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Sustainable Business Graduate Certificate

10
Credits to Earn Your Certificate
95%
CSU Online Grad Students Secured Plans Related to Their Career
93%
Grad Students Would Choose CSU Online Again
$498M
In research expenditures in FY23
Certificate Overview Open Accordion

Earn your graduate certificate in sustainable business online with CSU

As the business world continues to evolve, more companies have realized the benefits of operating in a more sustainable way. In a market that pushes companies toward adopting more ethical, environmentally conscious practices, demand continues to grow for professionals who can help organizations succeed while also making a positive impact.

Learn to strike a balance between prioritizing people, planet, and profit

Businesses everywhere are acknowledging their responsibility in fostering a sustainable future. Larger corporations often now generate sustainability reports to monitor and evaluate their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

By earning a graduate certificate in sustainable business, you can pursue a career that harmonizes the interests of people, the environment, and your organization. Begin developing the skills necessary to promote social and sustainable business practices in the workplace.

Develop in-demand skills

Whatever your role or industry, having a social and sustainable business acumen can help you stand out in a competitive workforce.

In this program, you will learn:

  • Emerging trends and strategies in green business
  • Ways to integrate economic, social and environmental goals into your work
  • How to identify the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss on business and society
  • Methods to analyze ethical, legal, and regulatory implications inherent in business situations

Option to pursue your master’s degree

Courses successfully completed with a grade of "B" or better as part of this online graduate certificate may also count toward elective credit hours required for completion of CSU’s online Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), after formal admission per University transfer policies. However, successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.

Tuition benefits

The Colorado State University College of Business offers special tuition benefits for the following:

  • Colorado residents are eligible for a 5% tuition benefit. Please note that a Colorado address does not automatically equate to residency. Connect with your enrollment counselor or academic advisor to confirm eligibility.
  • Active military, honorably discharged veterans, military spouses, and military dependents are eligible for a 15% tuition benefit.
  • Corporate partners may qualify for 10% off the cost of tuition. Reach out to CSU’s admissions team to learn if your company offers a corporate partner tuition benefit.
  • Alumni of CSU Fort Collins are eligible for a 15% tuition benefit.
How to Apply Open Accordion

Application Deadlines

Fall semester July 31
Spring semester January 1

Start your application online and upload materials directly into the online system. You can save your progress and return any time.

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1 Review Admission Requirements

Graduate certificate applicants generally must meet or exceed the following criteria:1

  • An undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution in any field
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from your most recent degree completed2
  • International applicants: minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores3
  1. While we encourage our students to meet the minimum criteria, failure to meet one may be offset by strengths in other areas, as determined by the Graduate Program Committee.
  2. Please submit an academic performance explanation if your GPA was lower than 3.0.
  3. A minimum Internet-based TOEFL score of 86 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a minimum of PTE score of 58 is required for all certificates except Accounting Ethics and Auditing, which requires a minimum Internet-based TOEFL score of 95 or minimum IELTS score of 7.0.

2 Complete Online Application

Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.

  • Choose "Sustainable Business (Certificate) – Distance" when choosing the Program of Study. (Note: You must first select "Certificate" at the top.)

3Request Transcripts

Request one official transcript from the institution where you earned your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.

Electronic (preferred):
Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial.

Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.

Mail (if necessary):
Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University – Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062

Check Your Application Status

View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.

Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.

For International Applicants

Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Learn more about English language proficiency requirements.

Questions?

We love learning about your goals and answering any questions you have.

cobgradinfo@colostate.edu

Program Details

Courses
Online
Credits
10
Tuition
$998 per credit
Same in-state tuition for all.
Learn more about financial aid and scholarships Tuition/fees are just part of the cost to attend CSU. Learn more about the full Cost of Attendance
Certificate Awarded
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business
Time Frame
Can be completed in two semesters
Admission Reqs.
  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution.
  • A 3.00 GPA or higher on all undergraduate coursework. Exceptions to this are made on a case-by-case basis.

Application Dates

Fall semester
July 31
Spring semester
January 1

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