Graduate Certificate in Sustainability in Business at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Drive positive environmental and social change in business to better understand and manage the large-scale environmental, economic and social systems that shape collective well-being. Sustainability affects all areas of business including strategy, human resources, product development, operations, supply chain, risk assessments, marketing, communications, financing, investor relations, auditing and reporting. Deepen your understanding of key environmental, social, economic and governance issues facing businesses today.

Faculty: Darla Moore School of Business | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Graduate students can add this 12 credit hour certificate to a program of study to enhance career opportunities and professional development. You must complete required courses — Business, Markets, and Sustainability and International Business and Sustainable Development — plus two approved electives focusing on a specific sustainability interest.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Sustainability Manager, Environmental Engineers, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Sustainability Analyst, Sustainability Consultant, Supply Chain Manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): The Sustainability in Business Certificate will be open to all graduate students at USC (primarily graduate students in the Moore School of Business). Candidates who possess the following credentials may generally consider themselves competitive for admission to the Graduate Sustainability in Business Certificate. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all coursework completed beyond high school. A basic understanding of business concepts. A professional background in business, engineering, environmental science, law, public health, or sustainability is beneficial but not required. For international applicants, a TOEFL score of 95 or higher, or an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher. Each application is evaluated by the admissions committee, which makes an official recommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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