| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.64 |
| Liaison | Yolanda Cieters |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Seattle University
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Phillip
Thompson Director CEJS |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students (I.e. an interdisciplinary academic program that concentrates on sustainability as an integrated concept)?:
Name of the sustainability-focused graduate-level degree program:
A brief description of the graduate-level degree program:
The MSAL program is designed around the principle of ‘leading edge.’ The curriculum is grounded in three areas of sustainability: business, human and environmental. This breadth ensures that students learn how to be systems thinkers in an increasingly complex world. Courses provide students with the most up to date theoretical perspectives that help them become the analytical thinkers and problem-solvers needed in 21st century sport administration and leadership.
MSAL courses include real-world experiences and projects that require students to observe, analyze and solve multifaceted problems and issues. Course projects include,
--Identifying consumer behavior patterns and making recommendations on how to increase consumption of the sport product
--Developing marketing plans for local sport organizations aimed at increasing brand awareness and developed from a favorable ROI
--Completing a comprehensive report on organizational practices and culture with specific initiatives for improving workplace gender inclusivity
--Developing sustainability initiatives that are grounded in data driven decisions and social responsibility
--Facilitating a 2-year strategic plan for a local sport organization
The website URL for the graduate-level degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
The website URL for the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The website URL for the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused graduate-level degree programs:
Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate:
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
This certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in Sustainability and Sustainable Business, to further their professional formation so that they can more easily take on leadership roles in their chosen professions. The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability provides the context for professional roles that sustainable business plays in serving the greater community.
The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The Certificate in Sport Sustainability Leadership addresses the global concern for increased environmental and ecological sustainability in the sport industry. We empower students as leaders to establish and enhance the sustainability practices of sport organizations, leagues, and federations.
The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the graduate-level sustainability-focused minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The website URL for the graduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other graduate-level, sustainability-focused minors, concentrations and certificates:
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