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| Q. What is Sustainable Business? |
| A. Sustainable Business is a non-traditional
strategy that concurrently builds profitability and economic
stability, restores the health of natural systems, and promotes
prosperous communities. |
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| Q. How long has this movement been in existence? |
| A. The movement began in Europe over 15 years ago and the United States soon followed. |
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| Q. Is Aquinas offering the only sustainable business bachelors degree in Michigan? |
| A. Yes, and perhaps the only current Sustainable Business undergraduate program in the country. |
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| Q. How soon will I be able to start taking the courses? |
| A. At the beginning of the next semester |
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| Q. What type of course work is required to graduate? |
| A. A combination of business, physical science,
environmental studies and sustainable business courses. |
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| Q. How many credit hours are required within the major to graduate? |
| A. 62 semester hours |
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| Q. Can I take sustainable business courses without officially declaring a Sustainable Business major? |
| A. Yes |
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| Q. Is a sustainable business degree just another business degree? |
| A. No, the broad distribution of required course
work demonstrates the unique interdisciplinary nature of the
sustainable business major. |
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| Q. Can I finish my Sustainable Business degree in 4 years? |
| A. Yes |
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| Q. How employable will I be with a Bachelors of Science degree in Sustainable Business? |
| A. There are many corporations in Michigan that
are presently engaged in Sustainable Business Practices including
General Motors, Ford Motor, Steelcase, Herman Miller, Dow Chemical
and numerous small companies. These companies have expressed
a keen interest in hiring interns and graduates of this program.
In addition, most of our program graduates have landed some
interesting positions at a variety of organizations. |
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| Q. How do I get started in the Sustainable Business Program at Aquinas College? |
| A. All students who are admitted to the college
are eligible to begin taking required courses right away. Go
to our admissions site and file your free application for admission. |
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| Q. Will I get experience in actual business situations in the Sustainable Business program? |
| A. Yes, an internship with a company or organization is required for sustainable business majors. In addition, actual Sustainable Business case studies are emphasized throughout much of the coursework. |
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| Q. Is the curriculum available to non-traditional aged students as well? |
| A. Yes |
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| Q. Who can I contact with specific questions regarding the program? |
| A. Dr. Matt Tueth, Chairman, Sustainable
Business Department, (616) 632-2191 or e-mail tuethmat@aquinas.edu |
