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1 Summer MBA Sustainability Consortium Catalog of Courses June-August 2013 MAHARISHI UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT

2 Welcome to the Summer MBA Sustainability Consortium. In the pages of this catalog, you will find descriptions of courses being offered at member institutions during the Summer 2013 session. As an MBA student at an institution that participates in this consortium, you may take any of these courses and transfer the credit into your current MBA program. Questions and Answers Am I eligible to take a course offered through the Consortium? Any student who is already in the MBA program at a member institution may take a course offered through the Consortium, subject to availability. Are any Consortium courses available online? Some are and some are not. See the description of each course. Do I need to go through an admissions process with the school that hosts a course? No. As an MBA student at a Consortium member school, you are automatically eligible to take any of the courses listed in this Consortium Catalog. How do I register for a Consortium course? The course description in this catalog lists a Contact person who will handle your registration and assist you in the procedure for paying tuition and fees. What will be my status as a student at the institution that hosts a course? As a visitor to the host school, you will be a non-matriculated graduate student. How much will it cost to take a course? Each Consortium member sets their own fees for the courses they offer in this catalog. The fee is indicated in the course description. Can I use my financial aid to take a course through the Consortium? Yes. When you indicate your intent to register for a course at a host institution, the Contact person at the host institution will fill out a Consortium Agreement Form and send that to the Financial Aid Office at your (home) school. This will permit you to draw against your federal financial aid eligibility to pay the expenses of a Consortium course. When the host institution confirms that you have started the Consortium course, your home institution will issue the financial aid funds directly to you, and then you must use those to pay the expenses of your course. How will I pay the host institution to take a course? Host institutions will likely prefer that you pay by credit card when you register. If a course is offered only in residence, can I get help finding housing at the host institution? Yes. The Contact person for the course will help you find housing and food during your stay. How do I get credit for the course in my home MBA program? When you have completed the course, the professor will issue a grade. Then the host institution will send a transcript to the Registrar at your home institution who will accept the credits and grade as graduate transfer credit. 2

3 Registration and Financial Aid 3 1. Ask the Contact person, listed in the course description, for a copy of the course syllabus, so you can see what you will be learning. 2. Consult with your MBA advisor to determine that the course is appropriate to your degree plan. 3. the Contact person to request registration in the course. The Contact person will then send a Consortium Agreement Form to your home institution s Financial Aid Office, so you may use your eligible federal financial aid to pay the fees for this course. 4. Pay the tuition fee as instructed by the Contact person. If you will take the course in residence, ask the Contact for advice about local housing and food options. Maharishi University of Management Sustainable Technologies (June 3 29) Using an engineering-economic perspective, students will explore the rapidly growing field of emerging technologies for renewable energy, transportation, construction, and waste management. Students learn the units of measurement and basic terminology for process, capacity, efficiency and constraints in these technologies and apply economic analysis to understand cost structure, breakeven utilization, and scalability and to forecast trends in the economics of the technology. (2 sem.- hrs.) Prerequisite: a course in microeconomics or finance, undergraduate or graduate. MGT 5310, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield IA. Instructor: Scott Herriott, Ph.D. (Stanford University, Management Science and Engineering). Contact Scott Herriott, herriott@mum.edu. Cost $800 tuition plus $10 transcript fee. Green Investing (July 1 27) This course trains an aspiring financial advisor or financial analyst in the methods of research and analysis used to invest in the sustainability sector and to create green financial products and services. Topics include the demand for green financial services, sustainability analysis for securities, screening for green mutual funds, and analysis and use of green ETFs and green derivatives. Course participants will develop a green investment portfolio or a green financial solution. (2 sem.-hrs.) Prerequisite: one course in financial management. MGT 5682, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield IA. Instructors: Andrew Hyman, M.A. and Scott Herriott, Ph.D. Contact Scott Herriott, herriott@mum.edu. Cost $800 tuition plus $10 transcript fee. Andrew Hyman is Adjunct Professor at European University in Barcelona, Spain, where he teaches securities analysis and derivatives. He is the author (with Laurence Rosenberg and Neal Weintraub) of ETF Strategies and Tactics: Hedge Your Portfolio in a Changing Market (McGraw-Hill, 2008) and (with Jeffrey Feldman) of Three Paths to Profitable Investing: Using ETFs in Healthcare, Infrastructure, and the Environment to Grow Your Assets (FT Press, 2010). He started the Green Investing column for EcowatchJournal and served as a principal of the first carbon ETF to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, the AirShares EU Carbon Allowances Fund (ASO).

4 Marylhurst University Strategic Leadership (June 24 July 28) This course allows learners to analyze fundamental theoretical constructs associated with leadership and strategic management from traditional and evolutionary sustainable business management perspectives. The course also invites students to research, discover, compare and contrast global cultural perspectives and strategic approaches to sustainable business management. Strong emphasis is also placed upon the discovery of emerging technological, economic and socio-cultural trends and the analysis of the impact that such trends can have upon the strategic definition and implementation of sustainable and financially viable business strategies. The ethical implications of strategic management and corporate governance are also highlighted. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. SUS 505, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: Dr. Darrell Burrell. Resource Economics (June 24 - July 28) In this course, learners will be exposed to fundamental theoretical constructs associated with Natural Resource Economics, an evolving transdisciplinary field within the science of economics that focuses upon the interdependence between human societies, their economies and the natural ecosystems supporting them. As a school of thought, Resource Economics encompasses multiple disciplines related to natural and social sciences, with particular focus upon traditional sustainability models (e.g. minerals extraction, forestry) and the economic dimensions of natural resources (e.g. air, water) whose pollution and depletion have important global and societal impacts. Students will reflect upon processes and strategies leading to successful economic growth within the ecological constraints of the earth's natural resources. The policy-making, legal, ethical and managerial aspects of resource economic will also be addresses. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. SUS 510, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: Dr. Pamela Kaval. Cost with academic credit: $2,740. Cost without academic credit: $1,284. Managerial and Environmental Accounting (June 24 - July 28) A primary purpose of this course is to provide learners with a strong understanding of the notion of cost. Traditional accounting defines the construct in multiple ways (e.g.: hard, soft or hidden costs) within an organizational framework. However, managerial accounting of sustainable business necessitates an understanding of additional dimensions such as environmental costs, and proper identification and measurement of such costs, and ultimately, their effective integration into relevant analytical and financial models. In addition, students will also reflect upon the strategies and processes supporting effective transition from traditional accounting principles to effective triple-bottom-line accounting. Building proficiencies with quantitative and modeling tools will also represent a critical course learning outcome. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. 4

5 5 SUS 515, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: Kim James. Cost with academic credit: $2,740. Cost without academic credit: $1,284. Finance and Sustainability (June 24 July 28) This course allows learners to analyze fundamental theoretical constructs associated with leadership and strategic management from traditional and evolutionary sustainable business management perspectives. The course also invites students to research, discover, compare and contrast global cultural perspectives and strategic approaches to sustainable business management. Strong emphasis is also placed upon the discovery of emerging technological, economic and socio-cultural trends and the analysis of the impact that such trends can have upon the strategic definition and implementation of sustainable and financially-viable business strategies. The ethical implications of strategic management and corporate governance are also highlighted. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none.sus 518, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: Samuel Sacco. Sustainable Marketing (July 29 September 1) This course will provide learners with an opportunity to discover, use, and apply powerful marketing management constructs in a reflective framework integrating the organizational, societal, environmental and global aspects of sustainability. Learners will be challenged to develop marketing plans and strategies that effectively consider, address and reconcile the multiple and often conflicting dimensions of sustainable business management. Particularly, emphasis will be placed upon marketing research and the student s ability to effectively research, analyze and authentically leverage market opportunities within the realm of triplebottom-line principles. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. SUS 520, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR). Instructor: Steve Shelton. Environmental Law Renewable Energy (July 29 Sept 1) Environmental Law permeates all facets of sustainable business management. Whether dealing with major issues in water use and pollution, air permits, hazardous waste disposal, Clean Air Act regulations and requirements, real estate construction and transaction issues or environmental litigation and toxic torts, sustainability-minded business managers must posses a solid understanding of vital rules and regulations associated with Environmental Law. Of particular importance is comprehension of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and of the related and constantly evolving legal issues affecting sustainable business practices. In this course, students will have an opportunity to explore the relationships between public policy and legislation and how law both constrains and fosters opportunities for the development of sustainable energy from wind, solar, geothermal and other sources. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. SUS 540, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: Chris Muehlberger, J.D.

6 Environmental Law Government Policy (July 29 Sept 1) Environmental Law permeates all facets of sustainable business management. Whether dealing with major issues in water use and pollution, air permits, hazardous waste disposal, Clean Air Act regulations and requirements, real estate construction and transaction issues or environmental litigation and toxic torts, sustainability-minded business managers must posses a solid understanding of vital rules and regulations associated with Environmental Law. Of particular importance is comprehension of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and of the related and constantly evolving legal issues affecting sustainable business practices. In this course, students will have an opportunity to explore the relationships between public policy and legislation and how law both constrains and fosters opportunities for the development of sustainable energy from wind, solar, geothermal and other sources. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. SUS 550, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: Eileen Eakins, J.D. Food Policy & Law (July 29 Sept 1) Policy and law permeate all facets of sustainable business management. Whether dealing with major issues in water and land use, waste disposal, or environmental litigation and toxic torts, sustainability-minded business managers must posses a solid understanding of vital rules and regulations associated with law and policy. In this course, students will have an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the legal ramifications associated with critical business issues such as product liability, food safety, vendor relations, relations with governmental and non-governmental agencies, worker health and safety, labeling and certification, and incentives for organic food production and distribution. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. SUS 575, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: TBD. Technology, Law & Society (July 29 Sept 1) This course will examine ethical, social, cultural and political issues in the design and application of information and communication technology. These issues will include technology access, privacy, regulations, demographic changes, labor rights, and impact measurement. The global role of IT will be explored with such topics as the digital divide, community informatics, and data management and distribution. (4 quarter-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. SUS 563, Marylhurst University (Marylhurst, OR) Instructor: Brian T. Dood, J.D. mailto: 6

7 University of Wisconsin Whitewater Sustainability and Environmental Reporting (June 10 July 26) This course is designed to provide participants with (a) introduction and practical understanding of the broad paradigm of sustainability, especially (b) as it relates to accounting information. Readings, discussion, and case analyses cover current issues, such as financial reporting and disclosure, management decision making and evaluation techniques, taxation, and the accounting profession s role in environmental, social, and sustainability issues (i.e., Triple Bottom Line or One Report). The course will also provide an in-depth analysis of accounting for the natural environment; e.g., water and other natural resources. (3 semester-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. ACCOUNT 787, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. Instructor: Robert Gruber. Cost: TBD. For information and registration, contact: Linda Reid, JD, Associate Professor of Law. University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, College of Business and Economics. water@uww.edu or reidl@uww.edu. Phone: Freshwater Legal and Business Issues (July 8 August 16) This course covers legal and business issues related to the allocation and protection of freshwater. Topics include the right to surface and ground waters in eastern riparian & western prior appropriation systems, public rights in water, federal and Indian water rights, resolving transboundary water conflicts, and environmental law impacts on water rights. Particular attention is paid to business and Great Lakes region issues. International water law topics and issues are also addressed. (3 semester-hour credits) Prerequisites: none. FNBSLW 790, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. Instructor: Linda Reid, JD. Cost: TBD. For information and registration, contact: Linda Reid, JD, Associate Professor of Law. University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, College of Business and Economics. water@uww.edu or reidl@uww.edu. Phone:

8 Consortium Members and Institutional Representatives 8 Antioch University New England Pauline Chandler Program Director MBA in Sustainability Chairperson Department of Management pchandler@antioch.edu Tel: Brandeis University Prof. Ben Gomes-Casseres Director, MBA Program bgc@brandeis.edu Tel: (781) Maharishi University of Management Scott R. Herriott, Ph.D. Professor of Business and Department Chair herriott@mum.edu Tel: Marylhurst University Paul Ventura Chair of the Sustainable Business Programs Tel University of Vermont Sanjay Sharma, Ph.D. Dean and Professor of Management School of Business Administration ssharma4@bsad.uvm.edu Tel: Bainbridge Graduate Institute John Gardner, Ph.D. Dean and Vice-President of Academic Affairs john.gardner@bgi.edu Tel: University of Denver R. Bruce Hutton Professor of Marketing and Dean Emeritus Daniels College of Business bhutton@du.edu Tel: University of Maine Terry Porter, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management Maine Business School terry.porter@maine.edu Tel: Seattle Pacific University Gary L. Karns, Ph.D. Associate Dean Graduate Programs School of Business & Economics gkarns@spu.edu Tel: University of Wisconsin at Whitewater Linda Reid, JD, Associate Professor of Law. College of Business and Economics water@uww.edu or reidl@uww.edu. Tel: Photo credits: Wind Turbines by Miguel Saavedra, Redwoods by Teresa Hardy, Screen Data by stevenafc, Green Dollar by Steven Goodwin, Tape Measure by Vince Varga, Globe Target and Apple Target by jaylopez. Waterfall by Piotr Menducki. Tomatoes by Naomi Kuwashima. Stand of Trees by Andreas Krappweis.