Leading Sustainability
In this specialization, you will focus on creating large-scale change that creates value, contributes to a sustainable future, and is responsive to organizational and societal needs. Explore multiple approaches to understanding and improving relationships among individuals, organizations, and communities. Develop the ability to practice social responsibility and learn to build new organizations that respond in sustainable ways to the community and the world. Incorporate global awareness into planning, operations, and decision-making.
Completion Requirements
- 35 semester credit hours
- Core courses (21 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (11 sem. cr.)
- Integrative capstone (3 sem. cr.)
Estimated time to completion may be less than 2 years. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Sem. Credits |
| Semester 1 | ||
| MMSL 6100 | The Character of Leadership | 3 |
| MMSL 6110 | Building Organizational Culture: Leaders as Architects | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MMSL 6120 | Leading Vibrant and Diverse Teams | 3 |
| MMSL 6130 | Leadership in a Global Landscape | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MMSL 6140 | Framing and Analyzing Problems: Research Strategies for Leaders | 3 |
| MMSL 6150 | Developing and Communicating Solutions: Tools and Strategies for Leaders | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MMSL 6160 | Taking the Long View: Systems Thinking and Tools for Sustainability | 3 |
| MMSL 6530 | Toward Sustainable Futures: Leadership in Complex, Crisis-Driven Environments | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| MMSL 6680 | Individual and Organizational Commitment to Social Responsibility | 4 |
| MMSL 6681 | Social/Environmental Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development | 4 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MMSL 6900 | Capstone in Leadership: The Social Impact Vision and Project | 3 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
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