Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's online M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Sustainable Management is designed to teach you about the skills needed to ensure an organization's future and growth are sustainable. You have an opportunity to learn about planning, decision-making, and operations as they relate to sustainable methods that benefit communities, organizations and corporations, and the world. The degree program includes a capstone course.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Sustainable Management, you should have an interest in the concept of sustainability and how it can relate to the growth of businesses and corporations. Applicants to Walden University's master's programs must have a bachelor's degree and may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. To earn Walden University's M.S. in Management with a specialization in Sustainable Management, you must complete 38 semester credits. The degree program is divided into core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course.

Required Courses

• Managing and Leading: A Contemporary Approach
• Critical Thinking for Effective Management
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Developing People and Managing Teams
• Initiating and Managing Change
• Creating Sustainable Solutions Through Systems Thinking
• Using Data and Information to Solve Problems
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation
• Managing Organizational Performance
• Capstone: Practicing Managerial Decision-Making
• Individual and Organizational Commitment to Social Responsibility
• Social / Environmental Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have finished Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Sustainable Management, you have an opportunity to pursue careers in the field. These job opportunities may be offered by businesses and corporations that are sensitive to environmental issues and their impact on communities and individuals. Job opportunities may also be available with nonprofits. As a job candidate, you should be able to demonstrate strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills. Many sustainable development positions require you to interact with a community, and as a result, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Possible job titles include:

• Sustainable development manager
• Sustainable entrepreneur
• Consultant
• Director of sustainable development

Advanced Degrees

Once you have completed Walden University's M.S. in Management program with a specialization in Sustainable Management, you have an opportunity to enroll in a doctoral program in a related field. A doctoral program in sustainable development may include courses on human ecology, macroeconomic policy and sustainable development, environmental and resource economics, the politics of sustainable development, and comparative development. In addition to core courses, you will be required to complete and submit a dissertation on a topic that is chosen in consultation with a program advisor. Once the dissertation has been successfully defended, the degree is awarded. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Development
• Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability
• Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Sustainability Education)