The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the University of Wisconsin-Superior have collaborated to offer an online master’s degree program in Sustainable Management. The master’s degree in Sustainable Management is appropriate for students with an existing bachelor’s degree in a range of disciplines and the desire to continue their education in this developing field. The interdisciplinary nature of this degree encourages students to examine sustainability from different perspectives and the curriculum ensures that students gain a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which changing human activities affect our natural, social and economic environments.
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
Department website: https://uwex.wisconsin.edu/sustainable-management/masters/
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 GPA
- A personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing the reasons behind your decision to pursue this degree, your short- and long-term career goals, and the value you believe you will add to the learning experience of your fellow students.
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International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog. Please note that this program is entirely online. International students are welcome to apply for and enroll in an online program. However, they are unable to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa based on enrollment in this program.
Students with a GPA above 2.5 may be considered for provisional admission by an Admissions Committee consisting of representatives from all the participating campuses, although additional verification of academic record and potential could be requested.
Degree Requirements
Students who are adequately prepared when they enter the program may earn the degree by satisfactorily completing a minimum of 34 credits of course work, which includes 1 credit for a capstone preparation course and 3 credits for a capstone project. Those who lack appropriate prerequisites may need to take additional courses to strengthen their backgrounds. Credits earned in undergraduate courses cannot be applied toward the graduate degree in Sustainable Management.
All students in the Sustainable Management program are required to complete a core curriculum of 24 credits, the capstone preparation course and the capstone course. The remaining 6 credits can be selected from a group of specialty track electives based on the student’s areas of interest.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 24 | |
| Cultural and Historical Foundations of Sustainability | ||
| The Natural Environment | ||
| Applied Research and the Triple Bottom Line | ||
| Policy, Law and the Ethics of Sustainability | ||
| Economics of Sustainability | ||
| The Built Environment | ||
| Geopolitical Systems: Decision Making for Sustainability on the Local, State and National Level | ||
| Leading Sustainable Organizations | ||
| Speciality Electives - choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Travel Course | ||
| Corporate Social Responsibility | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Sustainable Water Management | ||
| Waste Management and Resource Recovery | ||
| Climate Change | ||
| Capstone Experience | 4 | |
| Capstone Preparation Course | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Total Credits | 34 | |
Progress to Degree
Steps Toward the Degree
- The candidate applies to the Master of Sustainable Management program by submitting an application, official transcripts, resume, statement of intent and two letters of reference to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
- The candidate is admitted to the Master of Sustainable Management program by the program Chair.
- The student fulfills the degree requirements for the program.
- The student is awarded a Master of Sustainable Management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.