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Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management Tuition & Fees
Tuition for the Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management is $1,125 per course, with a $200 records fee per term. The estimated total program cost is $8,525 and includes required tuition and fees and estimated textbooks. The program is comprised of six six-week courses — four required sustainability courses plus two chosen from six core business courses — completed fully online, with no residential sessions required.
Students may pay tuition course by course, or receive a 10% discount on tuition by paying all program fees at once; a non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan is also available. The estimated total assumes completion within the standard six-term schedule (about nine months) and successful completion of each course on the first attempt; repeated courses or additional enrollment may increase the final cost.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee non-refundable | $75 |
| Registration fee non-refundable | $100 |
| STRF fee (California residents only) non-refundable | $0 |
| Course fees | |
| Tuition — $375 per credit × 3 credits | $1,125 / course |
| Tuition — 6 courses | $6,750 |
| Records fee | $200 / term |
| Estimated textbook fees | $400 |
| Other fees | |
| Transfer credit fee optional | $75 / course |
| Original transcript | No cost |
| Each additional transcript copy optional | $25 |
| End-of-program fees | |
| Diploma | No cost |
| Replacement diploma optional | $200 |
| Replacement cover optional | $100 |
| Course completion letter optional | $35 |
| Total cost of program | $8,525 |
Program Cost & Additional Enrollment
The estimated total program cost shown above assumes completion within the standard six-term schedule and successful completion of each course on the first attempt. Students who repeat a course or require enrollment beyond the standard schedule will pay additional tuition and records fees for each additional term. The maximum time allotted to complete the Graduate Diploma is two years from the date of matriculation; students who need additional time must receive permission from the Program Director, the Office of the Registrar, and the Office of Financial Affairs.
Program Format
The Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management is completed 100% online, with no residential attendance required. Students complete four required sustainability courses plus two of six available core business courses — six six-week courses in all (18 units) — studying under the direction of AU faculty in real-time online classes. The program can be completed in approximately nine months.
Pay-in-Full Discount
Students who pay all program fees at one time are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. Students interested in a non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan should email [email protected] to discuss options.
Textbooks
A student can plan on approximately $400 in textbook purchases during the program. A textbook list is available in the online resources of the student website. Real-time classes do not require specific materials beyond what is already supplied for the course. The above itemizes all of the fees and charges for which the student is responsible; the refund policy is set out in the section on Policies & Procedures.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) is administered by the California BPPE and applies only to California residents. The STRF fee is currently zero ($0) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges. The State of California established the STRF to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution who is or was a California resident while enrolled, if the student enrolled, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF, and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident or are not enrolled in a residency program.
Payment Terms
Each course is US$1,125.00 for tuition, excluding books, materials and other costs. Students must pay the required tuition fee prior to commencing their next course; the fee is not due until the student wishes to register for the next course. Tuition may be paid course by course by check, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer (the student is responsible for any transaction fees imposed by the institution). To inquire about non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan options, email [email protected].
