Graduate Certificate in Clean Energy and Sustainability in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Boston

By pursuing the graduate certificate in Clean Energy & Sustainability (a collaborative program between UMass Boston's College of Management and the School for the Environment), you'll develop essential skills to excel in this expanding field while connecting with local businesses, nonprofits, social enterprises, and organizations dedicated to creating a more sustainable future.

Massachusetts leads in sustainability innovation, and this certificate prepares you to capitalize on emerging opportunities in energy efficiency, smart grid technology, carbon markets, and associated financial and professional services.

Credits earned through this certificate program can be applied toward a graduate degree if you decide to further your education.

Through this program, you will:

Examine environmental issues and assess solutions from multiple disciplinary viewpoints
Learn about sustainable technologies, policies, and methods to help organizations minimize their ecological footprint and enhance sustainability
Build project management and communication competencies to successfully execute sustainability projects within organizations

Career Pathways
As a sustainability analyst, assess organizational environmental effects and provide informed recommendations. Work as an energy efficiency consultant to pinpoint conservation opportunities and create reduction strategies. Alternatively, serve as a policy analyst examining environmental regulations and their consequences. These represent just some of the potential career paths.

Potential career outcomes include:

Sustainability Director
Environmental Assessment Specialist
Sustainability Engineer
Clean Energy Consultant
Sustainability Advisor
Eco-Friendly Construction Expert