Industrial Ecology
The primary objective of the Program in Industrial Ecology (PIE) is to provide University of Michigan graduate students fundamental skills in, and knowledge of, industrial ecology methods and applications. PIE's certificate complements any field of study by providing specialization in technological and industrial innovation, consumer behavior and consumption patterns, policy and regulatory issues, and economic factors and market forces to achieve more sustainable systems. Participating students will be better prepared to design and manage natural and industrial systems to meet human needs in an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable manner.
Due to the interdisciplinary emphasis of the Program in Industrial Ecology, required courses are offered from a variety of University of Michigan units, including Natural Resources and Environment, Engineering, Public Health, Public Policy and the Business School.
Program in Industrial Ecology Requirements
- Five courses totaling 15 credit hours selected from a group of core courses and includes fulfillment of the core PIE curriculum
- NRE 557/CEE 586
- NRE 514/EHS 572 or AOSS 467 or NRE 550/CSIB 566 or ME 509 or AOSS 467
- NRE 574/SPP 519
- NRE 475 or NRE 532 or EHS 503 or NRE 565 or NRE 513/CSIB 564&565 or ME 599
- SPP 573 or NRE 595/CEE 589 or EHS 508 or NRE 570 or NRE 571
- Many relevant optional courses are available for additional coursework
- Participation in a field/intern experience
Application Codes
Applicants will need the following codes to complete their application:
- Program of Application: Industrial Ecology
- Numeric Code: 01584
- Plan (Subplan): 4720 CGR
- Program Level: Certificate