Sustainability Management Certificate of Professional Preparation
For Spring Term 2021, we are offering in-person, hybrid, remote and online courses.
In-person courses will have class meetings on campus in accordance with established College safety protocols. Hybrid courses will have a combination of in-person and remote/online content. Remote courses show a day and time and will have class meetings via live video. Online courses will contain fully online content without set meeting times.
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For an increasing number of businesses, the bottom line is not only profit, but also the planet. As organizations add sustainability to their business goals, the need for skilled professionals to develop, implement and manage sustainable initiatives that create value is growing. With this certificate, you’ll learn proactive strategies to help businesses thrive while reducing their ecological footprint and benefiting their communities.
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Getting Started: Spring Term 2021
Oct. 1: Financial Aid
Jan. 4: Application
Jan. 11: Classes Begin
Why Seminole State?
- Industry-driven curriculum: Courses were developed with input from the regional business community and economic development agencies.
- Flexible schedule: Courses are offered online, so you can study when and where you want.
- Dedicated faculty: Faculty are industry-focused with real-world and classroom expertise.
- Affordable tuition: Seminole State has significantly lower costs than Florida's universities.
Additional Information
- Chris Beehner, Program Manager
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Sustainability Management Certificate of Professional Preparation
Type: BACC CPP
Major Code
: SUSTMGT-BC
CIP: 5553033010
Program Description
The Sustainability Management post-baccalaureate certificate prepares students for entry-level and mid-level positions within the growing field of sustainability. The curriculum emphasizes the skills necessary to manage sustainability programs and initiatives regardless of prior management experience or training. The Sustainability Management certificate prepares students for careers as Sustainability Coordinators, Sustainability Managers and Sustainability Directors in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Program Admission
Prerequisite: A conferred Bachelor's degree, from a regionally accredited institution, with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.0 is required to qualify for admission consideration.
Choose 9 credits from the following list:
Textbook information will be available online for each term's courses 45 days prior to the first day of classes for the term.
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Tuition and Fees*
| Seminole State | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $1,799 |
| Room and Board | -0- |
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Total | $2,299 |
For more information on Seminole State's tuition and fees, please see the 2019-20 fee schedule.
* Tuition costs are based on 15 total credit hours for this program in the Fall 2019 and/or Spring 2020 terms for in-state students. Book expenses are estimates and may vary by course. Lab fees and other fees that may assessed at the time of registration may be viewed in the College fee schedule. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.
Career Opportunities
Profession
Sustainability professionals help organizations achieve their goals by ensuring that their business practices are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Sustainability managers come from diverse backgrounds, have different job titles and perform a broad range of duties. Sustainability managers are responsible for developing and implementing an organization's sustainability plans and presenting these plans to senior staff. They might also be responsible for ensuring that an organization is in compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations. Many sustainability managers rely on their public relations and communications skills to work with concerned citizens in local communities.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Opportunities
- Sustainability Analyst
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Sustainability Manager
- Director of Sustainability
- Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
- Resilience Manager
Job Outlook
Though the outlook of each career path will vary, on the whole, sustainability careers are growing rapidly. Sustainability is a burgeoning industry that is growing as technology advances and the world's usual natural resources become more and more scarce. Green jobs and careers in sustainability are also beginning to replace jobs that once existed in now-dead industries, resulting in a rapid growth rate. Source: EnvironmentalScience.org
Although the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not have wage data specifically for sustainability occupations, you can view information on sustainability careers on the BLS Green Jobs website. Nationally, careers in sustainability offer competitive salaries.