Program Overview

Introduction to the Energy Economics and Global Sustainability Certificate

The Energy Economics and Global Sustainability Certificate is an industry-focused program designed to navigate global challenges at the intersection of energy technology systems, economic policies, and environmental sustainability. This certificate equips students with the knowledge to drive innovative solutions, shape energy policies, and lead sustainability efforts to address today's pressing energy challenges through collaboration among engineers, economists, and energy industry experts.

Admission Requirements

This certificate program is open to individuals holding a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Science, and/or Mathematics, or those who are currently accepted into a graduate degree program at Missouri S&T. Upon admission to the program, students must complete the four designated certificate courses.

Program Completion Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate, students must maintain an average cumulative grade point of 3.0 or higher in the certificate courses. After admission, students will have three years to complete the program.

Gateway for Admission to Master's Degree

Students admitted to the certificate program will have non-degree graduate status; however, they will earn graduate credit for the courses they complete. If the student completes the four-course sequence with a grade of B or better in each of the courses taken, they, upon application, will be admitted to the M.S. degree program in Economics and Innovation. The certificate credits taken by the students admitted to the M.S. degree program will count towards their master's degrees.

Required Courses

• ECON 5543: Innovation Economics and Finance (3 credits)
• ECON 5658: Building Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) (3 credits)
• ECON 6030: Contemporary Issues in Energy Economics (3 credits)
• ECON 6638: Energy Policy and Economic Analysis (3 credits)