Sustainability, Graduate/Professional Certificate

Program Overview

The Sustainability Graduate/Professional Certificate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison allows students to tailor their graduate education by incorporating sustainability training into any degree program. The interdisciplinary curriculum covers environmental, economic, and social factors, preparing students for careers in sustainability-related fields such as industry, academia, NGOs, government agencies, and consulting. Students can earn the certificate without extending their time or expenses, and PhD students can use it to meet their doctoral breadth requirement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Sustainability Graduate/Professional Certificate provides students with the opportunity to tailor their graduate experience by incorporating sustainability training into any graduate degree program offered at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Students can earn the certificate by selecting courses that fulfill both their degree program and Sustainability certificate requirements. This allows most students to add the Sustainability certificate without extending their time or expenses. Additionally, PhD students can use the certificate to meet their doctoral breadth requirement, but in these cases, courses may not be double-counted for major requirements.

Objectives:

The interdisciplinary curriculum of the Sustainability certificate considers environmental, economic, and social factors. Through coursework and cocurricular activities focused on solving sustainability challenges across Wisconsin, students gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and solutions involved in addressing today's pressing sustainability issues. The certificate can be a valuable asset for students preparing for sustainability-related careers in industry, academia, NGOs, government agencies, or consulting.

Outline:

The Sustainability certificate program includes coursework divided into three thematic areas:

Economics & Development (Economy)

Systems Analysis, Planning & Engineering (Systems)

Careers:

The Sustainability certificate program prepares students for sustainability-related careers in the following sectors:

• Industry
• Academia
• NGOs
• Government agencies
• Consulting