Program Overview

Patel College of Global Sustainability

The Patel College of Global Sustainability offers a comprehensive range of academic programs designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex challenges of sustainability in the modern world.

Energy Sustainability Certificate

Certificate Description

The Energy Sustainability Certificate program is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the key principles of sustainability, its economics, and how it is practiced by the energy industry. The program focuses on sustainable transportation fuels and electricity from natural resources with a small carbon footprint, preparing students for careers in sustainability and sustainable energy.

Program Details

• The certificate program provides a general foundation in sustainability and a thorough understanding of all forms of energy that can support a sustainable economy.
• It is designed to appeal to an audience with a wide range of backgrounds and career interests, addressing energy from all angles (technology, business, economic, policy, social).

Course Location/Delivery

• The Certificate is offered both fully online and on campus.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

Pre-Requisites

• None.

Curriculum Requirements

The program requires 12 credit hours, consisting of:

• IDS 6233 Concepts and Principles of Sustainability (Credit Hours: 3)
• IDS 6235 Economics and Finance for Sustainability (Credit Hours: 3)
• One of the following:
  • IDS 6207 Renewable Transportation Fuels (Credit Hours: 3)
  • IDS 6208 Renewable Power Portfolio (Credit Hours: 3)
• One of the following:
  • IDS 6210 Bioresources for a Sustainable Future (Credit Hours: 3)
  • IDS 6163 Environment, Social and Governance for Business Sustainability (Credit Hours: 3)
  • IDS 6206 Energy and Resources: Policy, Society and Innovation (Credit Hours: 3)

Time Limit / Average Time to Completion

• The approximate time to complete the Certificate is two years.

Credit Toward Graduate Degree

• Up to 12 hours of certificate course credits may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.