Presidio's Executive Program in Sustainable Management is designed to provide a true competitive advantage: Participants gain a deep perspective on what makes a sustainable business, as well as practical skills on how to shift a corporate culture, take realistic steps toward lasting change, win over skeptics, and apply sustainable principles to benefit both the bottom line and society.

Modeled after our MBA program in Sustainable Management, the 5-month Executive Program integrates sustainability into every aspect of the curriculum. Participants are encouraged to tackle specific business challenges and are required to complete a project or action plan that addresses an opportunity or problem within their organization.

Our Executive Sustainable Management Program takes place over five months in San Francisco. Participants meet for two days per month (Friday and Saturday) and, in between sessions, engage with faculty and colleagues in a dynamic online environment.

A New Kind of Business Expertise

Taught at a graduate level, Executive Sustainable Management Program graduates will:

• Understand frameworks of sustainable management and how they're applied in business
• Be able to position themselves as experts and have the high-level skills to implement sustainable practices within their organization
• Move beyond environmental performance to address the economic, leadership and social capital aspects of sustainability
• Complete a project or action plan to be implemented in their organizations
• Become members of a highly engaged community of business leaders and sustainability experts
• Receive a Certificate in Sustainable Management

Specific Tools and Skills Gained

• Financial analysis of sustainability in the context of ecological and social principles
• Ability to make the business case for sustainability -- both conceptually and quantitatively
• Integrative assessment tools and metrics to identify and enhance shareholder value beyond profit
• Use of competitive analysis, scenario planning and branding tools to position sustainability within organizations
• Knowledge of exemplary solutions-based business models, including how to deliver sustainable products and services
• Skills to engage and create opportunities with external stakeholders, including investors, partners, government agencies and communities

Prospective Participants

Qualified applicants will be executives or high potential managers who are in or advancing into positions of leadership within their organizations. We highly encourage teams of participants from within the same company or department to enroll and work collaboratively through the program.

Prerequisites

• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in positions of increasing responsibility
• Working knowledge of business concepts, including financial literacy
• Proficiency in English

More information on how to submit your application.

Presidio also offers custom programs for teams of executives. Learn more here.

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Tuition

$16,500 (includes classes, materials and books)

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

February 4-6
March 5-6
April 9-10
May 7-8
June 4-5

Location

Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day of the session in San Francisco.