Sustainability and Business

Unique Features

• Learn the competitive implications of sustainability and build a tool kit for industry and economic analysis that will guide your decision-making.
• Tailor your learning by choosing electives that align with your goals, exploring topics such as sustainable global innovation or social entrepreneurship.
• Deepen your learning with experience through applied projects and real-world case studies.
• Access career guidance from expert counselors at Northeastern’s office of Employer Engagement and Career Design.
• Grow your professional network by studying with peers from diverse academic and industry backgrounds.
• Build toward a future master’s degree at Northeastern by earning credits you can apply toward an eligible program.

Program Objectives

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Business is designed to help professionals in any industry or business function make intelligent decisions about sustainability—by understanding its implications for both the larger community and the bottom line. This flexible program builds your skill set and deepens your knowledge base in just four or five courses, giving you a valuable credential that you can leverage for a more senior role at your current job, use as a stepping stone toward a new position, or build the foundation for a future master’s degree at Northeastern.

The coursework blends knowledge from multiple disciplines—including economics, entrepreneurship, and innovation—to build a framework for decision-making that drives social value.

Career Outlook

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Business is a powerful step toward accelerating your career. The program can help you become a more knowledgeable and influential decision-maker in your current industry or business function, or it can lay the foundation for pursuing a career as a sustainability analyst or consultant.

Employers especially value the signature D’Amore-McKim emphasis on the role of data and technology in the global marketplace—which has substantial implications for sustainable business. Depending on your experience and available opportunities, you may be able to leverage your graduate certificate for a role with more influence on decision-making, a higher salary, or greater job security—or land a new position altogether. You may also consider applying credits earned toward an eligible master’s degree at Northeastern, such as the Part-Time MBA program.

Accreditation Information

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.