Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business

Eligibility and Requirements

Generally, graduate certificate applicants must meet or exceed the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution in any field
  A minimum of two years of professional work experience. When evaluating your professional experience, we look for full-time positions, career progression, and an increase in responsibilities.​
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from your most recent degree completed
  Please submit an academic performance explanation with your application if your GPA was lower than 3.0.
• International applicants: minimum TOEFL or IELTS or PTE scores

  A minimum Internet-based TOEFL score of 86, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a minimum of PTE score of 58 is required for all certificates. The test must have been taken within the past two years.

Learn more about How to Apply

Application Deadlines

For fall admission:
Jul 31

For spring admission:
Jan 1

Select a minimum of 10 credits from the following:

Organizations are increasingly responding to the challenges of a changing environment by adopting a triple bottom-line approach that prioritizes people, planet and profit. Professionals with sustainable business credentials are in high demand and are positioned for successful careers that will make a positive impact.

Organizations that prioritize sustainable practices are prepared for long-term success, and by studying sustainable business, you can play a powerful role in shaping those practices. You’ll have the skills to develop plans that utilize ESG metrics, protect your organizational brand from risks and discover new ways to generate profit while being environmentally and socially responsible.