Business, Environment, and Social Responsibility, Graduate/Professional Certificate

Program Overview

The Wisconsin School of Business Graduate/Professional Certificate in Business, Environment, and Social Responsibility (BESR) equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage businesses that integrate economic, environmental, and social decision-making. The program offers a foundation in business sustainability, advanced coursework in business sustainability, and elective coursework from various disciplines. Graduates are prepared for careers in industry, consulting, government, and NGOs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Wisconsin School of Business Graduate/Professional Certificate in Business, Environment, and Social Responsibility (BESR) aims to enhance graduate students' understanding of sustainable business practices. The program equips participants with real-world skills and knowledge to manage enterprises that integrate economic, environmental, and social decision-making into their operations.

Objectives:

• Analyze the interrelationships between business, society, and the natural environment to address sustainability challenges.
• Synthesize knowledge of business, the natural environment, and society to develop and implement sustainability solutions.
• Cultivate an appreciation for the diverse contributions of different professions and disciplines to business sustainability.
• Prepare for business sustainability-related careers in industry, consulting, government, and NGOs (non-governmental organizations).

Outline:

Required Foundation Coursework

• MHR 710 Challenges & Solutions in Business Sustainability

School of Business - Advanced Business Sustainability Classes

• GEN BUS 713 Role of Business in Society
• GEN BUS 714 Corporate Governance and Board Membership
• MHR 617 Diversity in Organizations
• REAL EST 651 Green - Sustainable Development
• RMI 650 Sustainability, Environmental and Social Risk Management

Other Elective Coursework

Students can select up to 6 credits of additional courses from the following categories:

• School of Business courses
• Multiple Schools/Colleges/Institutes courses
• College of Agricultural & Life Sciences courses
• College of Letters & Science courses
• Law School courses
• School of Medicine and Public Health courses

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in business sustainability-related fields, including:

• Industry
• Consulting
• Government
• NGOs (non-governmental organizations)