Stout, and UW–Superior. [7]

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References

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  2. Resolution 9625 University of Wisconsin Board of Regents minutes. May 8, 2009. Retrieved June 2010
  3. The Higher Learning Commission accredited institution list, Retrieved June 2010.
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