You will develop expertise in ESG, CSR, sustainability, ethics, and stakeholder strategy with a strong focus on responsible leadership. The curriculum emphasizes real-world business impact and sustainable decision-making across industries.

The program is highly applied, combining case studies, live projects, and hands-on experiences with industry or community partners. This ensures you can translate theory into real social impact.

The program blends academic foundations with applied learning, including project-based work focused on solving real sustainability challenges.

Yes, you will use data-informed approaches to evaluate ESG performance and sustainability outcomes, strengthening decision-making for business and social impact.

Career Paths

Graduates pursue careers in CSR, ESG analysis, sustainability consulting, nonprofit leadership, and corporate responsibility roles. These positions focus on driving measurable environmental and social impact.

SRIB Alumni work across corporations, NGOs, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations. Many roles connect business strategy with sustainability and community impact.

The focus is on aligning business performance with social and environmental value creation. This prepares graduates for long-term impact-focused leadership roles.

Yes, students receive career coaching, networking opportunities, and professional development support to strengthen readiness for impact-driven careers.

Admission and Application

Within 6 weeks of your application submission.

We will send you an email notifying you of your admission decision. To download the decision letter, you will need to log into your admission portal and go to the Status page.

You must complete an online application and upload your unofficial transcript(s), resume, and a one-page personal essay.

No, you only need to upload your unofficial copy of your transcript into the online application. If you are admitted, you will be prompted to provide your official transcript which must be submitted directly from your previous institution(s). (Please note that if you are accepted and if you have degrees from UConn, you will not need to submit your UConn official transcripts as we have access to them; you will, however, be required to submit any non-UConn transcripts.) 

Summer, Fall, and Spring semester. Please check the application deadlines for each.

Yes, we have a specific deadline each year. See link for further details here.

The University of Connecticut Graduate School requirement for admission to pursue an MSSRIB is a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for your undergraduate degree or for your last two years of your undergraduate program.

There is no work experience required.

The GMAT and/or GRE is not required for admission.

Yes. You will be prompted to create login credentials to access the application and complete it at your own pace. Please be sure your completed application is submitted before the deadline.

Academic Requirements

No.

The master’s degree requires 10 courses, 3 required business fundamentals, 4 required core courses, and 3 elective courses. 

Yes, you must complete the degree within six years.

Although the University of Connecticut Graduate School allows up to 6 years to complete the degree, students can complete the program in the fast-track option in 1 year (requiring full-time engagement) or in the flexible pace option which can be completed in as little as 2 years.

MKTG 5100 requires attendance in person in Hartford, CT for two weekends in September. Students will be able to choose to take other courses online or in-person format in Hartford, CT.

Cost and Fees

Yes, there is a $75 non-refundable application fee required when you submit your application.

Students accepted to the program who want to confirm their intention to enroll must pay a non-refundable deposit of $500.

Each course in the MS in SRIB program is 3 credits. With a $1,250 per credit fee, each course costs $3,750. To complete the MS in SRIB degree, you have to complete 10 courses (30 credits), so the total cost of the degree is $37,500.

No, there is not.

This program is set up on a fee-per-credit basis. As such, you pay each semester based on the number of credits you are registered for in that semester. Payment plans are available for the fall and spring semesters. Learn more about payment plan options.

You will integrate undergraduate study with early graduate-level coursework in ESG, sustainability, and responsible business. This creates a faster pathway to advanced business knowledge.

The program combines undergraduate and graduate coursework, allowing selected graduate credits to count toward both degrees for an efficient completion path.  

You will build leadership, ethical decision-making, sustainability strategy, and applied analytics skills relevant to modern business challenges.  

You gain earlier exposure to graduate-level coursework, helping you build a competitive edge and stronger academic foundation sooner.  

Career Paths 

It enables earlier entry into ESG, CSR, and sustainability-focused careers by fast-tracking your graduate credentials. This improves early career positioning in competitive fields.  

It reduces time to degree completion while strengthening career readiness, allowing you to transition into professional roles more quickly.  

Yes, applied coursework and experiential learning help build practical, employer-relevant skills for real-world impact roles.  

Admissions and Application

You must complete the pre-graduate application, upload your unofficial transcript, and submit your personal essay and resume.

UConn undergraduate students can apply after completing 54 credits.

Any semester.

A communication will be sent to your UConn email letting you know a decision has been made on your application.

There is no fee to apply to the pre-graduate Accelerated MS in SRIB application.

Candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance at UConn, interest in the program through a reflective essay, and with relevant social responsibility and impact experiences detailed on their resume.

No. You only need to upload your unofficial transcript to the online application.

Yes. You will be prompted to create login credentials to access the application and complete it at your own pace. Please be sure your completed application is submitted before the deadline.

Academic Requirements

All majors at UConn are eligible to apply to the Accelerated MS in SRIB.

You need a 3.0 GPA to apply as a current UConn undergraduate student.

If admitted to the Accelerated MS in SRIB, you will have access to a maximum of (12) 5000-level credits that will count toward both your undergraduate and MS in SRIB degree.

Cost and Fees

You will gain foundational knowledge in ESG, CSR, sustainability, ethics, and responsible business practices designed for immediate workplace application.

It is a flexible, stackable program made up of focused, applied courses that can be completed alongside work or other studies.  

You will develop sustainability literacy, stakeholder engagement skills, and data-informed decision-making for responsible business practices.  

Yes, it is designed for working professionals and students seeking targeted upskilling in sustainability and social impact.  

Career Paths 

It supports entry or advancement into ESG support roles, CSR coordination, sustainability reporting, and nonprofit or corporate impact positions.  

The certificate enhances your resume with specialized sustainability and responsible business expertise, improving competitiveness in impact-driven fields. 

 It is relevant across corporate sustainability teams, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and mission-driven businesses.  

It provides a fast, focused way to upskill and strengthen your qualifications for promotion, transition, or expanded responsibilities. 

Admissions and Application  

Applicants typically receive an admissions decision within a few weeks after submitting a complete application. Timelines may vary depending on the semester and application volume.  

Admission decisions are shared via email and through the online application portal, along with instructions for next steps.  

Applicants generally need an online application, resume, and unofficial transcripts. Additional documents may be requested based on individual review.  

No, unofficial transcripts are accepted for initial review. Official transcripts may be required after admission.  

Students can typically begin in Fall, Spring, or Summer depending on course availability and program scheduling.  

Yes, application deadlines vary by semester. Early submission is encouraged for priority review and course selection.  

A competitive academic record is recommended, but applications are reviewed holistically based on academic and professional experience.  

No work experience is required. The program is open to both early-career students and working professionals.  

No, standardized test scores such as the GMAT or GRE are not required.  

Yes, the online application can be saved and completed at your convenience before final submission.  

Academic Requirements  

No prerequisites are required. The program is designed to be accessible to students from all academic backgrounds.  

The certificate consists of a set of graduate-level courses focused on ESG, sustainability, and responsible business practices.  

Students have flexibility to complete the certificate based on their schedule, typically within a year or less.  

Most students finish within one year, depending on course load and semester availability.  

Courses are offered in flexible formats including online, hybrid, and in-person options to support working professionals and students.  

Cost and Fees  

Yes, a standard graduate application fee is required. Fee waivers may be available in certain cases.  

No enrollment deposit is typically required for the Certificate in SRIB.  

Total cost depends on the number of credits taken. Tuition is charged per graduate credit hour.

Tuition rates may vary based on residency status according to university graduate tuition policies.

No, tuition is billed per semester and follows standard university payment schedules.