A Sustainable Education
Here are 5 programs in the Bay Area that offer information, classes, and degrees in the field of sustainability. There are, of course, plenty more but these are some of the most dynamic, informative and well rounded programs in the field. Definitely check them out:
UC Berkeley Extension “Go Green”
These classes are ideal for basic knowledge on sustainability and how it connects with environmentalism. It also offers five separate certificate programs in various sub-fields of sustainable design, including corporate responsibility, energy, and transportation.
This is the first Sustainability focused MBA ever created. With a strong foundation of critical and systems thinking, the program teaches students the “how” and “what” of sustainability. They offers a full/part time Green MBA program as well as a Sustainable Practices Certificate, which is composed of core courses, electives, and a capstone project or internship.
Presidio is one of the more notable Sustainable MBA programs in the country, with world renown faculty and alumni. They offer two graduate-level programs in sustainable management: a master of business administration, and a master of public administration. They also have a dual degree and an executive version of their MBA. They continue to be successful with a innovative curriculum and tight knit community which will make a them a premier MBA program for years to come.
This is a great resource for anyone interested in sustainability. Not only does it offer a wide breadth of classes, but they are all FREE!! So it is definitely good to take advantage of this great site. Most of the courses are online as well so it is ideal for anyone really.
CEL helps educators communicate the concepts of sustainability to their students. The center produces invaluable teaching resources (such as DVDs, books, and lesson plans), but they also offer on-site seminars with fabulous speakers and facilitators. Anyone would greatly benefit from this instiution and its resources.
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