New Directions- my own sustainability curriculum

I do live in an entrepreneurial capital

Now that I am reconsidering the more traditional learning path for furthering my knowledge about sustainability and triple-bottom-line types of business processes, I need to come up with Plan B. I spent this weekend doing research online – I didn’t really have a set topic in mind but all of the reading I did centered around writing, web and sustainability.  I’ve also been meeting people in the industry working towards a more sustainable economy. Both avenues have been illuminating and inspiring (once again I can’t help but be inspired by those I meet in face and online). So, what I have come up with is my own outline for an MBA in Sustainability program. I have a mix of formal programs, like certifications (less expensive/time-consuming) and independent study, like learning about EPA lifecycle assessment, networking and innformational interviews. The end goal is to emerge on the other side armed with a technical and theoretical understanding of sustainable business practices coupled with my writing, Web marketing and social media skills. So, here’s my outline:

Certifications/Classes

• Building Net Zero Energy Homes &  Businesses – 2 day course (December)
• GRI (December)
• Energy Master Certification (New Year)

Independent Study

• EPA Lifecycle Assessment
• Statistics
• Write up my own market research document (topic tbd)

Networking

• Colorado Green Tech
• Green Drinks

Books/Studies/White Papers I should read

• I need a good mix of business/sustainable. Any ideas?

I should probably put a time frame around this specific outline but some of the items should probably be areas where I continue to research and be involved. I’m sure I’m missing something and now that I have written it out it seems a bit sparse.