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Energy and Sustainability Graduate Programs

Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems Master's Degree

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.

Learn to leverage technical expertise and project development skills to successfully implement renewable energy systems and sustainable business policies through the courses offered in this online degree program.

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Energy and Sustainability Graduate Certificates

A graduate certificate is a great stand-alone credential to help create immediate opportunities in your career and can serve as a head start toward the full master's degree.

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The online Graduate Certificate in Energy Transition Strategies can help you critically assess the technical principles of renewable energy systems and then evaluate and articulate their roles in local and global energy transition. This certificate is embedded within the renewable energy and sustainability systems master’s degree program.

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Focus on electric-driven study as you prepare to lead development in the rapidly expanding solar energy sector. This online certificate program includes courses that offer a foundation in project development, system design and analysis, and process improvement.

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This 9-credit online certificate in sustainable energy development can prepare you with the confidence and expertise to lead the transition toward more sustainable energy systems, grounded in ethical principles, sustainability practices, and stakeholder engagement.

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Learn to develop and improve manufacturing processes, corporate practices, and commercial products to promote long-term sustainability management with this online sustainability management and policy certificate program.

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The RESS program enabled me to become an activator in some of the most challenging areas to decarbonize by equipping me with the thought process, confidence, and technical skills to drive change.
— Laura T., RESS graduate

Energy and Sustainability Bachelor’s Degrees

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.

Learn about energy use and its global environmental implications. This online degree program focuses on communication skills and humanities in addition to technical and analytical knowledge relating to energy and sustainability policy.

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Build strong science, business, and analytical skills as you learn to conduct critical analysis of energy management and sustainability policy and its impact on the environment in this online bachelor of science degree program.

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Online Energy and Sustainability Policy Programs Changed This Grad’s Life

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Kelli Volkomer went back to school online through Penn State World Campus to earn her bachelor’s degree. After graduation, she got a job working in the energy industry and soon realized she wanted to expand her depth of knowledge and further develop her skills through a master’s degree.

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Maximum Flexibility — Designed for Working Adults

  • Online platform allows you to study whenever, wherever
  • Complete weekly assignments at your own pace
  • Choose from multiple start dates each year
  • Freedom to take a semester off
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.
— Mauricio Barragan, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems Graduate

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This is the real Penn State. You will take courses with curriculum developed by the same professors who teach on campus. You can expect the same caliber of academic quality that you associate with Penn State.

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