Finance can save the world
You know how important Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives are for a company and for the planet. It's not a question of "Should we?" anymore, but rather, "Can we afford it?"
Earning a Responsible Resource Management Certificate from one of the leading finance programs in the world helps you answer the hard questions for your company's responsibility and bottom-line along with a great boost to your resume.
You'll learn where to apply responsible resource management, how to evaluate and optimize resources, how to manage processes responsibly, and more - all within a framework of socially responsible management practices.
The four MBA-level courses in this certificate straddle both finance and accounting, including corporate financial reporting, strategic cost analysis, corporate social responsibility, and one elective you choose. Credits you earn can count toward the lowa MBA.
At a glance
Delivery
Online, with occasional in-person courses in Des Moines.
Curriculum
Complete four courses (three required courses + one elective)
Format
Primarily 8-week courses, meeting one night a week, no Fridays or weekends.
Time to complete
As little as 1 year, depending on course availability.
Cost
$9,000 (Four courses at $2,250 each)
Admission
No entrance exam required.
Certificate curriculum
Four courses are required to earn your concentration. Courses are subject to change.
Required courses:
- Corporate Financial Reporting—MBA:8140*
- Strategic Cost Analysis—ACCT:9020
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability—MGMT:9091
* If this course is waived, you'll take another approved elective from the list below in its place.
Elective options (choose 1):
- Data Management—BAIS:6050
- Cybersecurity—BAIS:6280
- Enterprise Risk Management—FIN:9140
- Operations and Supply Chain—MBA:8240
- Managing Employee Performance—MGMT:9250
- Strategic Business Growth—MBA:8320
Take the next step
Find out what you’ll need to apply for your Responsible Resource Management Certificate, when to submit your application, and more.