July 21, 2009 

MEDIA CONTACTS: John Forrer
202-994-5248; jforrer@gwu.edu  
Michelle Sherrard
202-994-1423; mcs1@gwu.edu

GW SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LAUNCHES NEW CERTIFICATE IN RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT

Certificate Promotes Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

WASHINGTON--The George Washington School of Business has launched a new certificate to promote corporate responsibility and sustainable social, environmental and economic value. The certificate is based on fulfilling the United Nations global initiative, Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). GW's School of Business is a PRME signatory school.

"We tell our business students that they must act responsibly, lead passionately and think globally. The certificate in responsible management is an excellent way to incorporate these values into the students' business school experience," said Susan M. Phillips, dean and professor of finance.
 
MBA students Ari Isaacman and Lisa Manning worked with John Forrer, associate director of the GW Institute for Corporate Responsibility, to develop the certificate requirements. "Employers are looking for business school students who can think strategically to solve problems. This certificate aims to help form responsible business leaders who are ready to face these challenges confidently," said Ms. Manning. "Students who wish to differentiate themselves by demonstrating their commitment to ethics and responsibility should find the GW School of Business an excellent place to earn their MBA," added Ms. Issacman.

"The certificate in responsible management is a great way for students to translate the PRME principles into practical learning experiences--building their own bridges between theory and practice," said Mr. Forrer.

Eligible students are required to complete six classroom credit hours, contribute 45 hours to University club activities and dedicate 50 hours to community service projects. It takes approximately three semesters to earn the certificate in responsible management.

The PRME principles "seek to establish a process of continuous improvement among institutions of management education in order to develop a new generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex challenges faced by business and society in the 21st century."

In efforts to enhance our nation's capital and the world at large, the GW community is building a more sustainable campus, providing research and intellectual discourse on pressing sustainability issues and equipping students with the skills and knowledge to contribute to a sustainable future.

GW's School of Business prepares students for professional management careers. The depth and variety of its academic and professional programs, including five specialized master's programs, provide rich opportunities for students in the school's core Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and doctoral programs.

For more information about the certificate in responsible management, visit http://www.business.gwu.edu/research/icr/crm.htm.
For more information about GW's School of Business, visit http://business.gwu.edu.
For more news about The George Washington University, visit www.gwnewscenter.org.
- GW -