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SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT CAREERS

Build a Future

For you and for the world.

There’s no time to waste: in order to avoid climate catastrophe, we need to completely transform the business world. This transformation requires individuals with the skills and knowledge to drive change. That’s where our program comes in. You’ll be prepared for a variety of career paths, from working at sustainable companies, driving sustainable practices or implementing policies at the local, state and national levels.

What Can You Do with a Sustainability Degree?

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In-Demand Skills

More and more, traditional careers are requiring green skills, and sustainability careers are projected to grow by 9% through 2030, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

High Potential Salary

$95,500 median salary for sustainability directors, nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Varied Careers

Sustainability expertise opens an ever-growing range of career options in corporations, government, not-for-profits and more.

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Career Options

The career paths listed below represent real careers in sustainability from past graduates and current students in our program:

  • Supervisor of Production & Operating Workers
  • Financial Analyst
  • Sustainability Director
  • Environmental Manager
  • Insurance Executive
  • Production Designer
  • Sustainability Officer

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