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Sustainable Business Practices Certificate

“Green” is now in modern business, as industry leaders look for new and improved ways to implement sustainable strategies into their day-to-day operations and plans. This creates a need for educated professionals to steer them in the direction of sustainable practices that make sense for their business model and goals. This certificate program provides an overview of environmental sustainability concepts and how to apply them in a business context. Learn the core principles behind environmental sustainability; explore the “business case” for sustainability; learn strategies for measuring sustainable practices. You will also complete a sustainability assessment of an organization and recommend strategies for improving programs and operations.

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Certificate Course Matrix
Course Title Course Number Units FA WI SP SU
Required Courses
Introduction to Sustainability
BUSA-40729
3
L, OLL, OL, O
Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategies
BUSA-40746
2
LOLL, O
Environmental Economics: Evaluating the Impact of Sustainable Practices
BUSA-40692
3
L, OLOL
Environmental Sustainability Assessment Practicum
BUSA-40737
3
XXXX
Elective Courses (Complete at least 3 units.)
Carbon Trading Accounting
BUSA-40755
1
O O 
Corporate Social Responsibility
BUSA-40733
2
  L 
Energy Management Solutions
BUSA-40708
3
  M 
Environmental Planning and Sustainable Development Practices
BUSA-40725
3
 L L
Fundamentals of Clean Technology
BUSA-40768
2
Schedule Varies
Green Marketing & Positioning
BUSA-40757
3
L   
The Green Supply Chain
BUSA-40742
3
   L
Leading for Corporate Social Responsibility
BUSA-40744
1
X   
Planning and Policies for Sustainable Development
BUSA-40753
3
O LO
Recycling, Water and Waste Management
BUSA-40677
3
L   
Renewable Energy Resources
BUSA-40724
3
OL L
Sustainable Facility Design & Space Planning
BUSA-40706
3
L L 
Sustainable & Environmental Management Reporting
BUSA-40726
3
 M L
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online R=Rancho Bernardo S=Sorrento Mesa X=Location TBA
Certificate Programs

To Register in the Certificate Program

Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to register in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Certificate Section ID: 073965 Register Now!
Application Fee: $35
Contact: Business & Professional Programs, (858) 882-8020
E-mail: jmbond@ucsd.edu

Certificate Guidelines

The program includes 4 required courses (11 units) and 3 units of electives, and may be completed in one academic year.

Advisors

Scott Anders
Director, Energy Policy Initiative Center
University of San Diego School of Law

Michael Anderson, Ph.D.
Consultant & Project Manager
Global Warming Science Ltd.

Charles Angyal
Director of Sustainability
Kema Services, Inc.

Michael J. Capone, MBA, MBE
E.V.P., Sales & Marketing, Advisor
Coporate Enhancement Group

Jacques Chirazi
Cleantech Program Manager
City Planning & Community Investment Department

Andrea L. Cook, Ph.D.
Program Manager - Climate Change
California Center for Sustainable Energy

John Dilliott
Campus Energy Manager
UC San Diego

Darrel W. Gentry, AICP
Principal Planner
DWG Consulting

Ben Gilbert, P.E., LEED AP
X-nth Earth

Robert Gilleskie, P.E., CEM
Principal Resource Efficiency Manager
Tetra Tech

John Grosskopf, P.E., BCEE
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability
TRC

Roz Guthrie, CFM
Director, Corporate Facilities
Jack-in-the-Box, Inc.

Jennifer L. Kraus, MPH, Ph.D
President
Global Environmental Consulting Company

Bob Leiter, AICP
Director of Land Use & Transportation Planning
San Diego Association of Governments

Mark Loukaides
U.S. Green Building Council

Robert Quisenberry
Base Architect
Naval Base Point Loma

Lisa Robock Schaffer, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Environment & Sustainability Initiative
UC San Diego

Margaret M. Souder
Sustainability Coordinator
UC San Diego