Energy and Sustainability Management Certificate Program

Certificate Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Engineering and Physical Sciences

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Semester 1	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
ENV-111 Survey of Renewable Energy	4
Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown. Prerequisite: RDG-095 or ELL-103 or ESL-098, ENG-095 and MAT-093 or placement.
ESM-105 Green Buildings	3
Prerequisite: RDG-095 or ELL-103 or ESL-098, ENG-095 and MAT-093 or placement
ESM-115 Sustainable Resource Conservation	3
Only offered in the Fall Semester. Prerequisites: RDG-095 or ELL-103 or ESL-098, ENG-095 and MAT-093 or placement
Elective Concentration Elective	3
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts ENG-111 College Writing I ENV-105 Environmental Science I/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:
Semester 1 Advising Note: All students in the ESM program should be advised by the ESM Program Director.

Semester 2	Credits	Milestone	GenEd	Note	Pre-req	Expand
ESM-211 Project Management and Finance of Energy	3
Only offered in the Spring semester. Prerequisite: ENV-111
ESM-299 Internship in Energy and Sustainability Management ESM-205 Green Existing Buildings	3
Prerequisites for ESM-299: See semester advising note Prerequisites for ESM-205: ESM-105 or Chair approval
ENV-110 Sustainable Resource Conservation/Lab	4
Prerequisites: RDG-095 or ELL-103 or ESL-098, ENG-095 and MAT-093 or placement
Elective ESM Elective	3
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts ENG-111 College Writing I ENV-105 Environmental Science I/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:
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 Apply for graduation.

Last Modified Date: June 10, 2021

Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

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.