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 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 or certificate. 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 or certificate 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 across the UW System with strong connections to the industry.
Visit the Business Partnerships page for a list of organizations that contributed valuable insight to the program.
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, it may be possible to satisfy the credit requirements concurrent with foundational courses in the program. Contact an enrollment adviser by phone, 608-800-6762, or email learn@uwex.wisconsin.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 online, undergraduate and graduate, certificate programs. Undergraduate certificate programs include Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Enterprise. Graduate certificate programs include Sustainability and Well-being.
Each 12-credit certificate consists of four courses. Coursework completed in the certificate applies toward the respective degree program should you choose to enroll as a degree-seeking student. For more details, visit UW Sustainable Management Certificates.
UW System Collaboration
UW Sustainable Management bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs are a partnership of UW Extended Campus and these University of Wisconsin campuses: UW-Green Bay, UW-Parkside, UW-Oshkosh, UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior.
When you apply, you will need to choose a home campus. Your home campus is the institution from which you will receive financial aid, advising, career services, and your diploma.
Your choice of home campus is a matter of personal preference. Our campus partners share equal responsibility in the program, and you will take courses taught by faculty from all respective program partner campuses. As a student you will complete your degree or certificate entirely online. Your educational experience will be the same regardless of your campus choice, and your degree and transcripts will be identical to those earned by on-campus students.
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.
Have questions about UW Sustainable Management online programs? Talk to an enrollment adviser.