Sustainability & Environmental Studies
Sustainability & Environmental Studies
Get the skills to revitalize your career and the planet.
Are you interested in a career that has a positive impact on the world? UCLA Extension has certificate programs and courses in sustainability and environmental studies that can help you advance in the field or switch careers to a job that is in-demand, challenging, and rewarding.
Our courses are taught by industry experts, including UCLA’s Chief Sustainability Officer, whose mission is to foster partnerships among academic, research, and operational departments and to facilitate creating a world class living laboratory for sustainability at UCLA.
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Sustainability & Environmental Studies
Courses
MGMT X 481.5
Global Business Practices in Sustainability
This course provides an overview of global business practices in sustainability, focusing on the business rationale for sustainability, examining why and how businesses are addressing environmental and sustainability issues.
GEOG XL 5
People and the Earth's Ecosystems
Interested in learning about how human activity impacts the environment? If so, this course is for you. It explores the many ways humans influence the environment on local, national, and international scales.
ENVIRON X 400
Principles of Sustainability I: Introduction
This course lays the foundation for the study of global sustainability by providing a basic understanding of environmental systems and the interrelationship and effect of humans upon the environment.
MGMT X 401
Principles of Sustainability II: Current Issues and Case Studies
This course explores the business of sustainability through real-world and applied business case studies from various industries.
ENVIRON X 402
Principles of Sustainability III: Stakeholders and Engaging Communities
This course addresses the equity of sustainability efforts by individuals and groups, exploring environmental justice and socio-cultural behaviors that affect beliefs, change, and decision-making.
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Sustainability and Environmental Programs
Virtual Open House
Learn how our programs can help you achieve your career goals in sustainability in this informative online session, with an opportunity for Q&A.