SustainableBusiness.com Newswire
05/04/2009 05:45 PM ET
News from: Fairleigh Dickinson University Institute for Sustainable Enterprise
Post-Graduate Program Arms Executives with Knowledge, Tools & Experience to Advance Sustainability in their Organizations
Madison, New Jersey, May 4, 2009 - An exciting, new, state-of-the-art, post-graduate sustainability program is being jointly offered by Fairleigh Dickinson University's (FDU) Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (ISE) and INCAE in Costa Rica, one of the world's top international schools and a leader in sustainability research and teaching.
This intensive, 5-month certificate program offers a highly-interactive design and leverages participant experience and faculty expertise. The program creates a powerful and practical, hands-on educational experience as well as a cohort-driven, sustainability-focused, executive network. Tailored for executives from corporations, consulting firms, and small businesses, the program will enable graduates to incorporate sustainability into their organizational and departmental strategies and operations for exceptional sustainability-aligned outcomes.
The program addresses state-of-the-art sustainability practice relevant to critical business areas. Topics include global issues of sustainability and competitiveness, international business and financial markets, the economy and the environment, responses to emerging markets and social-commercial alliances - plus the expanding role of non-profits, NGOs and communities in business. Additional emphasis includes leadership skills, environmental science and policy, natural resource conservation, eco-efficiency and renewable energy, operations and supply chain issues, sustainability branding and marketing, sustainability metrics, trade agreements, management across boundaries, and project negotiation.
Conducted at FDU's College at Florham, Madison, NJ, classes will be held on five weekends from September through January, with an eight-day, study-abroad experience from November 1st - 8th, 2009 at INCAE Business School in Costa Rica.
Participants will attend class in INCAE's sustainability program for management, which focuses on solving real-life case studies of company integration with sustainable development challenges. In addition, each participant will develop and execute a strategic, organizational sustainability project, working in partnership with a professional executive leadership coach who will provide an opportunity to practice new leadership and team development competencies.
According to ISE Executive Director, Joel Harmon, "After completing this powerful program, participants will be able to incorporate sustainability into their overall organizational strategy as well as the plans and operations of every department in their organization."
Jeana Wirtenberg, former corporate HR executive, added "This program offers a wonderful opportunity for personal development and career growth."
Participants will receive a certificate conferring the equivalent of a second major. Both FDU's Silberman College of Business and INCAE have earned full accreditation from AACSB International. After completing the program, ISE will sponsor special programs for graduates and other leaders in its network to exchange knowledge and experiences.
A fee of $11,600 covers all program expenses including educational materials, meals and team coaching. It includes housing, meals, ground transportation and program expenses in Costa Rica. Roundtrip airfare is to be handled by each participant personally.
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To learn more and apply, see Post-Graduate Program in Managing Sustainability at ISE (www.fdu.edu/ise) or contact:
Dan Twomey, Director,
International Partnerships, ISE,
dtwomey@fdu.edu
973-443-8802
Jeana Wirtenberg,
Senior Advisor for External Affairs, ISE
jwirtenb@fdu.edu
973-335-6299
For more information please contact:
Jeana Wirtenberg ISE
973 335 6299
jwirtenb@fdu.edu
