Academic Catalog

Graduate Certificate in Climate Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Climate Leadership is an offering of the University of Wisconsin online collaborative M.S. in Sustainable Management program. Coursework completed in the certificate applies toward the master's degree should a student choose to enroll as a degree-seeking student in the program.

Coursework in this certificate focuses on the principles of sustainability, climate science and leadership.  Students will learn the fundamentals of sustainability and climate science in management, behavior and development of organizations, and the principles of corporate social responsibility.

For admission to the certificate program, a prospective student would complete the University of Wisconsin Online Admission Application as a "special student" - no application fee, transcripts, or prerequisites are required. A transcript for this certificate will be provided by the student's campus.

This certificate consists of the following three courses, 9 credits: 

SMGT 700Cultural and Historical Foundations of Sustainability3.00
SMGT 770Leading Sustainable Organizations3.00
SMGT 786Climate Change3.00
Total Hours9.00

Additional information available at https://uwex.wisconsin.edu/certificates/climate-leadership/