This program is designed for individuals who wish to take the lead in helping to build sustainability into their organizations or communities, including sustainability executives, consultants and managers in community organizations or institutions seeking practical training in sustainability planning and administration.

Participants will:

• learn the essentials of sustainability and climate change
• demonstrate critical leadership skills in creating sustainability initiatives and how to create a sustainability action plan
• integrate sustainable practices throughout organizational operations, including measuring performance and reporting
• identify drivers for organizational and behavioural change
• learn to conceive sustainability strategies and implement new initiatives in a cross-cultural context
• understand how to develop credible marketing strategies
• learn how to measure and report on sustainability initiatives and carbon accounting

Program Fees
Fees are paid on a course-by-course basis and total approximately $3,100 CAD based on current course prices. A one-time $175 administration fee is due upon acceptance into the program to cover administrative costs.

Fees may be paid by Visa, Mastercard, cash, money order or certified cheque. Participants should be aware that books or related course materials may constitute an additional cost in some cases. Fees are subject to change.

Graduation Criteria
To be granted the UBC Award of Achievement in Sustainability Management, participants must successfully complete the required courses and the minimum number of elective courses for a minimum of 100 hours. In addition, participants must attend a minimum of 90% of scheduled classes, tutorials or discussion sessions, successfully complete program requirements with a minimum of 60% on all graded assignments, presentations, exams, etc. and a “pass” on portions of the program that are graded “pass/fail.”

To graduate, please complete a Graduation Request form. Upon graduation, participants receive a UBC Award of Achievement.

The curriculum consists of a minimum of 100 hours of required and elective courses. The required courses offer a comprehensive introduction to understanding and developing sustainability initiatives. Business and community oriented courses offer principles in an organizational context, techniques, tools and how to implement them. Elective courses allow for individual specialization in particular areas of sustainability management.

Please note that the program curriculum evolves over time to meet the current realities of the industry. Therefore, learning objectives, subject areas, topics, speakers and assignments that make up the program will change to reflect the needs of the program participants and new best practices and technologies.

Sequence of Courses
Part-time participants complete the program by completing all required courses and enough elective course hours to meet the 100 hour requirement. It is strongly recommended to take “Introduction to Sustainability: From Origins to Applications” first, as it is a prerequisite for all remaining required courses. Students have up to two years to complete the UBC Award of Achievement in Sustainability Management and can take courses at their own pace.

Required Courses (Part-time evenings and weekends)

Courses	Hours to Complete	Upcoming Offerings
Introduction to Sustainability: From Origins to Applications	15	Jan 18-Feb 15	More
Sustainability Leadership: Strategy to Transformation	15	Feb 20-Mar 19	More
Sustainability Planning for Performance: Measuring Outcomes	15	Feb 22-Mar 21	More
Organizational Sustainability: Embedding Sustainable Systems in Operations	15	Spring 2012	More

Elective Courses (Part-time evenings, weekends, and/or online)

Courses	Hours to Complete	Upcoming Offerings
Innovative Green Marketing and Branding	15	Spring 2012	More
Introduction to Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting	15	Spring 2012	More
Strategies for Sustainable Communities	15	TBA	More
Co-operative Sustainability in Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Communities	9	Mar 20-Apr 3	More
Lifecycle Assessment: a Practical Introduction to the Science of Sustainability NEW	15	Mar 26-Apr 30	More
Sustainable Food Systems: Issues and Implications	15	TBA	More
Sustainabile Energy Systems: Understanding Renewable and Clean Energy NEW	15	TBA	More
The Heart of Sustainability: Deepening Our Commitment to a Sustainable World NEW	15	Feb 16-Mar 15	More

100% Online	Hours to Complete	Upcoming Offerings
Climate Literacy: Navigating Climate Conversations	30	Jan 11-Mar 25	More
Greening the Supply Chain: Responsible Business Practices NEW	18	Feb 21-Mar 27	More
Managing the Green IT Transition NEW	30	TBA	More

Green Building Courses	Hours to Complete	Upcoming Offerings
Passive House Design and Construction	36	Jan 31-Mar 20	More
LEED® Green Building Strategies and Green Associate Exam Preparation	36	Jan 19-Mar 8 or May 29-Jun 21	More
Building Green with LEED®: LEED® Canada for New Construction 2009	36	Jan 17-Mar 6	More

Elective Courses (Full-time)

	Hours to Complete	Upcoming Offerings
UBC Summer Institute in Sustainability Leadership	35	July 9-13	More

• BERGLUND, Larry
• BONNER, David
• BOYLE, Eleanor
• BUDKE, Isabel
• BURCH, Sarah
• BURNS, Shawn
• CHEEVERS, Sarah
• CIANFRONE, Christian
• CURETON, Maureen
• DEMPSEY, Olive
• EISLER, George
• FRAPPÉ-SÉNÉCLAUZE, Tom-Pierre
• JAMES, Charlie
• KUEHNEL, Jacqueline
• LANGELAAN, Jessica
• LO, Veronica
• MARTENS, Brenda
• NEDERHORST, Daphne
• PACKER, Jason
• PEASE, Katie
• PHADTARE, Mel
• SANTOS-BRAULT, Eesmyal
• SIANCHUK, Rob
• STOIBER, Marc
• TER WEEME, Peter
• TUNNAH, David
• WALDRON, Dave

Applications to the program are accepted on an ongoing basis. A $175 non-refundable administration fee is due upon acceptance into the program.

In order to apply to the award of achievement program, you need to:

• Meet the admission requirements
• Fill out an online application form and provide any supporting documents.

Admission Requirements
The admissions process helps to ensure that the needs, intentions and expectations of participants are adequately matched to the program's objectives and capabilities. Admission to the program may be limited by the availability of courses, facilities and instructors.

To accommodate learners from a variety of backgrounds, the admission requirements for the UBC Award of Achievement in Sustainability Management are fairly broad. However, all applicants must have the following:

• a minimum of high school graduation
• three years of work experience
• fluency in the English language, including good written and verbal communication skills.

To apply to the program, you will be asked to submit:

• a completed online application form
• a letter of intent (max. 500 words). This should include personal and/or career goals, interests and program expectations.
• a resume documenting educational achievements and relevant work or volunteer experience
• names, phone numbers and affiliation of three professional or academic references.

Online Application Form

To apply to the program, please fill out the online application form (note: a new window will open in your browser). Select Sustainability Management under the Part-Time Program section and provide the supporting documentation as requested. Once you have submitted the form, a confirmation email will be sent to you within three business days.