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This is a &#8220;stackable credential&#8221; and all classes can be applied towards either the Certificate in Sustainable Tourism or the Certificate in Sustainable Leadership.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Completed your requirements and ready to collect your badge?<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/A5kAZGG1j4Zyf3Z5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply to receive your micro-credential badge here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Required Course:<\/h3>\n<p>BA 411: Sustainable Tourism &#8211; 4 credits<\/p>\n<p><em>Select one of the following two courses:<\/em><br \/>\nBA 483: Sustainability Leadership &#8211; 4 credits<br \/>\nBA 490: Case Studies in Corporate Sustainability &#8211; 4 credits<\/p>\n<p><em>Select one of the following two courses:<\/em><br \/>\nES 421: Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development &#8211; 4 credits<br \/>\nES 423: Sustainability and Natural Resources &#8211; 4 credits<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>All courses taken for the 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