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Newark, New Jersey (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

Society faces three interlocking problems as we move deeper into the twenty-first century -- —global population that will reach 10 billion by 2050; depletion of several key natural resources; and climate change with its likely ecological consequences. The field of sustainability policy and environmental management is designed to address these challenges systematically. It encompasses several focal areas, including environmental science, environmental economics, industrial ecology, sociology, political science, and law. The transition toward more sustainable systems entails the integration of these modes of expertise and the modernization of contemporary science, technology, and governance.

The online NJIT Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Policy and Environmental Management aims to train students in relevant areas of science, engineering, industrial design, natural resource management, urban and regional planning, and social policy. The program is intended for environmental professionals, scientists, engineers, and corporate managers with diverse academic backgrounds in physical and biological science, social science, and management who are seeking a better future. Professionals currently working in the field and career changers thinking about transitioning into the growing “green economy” Will benefit from the program.

Source: PR Web (press release)