In order to succeed in today’s world of rapidly declining natural resources, shifting climate conditions, and growing supply chain transparency, students must develop a clear understanding of how their business decisions will impact the environment and future generations. Companies that embed sustainability practices into their culture and operations have been shown to have lower capital costs, increased financial performance, more engaged employees, and higher levels of customer loyalty: sustainability has become a primary driver for innovation and business success in the 21st century.
Sponsored by: Mathematics, Analytics, Science, and Technology (MAST) and Arts and Humanities Division
Faculty Contacts: Joanna Carey and Jon Dietrick
Concentration Coursework
Choose any four (4) of the following courses:
NST2020 or NST2040
Total Credits: 16
The following course, depending on role/project, could count towards the concentration with faculty contact review and approval: MOB3531 Career Launch: Internship Experience Lab in a sustainability-related role/project
The Environmental Sustainability concentration is ideal for:
- Students interested in a career in social entrepreneurship
- Students interested in a career in science and innovation
- Students interested in complementing their other concentrations to differentiate themselves
The Environmental Sustainability concentration will provide students with the tools to become sustainability leaders, and students working in this concentration are challenged to recognize points of integration and points of tension between the needs of the planet and all its inhabitants and ecosystems, as well as the demands of business and economic growth.