Sample Customized Academic Program: Sustainable Business
An organization interested in offering a dynamic study abroad program for international university students requested a short-term intensive program to provide foundational problem-solving skills in zero waste systems and triple bottom line accounting. To help accomplish this goal, we created a full-time, F-1 eligible program for them. It was offered on the UW Seattle campus.
Program Description
This four-week (72-hour) program, designed for international students proficient in English, introduced key aspects of sustainability through the context of sustainable business. Students examined economic aspects of sustainability through a variety of current interdependent issues such as energy needs, ecosystem services, environmental justice, triple bottom line accounting, and environmental policy and regulation. At the end of this program, students presented a critical analysis of business practices that foster long-term environmental and financial sustainability.
UW IELP can offer programs focusing on a variety of content areas. Contact us with your request to find out more.
Sample Weekly Schedule
| Day |
Morning |
Afternoon |
| Monday |
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sustainable Business Theory & Practice
|
SITE VISIT |
| Tuesday |
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sustainable Business Theory & Practice
|
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Sustainable Business Theory & Practice [Guest Lecture]
|
| Wednesday |
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
Sustainable Business Theory & Practice
|
FREE |
| Thursday |
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sustainable Business Theory & Practice
|
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Sustainable Business Theory & Practice
|
| Friday |
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sustainable Business Theory & Practice
|
International student social activity with the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) |