As we turn our focus to becoming a socially responsible university, the Valpo MBA program is now offering a post-graduate certificate in sustainability. After completing the standard MBA requirements (either immediately after completion or several years later), a student may choose to take four additional courses, eight (8) additional credits and receive the post-graduate certificate in sustainability. The four additional courses include:

• MBA 702 Managing Sustainability - 2Cr.
• MBA 703 Forces Affecting Sustainability - 2Cr.
• MBA 704 Case Studies in Sustainability - 2Cr.
• MBA 705 Fieldwork in Sustainability - 2Cr.

Admission to the program is selective and requires that the applicant meet the standard admission criteria of the College of Business Administration and the Graduate Division.  Students with a graduate degree from other universites or graduate divisions will be considered for admission following a review of their work history and graduate transcript.

Applicants should submit the Sustainability Certificate application and resume, remit a $30.00 application fee, arrange to have transcripts sent, and submit one letter of recommendation on their behalf.

New Course Descriptions

MBA 702 - Managing Sustainability
Students will study the new technologies required for innovation, as well as learning management tools like ISO 14001, GRI (Global Reporting Innitiative) and AA (Account Ability).

MBA 703 - Forces Affecting Sustainability in Business
This course focuses on the legal, legislative, and market forces affecting the required environmental standards, incentives, and profitability of sustainability practices in today's global business environment.

MBA 704 - Case Studies in Sustainability
Class will study sustainability programs initiated by companies around the world.  Course will focus on lessons learned, implementation issues, best practices, and measuring success from both an environmental and financial perspective, as well as learning how to conduct an environmental audit using GRI audit tools.

MBA 705 - Fieldwork in Sustainability
Students will participate in team field projects in sustainability. Projects include conducting a GRI audit, implementing an ISO 14001 certification, conducting sustainability workshops and identifying sustainability opportunities in the local community.