University-Level Curriculum Designed
Forward-thinking yet practical university-level curriculum designed for adult learners aiming to become entrepreneurs in environmental sustainability, aligned with the concept of a proposed Green Future University.
Curriculum: Diploma in Green Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Innovation
**Institutional Concept: GreenFutureUniversity
**Target Audience: Adults (age 18+Lifelong), mid-career professionals, aspiring green entrepreneurs
**Duration: 1 Year (Two Semesters)
**Delivery: Blended (online + hands-on local projects)
**Outcome: Diploma + Business Plan + Capstone Project
Curriculum: Diploma in Green Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Innovation
**Institutional Concept: GreenFutureUniversity
**Target Audience: Adults (age 18+Lifelong), mid-career professionals, aspiring green entrepreneurs
**Duration: 1 Year (Two Semesters)
**Delivery: Blended (online + hands-on local projects)
**Outcome: Diploma + Business Plan + Capstone Project
📚 Semester 1: Environmental Foundations & Green Thinking
| Module | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | **Environmental Literacy | Basic ecosystems, biodiversity, climate science, and the planetary boundaries |
| 1.2 | **Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | UN goals, targets and entrepreneurial roles in achieving them |
| 1.3 | **Green Business Fundamentals | Basics of green entrepreneurship, market trends, funding channels |
| 1.4 | **Plastic Economy and Alternatives | Deep dive into plastic pollution, biodegradable plastics, recycling businesses |
| 1.5 | **Green Energy Systems | Solar, wind, biomass—tech basics, local project design, and ROI analysis |
| 1.6 | **Field Project I: Local Environmental Audit | Students perform a waste/energy/environmental audit of a local facility or community |
🔧 Semester 2: Building the Green Business
| Module | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | **Environmental Literacy | Basic ecosystems, biodiversity, climate science, and the planetary boundaries |
| 1.2 | **Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | UN goals, targets and entrepreneurial roles in achieving them |
| 1.3 | **Green Business Fundamentals | Basics of green entrepreneurship, market trends, funding channels |
| 1.4 | **Plastic Economy and Alternatives | Deep dive into plastic pollution, biodegradable plastics, recycling businesses |
| 1.5 | **Green Energy Systems | Solar, wind, biomass—tech basics, local project design, and ROI analysis |
| 1.6 | **Field Project I: Local Environmental Audit | Students perform a waste/energy/environmental audit of a local facility or community |
🎯 Skills Developed
* Business modeling for green ventures
* Grant writing and green finance
* Practical understanding of green tech (energy, waste, agriculture)
* Digital storytelling for environmental advocacy
* Local and global sustainability law & ethics
* Grant writing and green finance
* Practical understanding of green tech (energy, waste, agriculture)
* Digital storytelling for environmental advocacy
* Local and global sustainability law & ethics