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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

ONLINE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Welcome to our information session

Introductions – Presenters

Crystal Fey Program Manager Maria Locante Enrollment Adviser Andrew Burns Enrollment Adviser

Sustainable Management Program Multi-Campus Partnership Student Resources Flexible Online Learning Tuition and Financial Aid Start Dates and Deadlines Admission Requirements Next Steps Questions?

Today’s Agenda

UW Sustainable Managment Program

UW Sustainable Management Program

In the Sustainable Management program, students learn to develop business practices that help balance the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profjt.

PEOPLE PLANET PROFIT

UW Sustainable Management Program

Students can earn an online master’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or certifjcate in Sustainable Management. The certificates ofger

selections of courses from the bachelor’s degree program and are geared to students who already have a bachelor’s degree (although this is not a requirement).

The master’s degree is

designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree and are looking to strengthen and further develop their knowledge in sustainable management.

The bachelor’s degree

empowers students who have completed their fjrst two years

• f general education credits to

become a sustainable business leader.

Multi-Campus Partnership

Multi-Campus Partnership

UW-STOUT UW-PARKSIDE UW-RIVER FALLS UW-GREEN B AY UW-OSHKOSH UW-SUPERIOR

UW Sustainable Management is a multi-campus collaboration between UW-Extension and several University

• f Wisconsin institutions:

This partnership allows us to bring students a truly multidisciplinary curriculum taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors from across these campuses.

Multi-Campus Partnership – Master’s Degree

UW-GREEN B AY UW-OSHKOSH UW-SUPERIOR UW-STOUT UW-PARKSIDE

This partnership allows us to bring you a truly multidisciplinary curriculum taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors from across these campuses.

Multi-Campus Partnership – Bachelor’s Degree and Certifjcates

UW-SUPERIOR UW-PARKSIDE UW-STOUT UW-RIVER FALLS

You choose one of these campuses as your “home” campus, from which you receive advising, career services, fjnancial aid (for those who qualify), and ultimately, your diploma.

Multi-Campus Partnership

UW-GREEN B AY UW-OSHKOSH

UW-SUPERIOR

H O M E C A M P U S

UW-STOUT UW-PARKSIDE UW-RIVER FALLS

You choose one of these campuses as your “home” campus, from which you receive advising, career services, fjnancial aid (for those who qualify), and ultimately, your diploma.

Multi-Campus Partnership

UW-SUPERIOR

H O M E C A M P U S

Student Resources

Student Services

is available to admitted Sustainable Management students. Your Student Success Coach will assist with course registrations, acquiring textbooks, and general support. Phone: 1-877-895-3276 Email: sustainable@uwex.edu

Online Writing Lab (OWL)

is available if students need help with writing projects. Along with the typical grammar, punctuation, and style assistance, students can get the help they need to fjnd topics, write a thesis statement, organize an outline, and construct paragraphs to support points.

• wl.wisconsin.edu

Technical Support

is ofgered seven days a week between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Central Time (except legal holidays). Phone: 1-877-724-7883 Email: techsupport@uwex.edu

Student Resources

Flexible Online Learning

Flexible Online Learning

Students use a learning management system called Desire2Learn (D2L) to access course syllabus, materials, exams/quizzes, and the discussion board and to connect with professors and other students.

D2L Screen Capture

Flexible Online Learning

Time to graduation varies based on a student’s transfer credits and course load each semester. You are welcome to take a full-time or part-time course load. Certain courses are ofgered every fall, spring, and summer.

Student A

Semester Timeline to Graduation – Bachelor’s Degree

Student B Student C

Three Credits per Semester Nine Credits per Semester Six Credits per Semester Graduation = 63 Credits

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 9 9 9 9 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years Enrollment

Flexible Online Learning

Time to graduation varies based on a student’s transfer credits and course load each semester. You are welcome to take a full-time or part-time course load. Certain courses are ofgered every fall, spring, and summer.

Semester Timeline to Graduation – Master’s Degree

Three Credits per Semester Two Credits per Semester Six Credits per Semester Five Credits per Semester Graduation = 34 Credits

3 3 3 3 3 9 6 6 6 6 6 2 2 2 2 6 5 5 6 6 6 6

1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Enrollment

Nine Credits per Semester

Student A Student B Student C

Flexible Online Learning

You do not need to log in and participate in online classes at set times, which makes online learning a convenient option for busy adults. You still have weekly schoolwork deadlines. For example, students may have to post on the discussion board by Friday but are able to complete the post anytime during the week.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Discussion Post Due

Flexible Online Learning

You do not need to log in and participate in online classes at set times, which makes online learning a convenient option for busy adults. You still have weekly schoolwork deadlines. For example, students may have to post on the discussion board by Friday but are able to complete the post anytime during the week.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Discussion Post Due

Study at Lunch Late Night Writing Afternoon Lectures After Work Reading After Dinner Tests

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition for the bachelor’s degree an the certifjcates are a fmat fee of $398 per credit. The master’s degree is a fmat fee of $689 per credit. You pay the same tuition whether you live in or out of state. Most courses are three credits, and there are no additional course or program fees. As this is an online program, students do not pay segregated fees – fees in addition to tuition that cover the costs of student-organized activities, facility maintenance, and operations on a campus.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition summaries

Certificates 1 Credit = $398

Sustainable Management Science Certificate consists of 12 Credits Certifjcate Tuition Is $4,776 Total for 12 Credits Sustainable Enterprise Management Certificate consists of 15 Credits Certifjcate Tuition Is $5,970 Total for 15 Credits

Master’s Degree 1 Credit = $689

Program Consists of 34 Credits Program Tuition Is $23,426 Total for 34 Credits

Bachelor’s Degree 1 Credit = $398

Each Course = 3 Credits Program Consists of 63 Credits Program Tuition Is $25,074 Total for 63 Credits

Tuition and Financial Aid

Textbooks are purchased separately and are not included in tuition. Most courses in this program require a textbook. They may be purchased through the University of Wisconsin-Extension Bookstore, powered by eFollett. Students may also look into other options, but purchasing through the UW-Extension Bookstore will ensure that you get the right editions.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management program ofgers scholarship opportunities to new and continuing bachelor’s and master’s degree-seeking students to help pay for their education. Sustainable Employer Match Scholarship: You can apply for this if your employer does ofger a tuition-reimbursement program. Available for bachelor’s and master’s degree students. Green Student Scholarship: You can apply for this if your employer does not ofger a tuition-reimbursement program. Available for bachelor’s and master’s degree students. Sustainable Management Academic Scholarship: To be eligible for this scholarship

• Bachelor’s students must have completed at least two courses and maintained a 2.75 or higher grade point average.
• Master’s students must have completed at least two courses and maintained a 3.0 or higher grade point average.

UW-SUPERIOR

H O M E C A M P U S

Start Dates and Deadlines

Start Dates and Deadlines

New students are able to enroll on the traditional semester schedule—in the spring, summer, or fall.

SPRING FALL SUMMER

Start Dates and Deadlines

For the best chance of admittance, apply and submit all application materials at least one month prior to the start of

• classes. This includes submitting your

eApplication, as well as all other application materials (i.e., transcripts, resume, letters of recommendation). Visit the UW Sustainable Management website for a breakdown of the course schedule and registration dates.

SPRING FALL SUMMER

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Admission Requirements

A personal statement of up to 1,000 words, describing your reasons for pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainable Management, your short- and long-term goals, and what value you would add to the learning experience of your fellow students. Professional resume. Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic). International students should refer to their home campus for admission requirements, which may vary between campuses.

Admission Requirements

Master’s Degree

Approximately 45-60 credits of transferable college coursework in general education* GPA of 2.0 or higher. International students should refer to their home campus for admission requirements, which may vary between campuses. High school diploma/GED/HSED.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Certifjcates

*There are options available to those with less than 45 general education credits. Please work with an enrollment adviser to discuss those options.

Next Steps

We encourage you to hold a short phone meeting with an Enrollment Adviser to help determine fjt, answer questions, and provide guidance on campus selection and application steps. Submit the Online University of Wisconsin System Application. Certifjcate-seeking students should complete the application as a “special student.” Pay the application processing fee: $50 for the bachelor’s degree and $56 for the master’s degree (no application fee is required for the certifjcates).

Next Steps

Once your application is submitted your home campus will send you information

• n how and where to submit additional

documents (offjcial transcripts, resume, letters of recommendation). Complete the FAFSA if interested in fjnancial aid (https://fafsa.ed.gov). If admitted, you will then work with the Student Success Coach.

Next Steps

Once your application is submitted your home campus will send you information

• n how and where to submit additional

documents (offjcial transcripts, resume, letters of recommendation). Complete the FAFSA if interested in fjnancial aid (https://fafsa.ed.gov). If admitted, you will then work with the Student Success Coach.

Next Steps

Everyone attending today will receive an email outlining the above steps in more detail. The email will also include links to web pages mentioned, FAFSA school codes, and all of our contact information.

Questions?

Questions?

Feel free to contact us at any time! Toll Free: 877-895-3276 Local: 608-262-2011 Email: learn@uwex.edu Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.