MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative

Sustainability Certificate

Ready to lead in sustainability?

The MIT Sloan Sustainability Certificate helps students turn rigorous knowledge into meaningful action.

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Since 2010, the Sustainability Certificate has empowered students to cultivate and practice the skills they need to drive real change. By joining our Certificate cohort, you’ll learn from world-renowned sustainability faculty, collaborate with a passionate cohort, and join a 650+ strong alumni network.

Once you have been accepted to MIT and are enrolled in a degree-granting program, please register your interest and request a meeting to review the requirements and discuss pathways for completion that meet your academic and career goals.

Please note: The Sustainability Certificate is only available to enrolled MIT Graduate students.

By the numbers

100+
Join a cohort of ~100 impact-driven students
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Choose from over 50 courses across MIT
650+
Certificate alumni taking action

Our flagship courses provide MIT graduate students with the sustainability tools + strategies they need to take action. All students pursuing the Sustainability Certificate (except for EMBAs) must complete all three courses.

15.871 | Introduction to System Dynamics (6 units) or 15.873 System Dynamics in Business + Policy (9 Units)
15.915 | Business Strategies for a Sustainable Future "BSSF" (9 Units)
15.878 | Sustainable Business Lab "S-Lab" (9 Units)

MIT Sloan Executive MBAs: See Sustainability Certificate: Pathways Document below.

Earn 45 units via three required courses + sustainability electives.

24-27 units earned from required courses
+ 18-21 units earned via approved sustainability electives
= 45 units

Explore 50+ approved sustainability electives

*Note: Unit requirements do not apply to those graduating in spring 2024.

Exceptions can be made under the following circumstances:

Independent studies in lieu of one of the elective requirements
Theses in lieu of one of the elective requirements
Special action-learning projects in non-sustainability certificate qualified courses with a sustainability component

Adefemi Fapohunda | MPA '25

Earning the Sustainability Certificate from the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative was a milestone that deepened my understanding and my sense of purpose. More than an academic achievement, it is a personal and professional commitment to championing sustainability in a way that is inclusive, just, and impactful especially for developing economies.