Graduate Certificate in Environmental, Social, & Governance
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 environment, social, and governance (ESG) and its practical application across organizations. Students will learn the fundamentals of ESG components, reporting, tracking, and application.
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.
The certificate consists of three courses, 9 credits:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SMGT 720 | Applied Research and the Triple Bottom Line | 3.00 |
| SMGT 730 | Policy, Law and Ethics of Sustainability | 3.00 |
| SMGT 740 | Economics of Sustainability | 3.00 |
| Total Hours | 9.00 | |
Additional information available at https://uwex.wisconsin.edu/certificates/environmental-social-and-governance-esg/