Sustainable Business Management (Optional Co-op)

Program description

Recognition of the need for managers with sustainability expertise continues to grow as local and global organizations are re-positioning sustainability core to business strategy. The Sustainable Business Management graduate certificate program provides students with the diverse skill set needed to lead the transformational change required to address today's complex sustainability challenges in any organization or institution. Whether optimizing a product or service through a triple bottom-line approach, evaluating investment opportunities based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, leading an organization to more sustainable operations or managing change and promoting engagement for sustainability, graduates will be able to apply their skills in a variety of settings. Students are provided with flexible project options, including opportunities to work with local clients and community partners to develop future-fit plans to generate greater value, contribute to the circular economy, and to devise innovative marketing solutions. Students may also take advantage of experiential learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, such as volunteering at a local sustainability-oriented organization, and attending field trips, workshops, and networking events. Upon program completion, graduates will be well positioned to write the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) exam and become a Certified Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA). The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.