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Policy changes, technological advances, and an increased awareness of the world's resources are creating a growing need for advanced expertise in renewable energy and sustainability systems. This online master's degree program allows you to gain knowledge in renewable energy and sustainability systems, while gaining strong project development and leadership skills.
A graduate certificate is a great stand-alone credential to help create immediate opportunities in your career and can be a 12-credit head start toward the full master's degree.
The sustainability management and policy graduate certificate program empowers you to grow your ability to develop, manage, and improve manufacturing processes, corporate practices, and commercial products for enhanced long-term sustainability of your organization.
The solar energy graduate certificate program focuses on addressing the need for advanced understanding in resource assessment, project development, system design, and emerging technologies for solar electric systems.
Modern society is faced with the challenge — and opportunity — of balancing global energy demand with availability. These programs help you prepare to meet that challenge. As a bachelor of science student, you can enhance your skills in management and leadership. As a bachelor of arts student, you can improve your communication skills as you acquire knowledge of the international, social, cultural, and political dimensions of energy and sustainability considerations.
Some programs specialize in one thing, like policies or regulations. With Penn State's program, I learned about those, plus the technical design and business skills I need to take a project from beginning to end. Now I really see the complete picture.
