Career Benefits

The Graduate Certificate in Green Business Strategy is well suited for the individual who is seeking a new career path as a professional in the field of sustainability and green management.  Courses provide the background information about this industry and emphasize development of competencies important for employment in this new field.  Positioned at the graduate level, this Certificate treats these subjects from a leadership and upper management perspective.  The Certificate, paired with an undergraduate degree in business or a technical field, provides the knowledge needed to transition into a management position or to pursue participation in an entrepreneurial venture related to this field.  Many companies are developing green initiatives and need leaders that can understand and manage their sustainability program along with attendant implications for human capital, finance, marketing, and operations.  Graduates pursue careers in manufacturing, health care, government, or service sectors. 

Graduate Certificate students participate in a no-cost online orientation course which is available one week prior to the start of the program.  This course provides all of the information needed to be successful as a distance student.  Topics covered include: the course management system, academic expectations and policies, and access to support services.