Become the
Sustainability Leader
Today's Employers Need
Today, sustainability is simply smart business, and, as leading companies are finding, a key driver of financial health. That’s why more and more organizations are looking for sustainability-minded professionals who have the new management skills necessary to compete in a world of limited resources and rising consumer expectations.
Are you eager to help the world do business better?
Your bright new future starts here.
For people, planet, profit—and for your career
Designed for busy adults, University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management online bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs will prepare you with the technical, environmental, and business knowledge you need to tackle an economy where balancing the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit is critical to a company’s success. Expert faculty and flexible schedules are just two advantages of these online programs.
Why choose this program?
A partnership between UW-Extension and six University of Wisconsin campuses, UW Sustainable Management programs are a smart choice for busy adult learners who want to advance their careers while balancing work, family, and other commitments. You will:
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Learn to implement sustainable business practices that boost the triple bottom line
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Study under top faculty from across the UW System
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Complete coursework online, when and where you want
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Gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace
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Graduate from an institution employers respect
Online format fits your busy life
We understand it’s not easy to juggle the responsibilities of work and family while trying to complete your degree or certificate. That’s why this program is online to give you freedom and flexibility.
- Access course content from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
- No 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
Make a difference in a rewarding career
A UW Sustainable Management degree can be the foundation for a variety of high-growth positions, including:
- global supply manager
- sustainability program coordinator
- chief sustainability officer
- sustainable logistics consultant
- director of sustainability
- sustainability specialist
See what students and graduates say
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“I’ve always been interested in the environment, but in the Sustainable Management master’s program, I was able to delve into many different aspects of sustainability such as climate change, deforestation, resource management, and the effects of water and air pollution.”
Ken Holdorf , 2015 Graduate
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“My Sustainable Management master’s degree helped me get promoted to a top position at my company.“
Angela Dybdahl Oroian , 2015 Graduate
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“My boss loves that I got a bachelor’s degree from UW Sustainable Management. It boosted me as a candidate when I applied to the job I have now.“
Nate Tillis , 2015 Graduate
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“The UW Sustainable Management program changed my life and outlook completely. Now, at my current job, I’m not just perpetuating the machine, I’m changing the way it runs.“
Peter Flannery , 2013 Graduate
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“The Sustainable Management degree set me up for success in a business career, which is something I didn’t expect when I started. I learned how to phrase my arguments in a way that makes business sense and achieves social outcomes.”
Maggie Layden , 2012 Graduate
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“The Sustainable Management program brings together students and instructors with a wealth of backgrounds. That opens up discussions that make you see the world’s resources and how we use them in a whole new light.”
Steve Brester , Current Student
Earn your bachelor’s, master’s, or certificate online
Bachelor’s Degree
Become a sustainability-minded manager in any organization with this bachelor’s degree-completion program.
Master’s Degree
Lead sustainable change at your current organization or build a new career that requires systems-thinking skills.
Certificates
Broaden your knowledge in the science or business of sustainability by completing one or both certificate programs.
Learn from exceptional faculty
The UW Sustainable Management curriculum is designed and taught by distinguished faculty from six UW System campuses, bringing you diverse expertise from some of the top experts in the state. View our faculty biographies.
Grow your skills with an engaging,
interdisciplinary curriculum
Pay the same affordable tuition, in or out of state
Tuition is $398 per credit for the bachelor’s completion and certificate programs (63 credits and 12 or 15 credits, respectively), and $689 per credit for the master’s program (34 credits total).
You will pay the same low tuition regardless of your state of residence.
Achieve your goals with a University of Wisconsin education
Guide to Your Sustainable Management Degree
Receive a four-page overview of the bachelor’s or master’s degree program, complete with information on courses, careers, and tuition.
Guide to Your Sustainable Management Degree
Receive a four-page overview of the bachelor’s or master’s degree program, complete with information on courses, careers, and tuition.
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