An Emphasis to Fit Your Goals Creating a sustainable world will take lots of creativity and cooperation, with professionals in all fields working together to help solve the complex problems our world faces. MSUM offers six emphases so you can choose a course of study that will make you uniquely qualified for the position you seek.
Business Students will explore business leadership, making decisions that will create sustainable resources within existing business models and experimenting with ways to increase sustainability while yielding profits. Employment areas: Promoting entrepreneurship and new green business practices in the green economy JOBS: Chief Sustainability Officer, Sustainability Coordinator, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Recycling Manager, Business Entrepreneur
Construction Management Students will analyze and construct residential and commercial structures based on efficient design (LEED) practices and green materials. Graduates manage the construction of energy efficient structures leading toward a more sustainable future. Employment areas: Green construction in commercial, residential and industrial projects, construction design JOBS: Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Estimator, Scheduler, Superintendant
Energy Sustainability Students will learn about options and trends in the sustainable energy generation field, the design and application of various energy sources, and energy conservation models to move to a sustainable future. Employment areas: Energy conservation for public and private utilities, electric cooperatives, rural communities JOBS: Global Environmental Manager, Solar System Technical Manager, Sustainable Design Specialist, Environmental Scientist, Wind Turbine Technician