Certificate Programs

In addition to our MBA programs, BGI awards a variety of certificates for graduate credit. These include both a fundamentals of sustainable business program and industry focused programs. Each certificate delves deep into the unique opportunities and challenges in sustainability, whether focused on general business or in some of the core industry sectors that are changing business for good.

Certificate in Sustainable Business

BGI’s Certificate in Sustainable Business deepens students’ understanding of sustainable business practices and empowers them to lead more equitable, environmentally-restorative and profitable businesses.

Certificate in Sustainable Built Environment

BGI’s Certificate in Sustainable Built Environment explores the systemic, philosophical and historical forces that have given rise to the field, and examines technological, political and economic forces shaping its current and future development, providing a solid overview of the trends favoring a shift to a more sustainable built environment.

Certificate in Sustainable Energy Solutions

BGI’s Certificate in Sustainable Energy Solutions provides an overview of the terms, concepts, technologies and framework needed to take a concept or idea for a new venture through the final steps to making the “pitch” in the sustainable energy marketplace.

Certificate in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems

BGI’s Certificate in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems offers an integrated examination of food systems in the U.S. and the broader movement toward sustainable practices, innovation and whole-systems development.