Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility at UMPI

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Are you ready to build specialized, master’s-level expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility? This certificate is designed for professionals seeking specialized knowledge and practical skills in Corporate Social Responsibility. Drawing on courses from UMPI’s Master of Science in Business program, the certificate provides targeted expertise, preparing graduates to meet industry demands while enhancing their leadership, decision-making, and ethical business practices.

This 18-credit, graduate-level certificate draws on courses from UMPI’s Master of Science in Business program and provides practical skills aligned with the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility. Through this flexible and affordable option, you can explore master’s-level courses and build specialized credentials without committing to a full master’s degree.

Designed with today’s learners in mind, this competency-based certificate allows you to progress at your own pace, making it ideal for those balancing work, life, and career advancement. Whether you’re aiming to complete your certification quickly or take it one course at a time, UMPI’s YourPace learning model supports your goals with a student-first approach.

As one of the most affordable options among top universities offering master’s certificates, this online certificate positions you for long-term impact in organizational settings and on your own schedule.

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Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.

How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:

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*Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.

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The Dates YourPace Students need to know

There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.

Term	APP DEADLINE (4:00 PM ET)	DOCUMENT DEADLINE	CONFIRMATION DEADLINE (4:00 PM ET)	REGISTRATION DEADLINE	TUITION DEADLINE	CLASS START DATE	CLASS END DATE	Term Length
Summer 1	04/13/26	04/21/26	04/28/26	05/05/26	05/07/26	05/11/26	07/02/26	8 weeks
Summer 2	06/08/26	06/16/26	06/23/26	06/30/26	07/02/26	07/06/26	08/28/26	8 weeks
Fall 1	08/03/26	08/11/26	08/18/26	08/25/26	08/27/26	08/31/26	10/23/26	8 weeks
Fall 2	09/28/26	10/06/26	10/13/26	10/20/26	10/22/26	10/26/26	12/18/26	8 weeks
Spring 1	12/14/26	12/22/26	12/29/26	01/05/27	01/07/27	01/11/27	03/05/27	8 weeks
Spring 2	02/08/27	02/16/27	02/23/27	03/02/27	03/04/27	03/08/27	04/30/27	8 weeks

YourPace Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility — Offering

UMPI’s Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility explores the methodologies used to coordinate resources and guide team initiatives toward specific goals. Professionals in this program develop practical strategies for managing workflow and improving overall organizational effectiveness.

Explore Our Online Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility

This certificate is designed for professionals seeking specialized knowledge and practical skills in Corporate Social Responsibility. Drawing on courses from UMPI’s Master of Science in Business program, the certificate provides targeted expertise, preparing graduates to meet industry demands while enhancing their leadership, decision-making, and ethical business practices. This certificate prepares students to integrate sustainable and socially responsible practices into business operations. It includes coursework in sustainable business practices, CSR strategies, ethical leadership, impact investing, green marketing, and social/environmental reporting.

Graduates of the certificate program will be able to:

Design corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that integrate sustainability with organizational strategy and performance goals.
Evaluate social and environmental impacts using relevant metrics, assessment tools, and reporting frameworks.
Apply ethical leadership principles to organizational decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Communicate CSR strategies, outcomes, and value propositions effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

YourPace Tuition

Learn more about our affordable tuition

The YourPace Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility offers an affordable flat tuition rate, ensuring you pay the same amount per session regardless of how many courses you complete. With no hidden fees or additional textbook costs, this flexible competency-based education certificate allows you to save more the faster you finish. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your degree or complete courses at your own pace, you’ll benefit from transparent pricing and a cost-effective learning experience through the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Tuition breakdown:

$2,450 per session

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Requirements for this Corporate Social Responsibility Graduate Certificate

We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their competency-based education Graduate certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility should have an undergraduate degree and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.

Admission Requirements:

No Application Fee

Minimum 3.0 GPA

We’ve streamlined the admission process so it’s easy for you to get started. Here is the information you need to apply:

Admission Requirements (Graduate)

The University requirement for admission to any master’s degree program is the demonstration of the completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. Matriculation into the program will be granted upon receipt of their officially conferred degree. Once matriculated, students will be eligible to enroll in classes.
Applicants must submit an official transcript from the college or university from which their bachelor’s degree or equivalency was granted, excluding the University of Maine System (UMS) campuses. (UMS transcripts are accessible to UMPI.)
Official transcripts from any institution from which you have earned graduate credit are required for credit transfer evaluation. A maximum of six credits can be applied to graduate programs. Graduate-level credit may be evaluated provided the credits were earned from a regionally accredited U.S. university or a comparable international university.
Official transcripts must be sent by the institution directly to edocs@maine.edu or an institution-approved transcript service (Parchment and the National Student Clearing House).
Applicants whose GPAs are less than 3.0 are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) should reflect the applicant’s ability to write at the graduate level, with attention to appropriate grammar, spelling, form, and structure in preparing the statement. Applicants are asked to respond to the following:
- Explain how you will ensure your academic success in this graduate program and overcome challenges you may have experienced with your undergraduate program of studies.

International students are eligible to apply and enroll; however, an I-20 will NOT be provided as this is a fully online degree program. In addition to the standard admissions requirements, international students must also meet the additional requirements specific to international applicants.

Specific Requirements for International Students

Students from around the world are eligible and welcome to apply. Please note that additional requirements related to English Proficiency and international transcripts may be applicable. For full International Students YourPace Admissions requirements, please use the button below.

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YourPace Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility — Courses

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s YourPace Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility is designed to provide you with the focused coursework aligned with the Master of Science in Business and MSB certificate requirements.

Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility Courses

A look at the Corporate Social Responsibility Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is a fully online, competency-based program designed for working professionals who want focused graduate-level coursework without putting their career or personal commitments on hold.

Built for maximum flexibility, the YourPace format allows you to leverage your professional experience and move through coursework at your own pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant business competencies.

Through targeted courses in Corporate Social Responsibility, you can build specialized credentials while strengthening practical skills in leadership, decision-making, communication, and ethical business practice.

Whether you are looking to pivot into a new role or gain specialized credentials for your current career, this certificate provides a flexible pathway toward your goals.

Certificate Requirements – 18 Credit Hours

This course explores the principles of sustainable business practices, including responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and ethical considerations in decision-making.

This course focuses on developing and implementing corporate social responsibility strategies that align with organizational values and societal expectations.

This course explores the principles of ethical leadership, focusing on developing leaders who make decisions with integrity and social responsibility.

This course explores the principles of impact investing and social finance, emphasizing investments that generate positive social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns.

This course focuses on developing green marketing and sustainable branding strategies that resonate with environmentally conscious consumers.

This course explores the principles of social and environmental reporting, focusing on transparent communication of organizational sustainability efforts.

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UMPI is proud to be a member institution in the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN).

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Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility at UMPI

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