The Baumhart Certificate in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) will rapidly equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to be effective today as companies determine how they engage in broader societal issues – from climate change to water scarcity, from community stakeholders to internal diversity, equity and inclusion. The Certificate will equip leaders and emerging leaders who are already working in companies to accelerate their personal and company’s ESG journey by developing fundamental skills to navigate different ESG approaches, assess ESG risks and opportunities, implement ESG initiatives, and ultimately deliver and report financial and societal impacts.
Curriculum
The certificate requires the completion of five courses (15 credit hours).
In addition to two ESG-focused courses, you can choose three electives from: the Quinlan School of Business, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, and the School of Environmental Sustainability.
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
MGMT 444 | Introduction to ESG - Expectations & Opportunities | 3 |
| 9 |
| Sustainable Systems - Natural Science Perspectives | |
| Sustainable Systems - Social Science Perspectives | |
| Introduction to Environmental Law & Policy | |
| Water Law & Policy | |
| Energy Law & Policy | |
| Food Systems Analysis | |
| Introduction to Sustainability Concepts & Impacts | |
| Sustainable Business Management | |
| Managing and Motivating in the Workplace | |
| Group Process and Facilitation | |
| Data Driven Decision Making | |
| Business Ethics | |
| Global Environmental Ethics | |
| Social Enterprise | |
| Managerial Epidemiology | |
| Public Health Policy: Concepts and Practice | |
| Introduction to Global Health | |
| Global Maternal & Child Health | |
MGMT 445 | ESG in Practice-Business Leadership in Times of Change | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1 |
Fall |
MGMT 444 |
Introduction to ESG - Expectations & Opportunities |
3 |
|
3 |
| Hours | 6 |
Winter |
|
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
Spring |
MGMT 445 |
ESG in Practice-Business Leadership in Times of Change |
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
Summer |
|
3 |
| Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
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