Industrial Ecology

Industrial ecology includes technological and industrial innovation, consumer behavior and consumption patterns, policy and regulatory issues, as well as economic factors and market forces to achieve more sustainable systems. If you are interested in designing and managing natural and industrial systems to meet human needs in an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable manner, consider pursuing this program.

The Industrial Ecology Certificate program consists of 15 credit hours.

The certificate requires completion of: 

• One required core course
• Three electives courses
• One experiential learning experience

Graduate Certificate Program in Industrial Ecology Coursework.

If you have any questions about the Industrial Ecology Graduate Certificate Program, including application and completion requirements, please email:

• Student Services: [email protected] 
• Program Director, Professor Greg Keoleian: [email protected]