Energy Sustainability Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

A 12-credit certificate giving a foundation in sustainability, its economics and how the energy industry applies it through sustainable transportation fuels and low-carbon electricity, addressing energy from technology, business, economic, policy and social angles for students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Faculty: Patel College of Global Sustainability | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Required: Concepts and Principles of Sustainability and Economics and Finance for Sustainability; one of Renewable Transportation Fuels or Renewable Power Portfolio; and one of Bioresources for a Sustainable Future, ESG for Business Sustainability or Energy and Resources: Policy, Society and Innovation.

Career pathways

Careers in sustainability and sustainable energy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of South Florida graduate certificates (university-wide): Graduate certificate applicants at USF need a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (or a graduate GPA of 3.00, if applicable) and must be admitted to the certificate itself; admission to a certificate does not guarantee admission to a degree programme. Applicants without a bachelor's degree or higher from the United States or a designated English-speaking country submit English proficiency test scores (USF graduate minimums: IELTS 6.5; Duolingo English Test 110; TOEFL iBT 79 on the earlier scale or 4.5 on the scale used after 21 January 2026). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying.

Requirements published at program group level.

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

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