This certificate introduces the foundational knowledge and concepts for success in any sustainable business career. You’ll be able to compare and contrast competing conceptualizations of sustainable business models, redesign supply chains and products for waste reduction and circularity, set and achieve net-zero carbon targets, apply and report using various sustainability disclosure standards, manage and lead innovative sustainability initiatives and projects, and be aware of various impact investment strategies. Offered online only.
Curriculum
To earn the certificate, you must complete five graduate courses at the Business School, each of which requires three credit hours for a total of fifteen credit hours. You’ll take sustainable business courses across traditional accounting, finance, management, international business, and business analytics disciplines.
Take five sustainable business courses on the following topics:
- Key concepts and issues in sustainable business
- Sustainable supply chains and circularity
- Sustainability accounting, finance, and impact investing
- Corporate decarbonization strategies and carbon accounting
- Managing and leading sustainability initiatives
Flexibility to apply to a future MS degree. The Foundations of Sustainable Business Certificate can be stacked or combined with two additional Certificates from the list below to earn the Master of Science in Sustainable Business if you choose to apply later to the MS program.
- Environmental Sustainability Certificate
- Managing for Sustainability Certificate
- Risk Management and Resilience Certificate
- Social Enterprise Certificate
- Sustainable Energy Certificate
- Urban Sustainability and Infrastructure Certificate