Academic Affairs

  Curricula

   NGS embeds environmental awareness in its curricula through specializations in current degrees,
  designated course content and proposed degrees such as the *Masters of Science in Environmental Quality
  Policy and Management and the *Doctorate (DBA) in Environmental Quality Policy and Management. (pending)

   Our curricula in Environmental Policy and Quality Management are designed to equip our students with the   
   knowledge and compassion to care for -- and make measurable improvements in -- both environmental and 
   human resources. The curricula focus upon renewable energy, environmental and ecosystem health, and
   environmental policy.  To accomplish this, NGS provides learning opportunities that enable students to develop
   new strategies to protect the environment against global warming.  As a result, they are required to research and
   analyze topics related to ecological, economic and social sustainability.  (pending)

   Sample courses are: Principles of Sustainability and Best Practices of Quality Systems Management,
   Quality Systems Applications in Higher Administration of Sustainable Focus Organizations, and Topics
   in Environmental Quality Management Field Experience.  (pending)

   The Academic Affairs Division utilizes the internet to save paper and other materials in the following ways. 

• Student Orientations are presented virtually through Black Board   
• Information on schedules, course materials, student handbooks and program format are conveyed virtually when possible   
• Syllabi and course materials are available for online access at all times through our electronic academic portal “Blackboard”
  and also via email.  This availability reduces the need to print actual documents.      
• Textbooks are available through “e-Books” online, a site that offers literature in an electronic format.  The material can be downloaded to any device and is available with minimal energy usage.     
• New versions of textbooks are immediately available thereby eliminating the need for students to discard outdated versions.      
• The former requirement to purchase entire books when only certain information is relevant to a particular course, the e-Book” option allows for the purchase of selected chapters.   Countless dollars are saved as well as reductions in energy usage.  A predominant savings is derived from the diminished destruction of trees used to make the paper from which books are made.       
• Fewer curriculum materials are printed and mailed to students, thereby saving paper, cardboard boxes and the energy
  used in shipping.  
• Application and registration processes are completed virtually   
• Hard copy products are required to be of recycled materials from suppliers   
• Two -sided printing options are used when printing is necessary.    
• Eco-friendly printers that use low VOC ink are always in use     
• Recycled paper is utilized.       
• Post-consumer paper is placed in clearly marked bins to ensure adherence to school policies.     

   If you would like to apply for one of our degree programs, please click here . 

 *Not available in MA