Sustainable Global Business (Graduate Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Global Business teaches students the skills and frameworks needed to succeed in a connected world. It combines perspectives from international business, management, finance, marketing, and supply chain design to prepare graduates for responsible and effective leadership in various settings.

Overall Goals

  • To provide a comprehensive understanding of global business environments, including institutional, cultural, and economic forces.
  • To cultivate cross-cultural leadership, CSR awareness, and ethical decision-making as central elements of global strategy.
  • To prepare graduates to manage international challenges and opportunities through applied, case-based, and experiential learning.

The certificate requires completion of four graduate-level courses (12 credits total).

Required Courses
ADMN 840International Business3
Elective Courses
Select three courses from the following:9
International Management
Supply Chain Management
International Financial Management
International Marketing
Total Credits12

Program Learning Outcomes

Global Environment Analysis
  • Learners demonstrate the ability to analyze the global business environment, including institutional, political, and cultural factors that shape international operations and strategy.
Ethical and Social Responsibility
  • Learners demonstrate an understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical leadership principles, and apply them to international management and strategic decision-making.
Global Strategy and Sustainable Development
  • Learners demonstrate the ability to integrate societal, economic, and global development considerations into business strategies to promote sustainable competitive advantage.
Functional Integration in Global Context
  • Learners demonstrate the ability to manage financial, marketing, and supply chain decisions in international settings, balancing profitability with societal and economic responsibility.