Online Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Certificate Programs

The online University of Wisconsin Sustainable Management bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs were developed with advice from industry experts and are taught by distinguished faculty from across the University of Wisconsin System. You’ll acquire the technical, environmental, and business knowledge you need to enter the field or advance your career in sustainability.

The online learning format offers students a flexible, convenient way to pursue their degree. Because the coursework in the program is entirely online, you can study and do homework whenever you like, wherever you have an internet connection. Courses have no set meeting times and you never need to come to campus. At the same time, you will have ready access to success coaches and faculty by phone and email, and you may take advantage of on-campus resources such as career assistance and libraries.

You’ll earn your degree from the University of Wisconsin, one of the largest and most widely respected public higher education systems in the country. And the multi-campus partnership means you’ll learn from expert faculty from across the UW System with strong connections to the industry.

Bachelor of Science | 21 Courses | 63 Credits

The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management is a 63-credit bachelor’s degree completion program. Students with an associate degree or approximately 60 credits of transferable college credit* are eligible to apply. You’ll graduate from the program with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability—and the connection between business, natural sciences, and social systems—with the skills needed to effect positive change.

*If you have less than 60 credits, we still encourage you to request information about the program. It may be possible to satisfy the credit requirements concurrent with foundational courses in the program. Contact an enrollment adviser by phone, 1-877-895-3276, or email learn@uwex.edu, for details.

Master of Science | 12 Courses | 34 Credits

The Master of Science in Sustainable Management is a 34-credit master’s degree program designed for adult students of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in advancing their career in sustainability and require the flexibility an online program offers. Students with a bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, are eligible to apply. You’ll graduate with the systems-thinking skills you need to lead sustainable change in any organization and you’ll be qualified for rewarding job opportunities across a wide range of industries.

Certificates | 4 Courses | 12 Credits

UW Sustainable Management offers two 12-credit, online certificate programs: Sustainable Management Science and Sustainable Enterprise Management. Each certificate consists of four 3-credit courses from the bachelor’s program. Coursework completed in the certificate applies toward the bachelor’s degree should you choose to enroll in the program.

Multi-Campus Partnership

UW Sustainable Management bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs are a partnership of UW Extended Campus and six University of Wisconsin campuses.

Bachelor of Science and certificates:  UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, and UW-Superior

Master of Science: UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior

Although you will take courses taught by faculty from all program partner campuses you will apply to a “home” campus. Your home campus is the institution from which you will receive financial aid (if you qualify), advising, career services, and your diploma. This is an online program, but your degree and transcripts will be identical to those earned by on-campus students.

Admission and graduation requirements may vary across these institutions. Visit the Application and Admission page for more information.

Business Partnerships

UW Sustainable Management degree programs were developed with input from industry leaders from a number of corporations and organizations. Visit the Business Partnerships page for a full list of organizations that contributed valuable insight to the program.

Accreditation

Whether online or on campus, University of Wisconsin programs have a reputation for delivering world-class education and student support. Accreditation is your assurance that you will graduate with skills that are relevant to your field and valued by employers.

University of Wisconsin institutions offering the online Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Certificates in Sustainable Management are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The programs have been approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.

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Find Out More

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Ready to apply? Visit our Application and Admission page.

Have questions about UW Sustainable Management online programs? Our enrollment advisers are available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or by appointment. Call: 1-877-895-3276, or email: learn@uwex.edu.