This is the 2026-2027 catalog. If you began in another year, you may need a different catalog.

2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

The Graduate Certificate in ESG focuses on the principles of environment, social and governance (ESG) and its practical application across organizations. Students will learn the fundamentals of ESG components, reporting, tracking, and application. This program is 100% online. 

Required Courses:
SMGT 720Applied Research and the Triple Bottom Line3
SMGT 730Policy, Law and the Ethics of Sustainability3
SMGT 740Economics of Sustainability3
Total Credits9

Admission Requirements

The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.

In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:

  • 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
  • International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog.

Note: Students who are already in a degree program do not need to apply to a certificate that is connected to their degree. You may fill out a form, instead, Graduate Certificate Declare Form.

Progress to Completion

  1. Candidate applies to the ESG Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
  2. Candidate is admitted to the ESG Certificate program.
  3. Student fulfills the program course requirements.
  4. Students also completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree. 
  5. Students who are not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu. 

NOTE: Graduate students who are already admitted to a degree program who wish to be enrolled in a certificate aligned with the degree are able to submit a Graduate Certificate Declaration form in lieu of this admission process (steps 1 and 2 above).