Energy and Sustainability Management Certificate

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

ENV-111 Survey of Renewable Energy Credits: 4 *
ESM-105 Green Buildings Credits: 3
ESM-115 Sustainable Facilities Management Credits: 3
Only offered in the Fall Semester.
Elective Concentration Elective Credits: 3
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts , ENG-111 College Writing I , ENV-105 Environmental Science/Lab , ENV-106 Environmental Science II/Lab, ENV-120 Tropical Field Studies , ESM-205 Green Existing Buildings: Operation and Maintenance , LCS-101E Energy, Life and Sustainability, MAN-107 Introduction to Entrepreneurship , MAN-111 Principles of Management , MAN-215 Project Management

Total Credits: 13

Semester 1 Advising Note

All students in the ESM program should be advised by the ESM Program Director.

Semester 2

ESM-211 Project Management and Finance for Energy Credits: 3
Only offered in the Spring semester.
ESM-299 Energy & Sustainability Internship Credits: 3
or
ESM-205 Green Existing Buildings: Operation and Maintenance Credits: 3
ENV-110 Sustainable Resource Conservation Credits: 4
Elective Concentration Elective Credits: 3
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts , ENG-111 College Writing I , ENV-105 Environmental Science/Lab , ENV-106 Environmental Science II/Lab, ENV-120 Tropical Field Studies , ESM-205 Green Existing Buildings: Operation and Maintenance , LCS-101E Energy, Life and Sustainability, MAN-107 Introduction to Entrepreneurship , MAN-111 Principles of Management , MAN-215 Project Management

Total Credits: 13

Semester 2 Advising Note

ESM-299 prerequisites: (1) Enrollment in the Energy and Sustainability Management Program; and (2) A minimum of 10 credits of ESM courses with a B or higher, OR (3) Department Chair approval
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Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Identify and implement environmental sustainability or energy efficiency strategies within their workplace, home, or community taking into consideration factors such as project impact, cost effectiveness, and technical feasibility.
Establish competencies to sit for the Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Green Associate exam, a nationally recognized certification.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the ESM program may seek employment in a variety of entry-level positions such as technicians, coordinators, administrators, sales representatives, or specialists in a wide range of industries including renewable energy, construction, facilities management, environmental protection services, energy efficient services, utilities, and industrial operations. In addition to earning BHCC’s ESM Certificate, graduates will qualify to sit for the LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) exam, a nationally recognized certification administered by the US Green Building Council.