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Degrees and Certificates in Sustainable Management
Earn your bachelor’s, master’s, or certificate in sustainable management from the University of Wisconsin.
Courses are completed entirely online—an ideal format for busy professionals.
Aptitude tests, such as the GMAT or GRE, are not required for admission to the master’s degree program.
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Working together we can achieve a sustainable future.
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the present needs of society without compromising the needs of future generations.” Today, more organizations recognize their role in conserving the planet’s resources and improving the communities in which they do business.
Study online, anytime, while staying connected.
Access course content from any device
Zero on-campus meetings or requirements
No need to be online at a specific time for classes
Interact with faculty and fellow students via online discussion boards
Sustainability + Business
Learn how to integrate social responsibility into business strategy.
By earning your bachelor’s, master’s, or certificate in sustainable management you’ll gain the skills and knowledge that make the connection between business, environmental science, and social systems. Students with a wide range of work experience and education have found success as graduates of our programs and are making a difference in the world today.
21 courses. 63 credits. Sustainable business skills. Courses in environmental science and policy, economics, triple bottom line accounting, systems thinking, natural resource management, corporate social responsibility, and more.
The bachelor’s degree is a degree completion program, designed for people who already have 60+ college credits or an associate degree that want to earn their bachelor’s degree.
A partnership of UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, and UW-Superior
4 courses. 12 credits. Learn about the environmental science behind sustainability by exploring climate change, ecology, energy systems and emerging technologies, and natural resource management.
The undergraduate certificate in Environmental Sustainability shares courses with the bachelor’s degree. Certificate students will receive credit for these courses if they continue to the bachelor’s degree program.
A partnership of UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, and UW-Superior
4 courses. 12 credits. Strengthen an organization’s ability to implement sustainability initiatives. Courses in triple bottom line accounting, economics, organizational behavior, and information systems.
The undergraduate certificate in Sustainable Enterprise shares courses with the bachelor’s degree. Certificate students will receive credit for these courses if they continue to the bachelor’s degree program.
A partnership of UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, and UW-Superior
12 courses. 34 credits. Courses in triple bottom line accounting, economics, public policy, change management, and more. Elective courses in climate change, waste management, supply chain, and corporate social responsibility.
A partnership of UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior
4 courses. 12 credits. Society’s well-being depends on supportive environments where we live, work, and play. Courses in health and wellness, organizational behavior, the built environment, and corporate social responsibility.
The graduate certificate in Sustainability and Well-being shares courses with the master’s degree. Certificate students will receive credit for these courses if they continue to the master’s degree program.
A partnership of UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior
Scholarships Available Fall and Spring Semesters
Scholarships for new bachelor’s and master’s students
Since launching the scholarship program in 2011, UW Sustainable Management has awarded nearly $1,500,000 to students to help pay for their education and advance the positive impact of sustainability across the world.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be admitted to a campus and registered for at least one course in the UW Sustainable Management Bachelor or Master of Science program. Certificate and special students are not eligible.
A COLLABORATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN
Universities of Wisconsin is one of the largest and most widely respected public higher education systems in the country. By partnering with all UW campuses to offer online degrees and certificates, students of UW Extended Campus programs receive a quality University of Wisconsin education—no matter where they live and work.
UW campus partners offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sustainable Management, and certificates in Environmental Sustainability, Sustainable Enterprise, or Sustainability and Well-being—100% online.
UW Sustainable Management programs are a partnership of UW Extended Campus and
University of Wisconsin institutions offering the online Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management, Master of Science in Sustainable Management, Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability, Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Enterprise, and Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Well-being are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The programs have been approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.