Antioch University is an example of a traditional, nonprofit school that has integrated sustainability studies into its online education and business programs. Students can enter master's degree programs in both education and business management with an emphasis in sustainability. The programs challenge the students to develop their own approach to sustainability by integrating classical theories and practical applications.
For-profit schools tend to be more career-focused than traditional schools. DeVry University is an example of a for-profit school that offers a specialization in sustainability management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and DeVry's online sustainability management programs are tied to very specific career paths. Walden University is another example of a for-profit school that offers online specializations in sustainability as part of their business management and leadership programs, and also offers a focused online PhD in Public Policy and Sustainability.
Seminar-based schools are focused primarily on the practical application of sustainability within communities and businesses, and are generally not related to universities or colleges. Gaia Education provides a 10-month online "application-oriented and solution-based " program for designing and building ecovillages and community-based projects. Eco Achievers have been authorized by the United States Green Building Council to offer a series of online classes about renewable energy, and provide Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification exam preparation and continuing education courses.
Attending an online sustainability school requires a serious commitment of time, effort and money. You first need to decide if online learning is appropriate for you, or if you learn better in an on-ground classroom. If you think you will succeed in an online education program, you then need to choose an appropriate school. When selecting an online sustainability school, you must know why you are seeking this form of education and what you intend to do with the knowledge once you graduate or complete the courses.