Careers
Companies and organizations around the world are addressing pressing environmental concerns by creating more sustainable business and development practices. This graduate certificate will teach you the latest climate disclosure rules for industry, as set forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and prepare you to guide organizations in this urgent and important work.
Occupations
The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and make your mark as a professional who has the skills that employers need most.
Potential careers include:
- Environmental consultant
- Sustainability manager
- Environmental planner
- Environmental resource manager
- Land use specialist
- Business operations specialist
- Environmental compliance inspector
- Environmental economist
Career services
An added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State’s Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world. You can also tap into the Ecampus Career Hub, an all-in-one virtual career center that offers career advice, the latest job postings, valuable events and curated resources that will help you make important career connections.
Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 19 quarter credits are equal to 12.67 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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