Certificate
Environmental Management
Build your leadership skills and develop effective solutions to complex environmental challenges. Lead business strategy that incorporates environmental policy and impact, risk assessment and management, and sustainability. Sharpen skills in
- Applying the ISO 14001 framework as the gold standard for environmental management
- Leading teams and organizations ethically and creatively
- Directing regulatory compliance reporting and strategy
- Leveraging root cause analysis and other tools to minimize environmental impact
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Format
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Duration
As few as 6 months
Duration
As few as 12 months
Top-Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Brian Cicero
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Free Application
University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
Skills You’ll Learn
Implement finance strategy within the environmental context
Comply to statutes and regulations
Construct a personal leadership development plan
Curriculum
Specialized Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Environmental Management requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
| 4 Concentration Courses |
Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Environmental Management requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit
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4
Concentration Courses
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2
Elective Courses
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Sample Schedule
Plan your schedule to complete your graduate certificate. Finish quickly in just six months or take up to two years (four course certificate) or three years for a six-course certificate.
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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| 4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Interested in a master’s degree?
Explore our Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management with a concentration in Environmental Management.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready and that’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Environmental Management
Employment of environmental professionals is projected to grow 8% through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Businesses are expected to continue to work with environmental professionals to help them minimize the impact their operations have on the environment.
Private business and corporations looking to identify as eco-friendly are likely to provide more opportunities in the consulting arena.
Job Titles
Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary: National Average
$68,910
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Hear from Our Students
Theme: Job Satisfaction
Environmental Policy and Management
“I was already working in my field and I was loving my field and so, I wanted to continue to be on the ground, getting my hands dirty, making an impact while pursuing my master’s at the same time.” —Dayna Reggero, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
William Bellamy
Senior Vice President of Global Water Services, CH2M Hill
David Stewart
Stewart Environmental Consultants, Inc
Joel Hirschboeck
Director of Risk Management, Jefferson County Public Schools
Lyle Laverty
Colorado State Parks Director
Howard Roitman
Former Director of Environmental Programs, Colorado Department of Public Health & Safety
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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