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Demand for Leaders in Sustainable Business on the Rise
Demand for Leaders in Sustainable Business on the Rise
Published 09-26-07
Submitted by Presidio Graduate School
SAN FRANCISCO - September 26, 2007 - In an effort to meet the growing demand for leaders in sustainable business, Presidio School of Management - now in its fifth year - has expanded its offerings to include an executive education certificate program. The Sustainable Management Executive Certificate program will launch in January 2008 in partnership with the Law Firm of Hanson Bridgett - one of San Francisco's oldest law firms.
Presidio School of Management, established in 2003, offers an MBA program in Sustainable Management, in which environmental concerns and social responsibility are integrated into every course. The new 10-month Certificate program, targeted to senior-level managers, executives and entrepreneurs, is modeled after the MBA curriculum with traditional business disciplines taught from the perspective of sustainability.
"Today's senior-level professionals have already achieved a high level of business mastery, but now they need to know how to implement sustainability practices in order to stay competitive in the marketplace," said Presidio School of Management President, Steven Swig. "Our Certificate program will prepare them to lead their companies to a more successful and sustainable way of doing business - one that enhances all forms of capital, including natural, human and financial. Hanson Bridgett is the perfect partner to launch this program because of their commitment to sustainable business."
Like Presidio's MBA students, executive participants will be encouraged to explore real-world business challenges. Proficiency in sustainable management will be demonstrated through the successful development of a specific project or venture plan that addresses an opportunity within a participant's organization. Through coursework and direct application, participants will learn to implement sustainable practices that result in competitive advantage, market leadership, and enhanced bottom line business value.
"Partnering with Presidio on the sustainable Certificate Program is an excellent opportunity for us to participate in furthering the sustainability movement," said Teresa Pahl, Hanson Bridgett Partner and head of the firm's Sustainable Business Practice. "Our firm is committed to enhancing the value we bring to our clients in this area and this was an obvious next step for us."
Certificate program graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
For more information on the Presidio Executive Certificate program, visit www.presidioMBA.org or call (415) 561-0224.
About Presidio School of Management
Presidio School of Management in San Francisco, California, offers an innovative MBA program in Sustainable Management that integrates environmental, ethical and socially responsible concerns into every course. Since 2003, Presidio has grown to include world-class faculty members and more than 250 MBA students and graduates. Students in the Presidio MBA program earn practical experience working with businesses and organizations to deliver sustainable results and bottom-line value. Presidio School of Management is an affiliate of Alliant International University, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). For more information call (415) 561-6555, or visit www.presidioMBA.org.
About Hanson Bridgett
Hanson Bridgett is a 130-attorney firm with offices in San Francisco, the North Bay and Sacramento. The attorneys at Hanson Bridgett are clear about their mission: help companies and investors in clean tech and sustainable business succeed. As one of few law firms focused on serving clean tech and sustainable businesses, we are uniquely qualified to serve clients of all sizes - including emerging growth companies, Fortune 500 corporations, angel investors, large private equity, and institutional investors - and help them thrive in this exciting and challenging area. For more information, call 415-995-5040. www.hansonbridgett.com
Presidio Graduate School
Presidio Graduate School
Founded in 2002, Presidio Graduate School (PGS) is a values-driven graduate school offering MBA, MPA, and Dual MBA/MPA degree programs and Professional Certificates in Sustainable Solutions. All courses in the first of its kind curriculum integrate social justice, environmental responsibility, and systems thinking.
A world-class faculty academy of full and part-time scholar-practitioners possess subject matter expertise across the full spectrum of sustainability disciplines. With over 1900 business and public administration alumni at the forefront of the field, PGS is a global hub for sustainability innovation and regenerative impact, helping forge a new definition of the common good at the intersection of for-profit and for-benefit. Learn more about PGS programs, people, and impact at presidio.edu.
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