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University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership Certificate
University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management

Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership Certificate

Minneapolis, USA

2 Semesters

English

Full time

Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership Certificate focuses on equipping professionals with the skills to lead sustainability efforts in organizations. This program addresses essential strategies for fostering responsible practices and policies that align with environmental and social governance standards.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles like sustainability manager, corporate social responsibility officer, and compliance specialist in various sectors. Careers may also include positions in non-profits and government agencies focusing on environmental protection and social equity.

Introduction

Prepare to lead sustainable solutions to the environmental and social challenges organizations face in Minnesota and around the globe.

Many organizations today strive to meet the triple bottom line — people, the planet, and profit. By pursuing your Sustainable Environmental, Social, and Governance Leadership Graduate Certificate, you can prepare to oversee efforts to achieve net zero emission targets and commit to ethical practices at companies in Minnesota and around the globe.

Developed through a collaboration between the Carlson School of Management, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and the Institute on the Environment (IonE), the Sustainable ESG Certificate program focuses on public policy and sustainability concepts relevant to modern business positions. You'll learn from faculty who impart expertise from multiple disciplines, enabling you to design and implement ESG improvements in a variety of job sectors.

Courses/topics include: Change Leadership for Environmental, Social, and Governance Action; Foundations in Sustainability Science.

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

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