The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management is an online interdisciplinary sustainable management bachelor's degree program. A joint effort between the

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and four of the

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campuses, UW–Parkside, UW–River Falls, UW–Stout, and UW–Superior, the program began enrolling students for the fall 2009 semester.

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, and is accredited by the

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. 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. UW–Extension also worked with the

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and other government agencies, along with faculty from the four UW campuses, to build the curriculum.University of Wisconsin Sustainable Managemen
"Sustainable Management Degree FAQ's"
Fact Sheet. Retrieved June 2010.

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

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. To meet all intended learning outcomes of the program, students must demonstrate the following:

Technical Competencies

*Carbon trading and

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s *Climate change and global warming implications on businesses and societies *Water policy and water science *Logistics and transportation of raw materials *Supply chain *The mechanics of energy generation, energy infrastructure, energy management, energy policy, and energy purchasing *Sustainable marketing, communications, and public affairs with a focus on triple bottom line practices

General Competencies

*World geography *Cultural understanding *Political awareness *Geopolitical dynamics *Global gender issues *Opportunity analysis

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.University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management (June 201
"University of Wisconsin- Extension Creates Certificates in Sustainable Management"
Press release. April 28, 2010.

References

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