FAQs
- Why choose a degree in Sustainable Management?
- Who is this the target audience of this program?
- What are the admission requirements?
- Are there any course prerequisites?
- What are the application requirements?
- Do I need to take the ACT or SAT?
- How do I know whether my credits will transfer?
- What campuses are offering this degree?
- Do I need to choose a home campus?
- What is the triple bottom line?
- Is this an online program?
- Are there specific enrollment/start times?
- Who are the instructors for the program?
- How long does it take to complete a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management degree?
- How long do I have to earn my degree?
- Are there benefits for veterans?
- Can I get financial aid?
- What are the tuition and fees?
- What subjects will the program cover?
- What courses are required?
- Can credits from another institution transfer to be used toward this degree?
- Are internships a required part of the program?
- How can I contact an adviser?
- How can I tell whether online learning is right for me?
- How can I support returning adult students?
Why choose a degree in Sustainable Management?
A Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management degree gives you the business, technical, and environmental knowledge and skills you need to be successful in today's triple bottom line economy. "triple bottom line" means a consideration of:
- Strong profitability (Profit)
- Vibrant communities (People)
- A healthy environment (Planet)
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Who is the target audience of this program?
The program is primarily aimed at working adults and nontraditional students.
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What are the admission requirements?
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management is a degree completion program designed for students who already have at least 60 college credits or an associate's degree with a 2.0 grade point average (GPA). (Prospective students who do not have an associate's degree can contact one of the participating campuses or UW Colleges to learn more about earning an associate's degree online.)
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Are there any course prerequisites?
Some Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management courses have prerequisites. If you have not completed some or all of the prerequisites as part of an associate's degree or prior coursework, you will need to complete them before taking specific courses. UW campus equivalents or other college/university equivalents may be substituted.
- College Algebra
- Statistics
- General Chemistry
- Introductory Biology
- Introductory Communications
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What are the application requirements?
You must apply to the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program through one of the four participating campuses: UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior. Use the Electronic Application for Admission and submit your $44 application fee, as well as your official college and high school transcripts.
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Do I need to take the ACT or SAT?
If you have an associate's degree or equivalent coursework, the ACT or SAT is not required.
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How do I know whether my credits will transfer?
Courses completed at other colleges or universities that have descriptions closely matching the descriptions of courses taught at the home campus will generally transfer as direct course equivalents.
If you have completed coursework at a University of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Technical College System campus, you can use the University of Wisconsin Transfer Information System to evaluate how your credits might transfer to your Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management home campus.
Once you have been admitted as a transfer student and confirm your intention to enroll, your home campus will conduct a complete credit evaluation.
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What campuses are offering this degree?
UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior have developed this degree program in collaboration with UW-Extension.
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Do I need to choose a home campus?
Yes. Although Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management students take classes from all four partner campuses, you will still need to apply to a home campus: UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, or UW-Superior. Doing so grants you access to specific campus resources such as advising, career assistance, libraries, and financial aid offices.
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What is the triple bottom line?
Triple bottom line is the basis of sustainable business management. It stands for the consideration of:
- Strong profitability (Profit)
- Vibrant communities (People)
- A healthy environment (Planet)
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Is this an online program?
The program is completely online: there are no on-campus meetings or requirements. Books and materials are handled through an online bookstore.
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Are there specific enrollment/start times?
You may enter the program at the beginning of any term (fall, spring, or summer).
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Who are the instructors for the program?
Courses in the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program are taught by faculty from the four participating campuses. Online Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management courses have exactly the same rigor, requirements, and top-notch faculty as their on-campus counterparts.
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How long does it take to complete a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management degree?
It depends on how many courses you take in a semester. Twenty 3-credit courses plus a capstone course are required. Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer sessions, so it would be possible to complete the degree in two years, but only if you take full credit loads each semester.
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How long do I have to earn my degree?
There is no completion deadline. You may take as many semesters as you need to earn your degree.
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Are there benefits for veterans?
Yes, benefits are available for veterans. Contact the Veterans Coordinator at your home campus for detailed information.
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Can I get financial aid?
A variety of financial aid opportunities are available for returning adult students. Contact the Financial Aid office at your home campus for detailed information.
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What are the tuition and fees?
Tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program is $390 per credit beginning fall semester 2012. All courses are three credits. Textbooks are purchased separately and are not included in tution. There are no additional course or program fees.
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What subjects will the program cover?
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program covers the ways in which natural processes, business structures, and social needs intersect. Subject areas include:
- Economics of Environmental Sustainability
- Environmental Studies
- Information Systems
- Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability
- Natural Resource Management
- Triple Bottom Line Accounting for Managers
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What courses are required?
You are required to take each of the 21 courses in the curriculum. There are no electives, and, because of the unique nature of the program, no other courses may be substituted for courses in the curriculum. A complete course listing is available.
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Can credits from another institution transfer to be used toward this degree?
Transfer credits can be used to satisfy the first 60 credits, but not for the balance of the degree requirements. The 21 courses are all required; none are electives.
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Are internships a required part of the program?
Students are encouraged to participate in internships that provide opportunities for them to apply what they learn in work or field settings, but no internships are required.
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How can I contact an adviser?
Contact an adviser at 1-877-UW-LEARN (895-3276) or sustainable@learn.uwsa.edu.
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How can I tell whether online learning is right for me?
SmarterMeasure, is a free online personal assessment tool. To take READI, use the username and password provided here:
Username: sustainable
Password: management
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How can I support returning adult students?
To support the Adult Student Scholarship Fund, you can give online at the University of Wisconsin Foundation or fill out and mail a pledge form (PDF) . Please designate Outreach and E-Learning Extension on the form.