The Sustainability minor prepares students to address the complex environmental and social challenges facing organizations and communities in the 21st century.
This interdisciplinary program combines business strategy, environmental science and policy analysis to develop comprehensive understanding of sustainable development principles and their practical applications. Students explore how organizations can balance economic objectives with environmental stewardship and social responsibility, learning to evaluate sustainability initiatives, assess environmental impacts and develop innovative solutions for complex global challenges. The minor draws from diverse fields including ethics, policy, finance and technology, providing students with multiple perspectives on sustainability issues. No matter their major, students gain valuable knowledge in sustainable practices and strategic thinking that enhances their ability to contribute to responsible decision-making and create positive environmental and social impact in their future careers.
Required:
SM 531 - Sustainable Development
SM 510 / EN 510 - Perspectives in Environmental Management
SM 530 - Sustainable Business Strategies
HST 360 - Humans and the Environment
Choose 2 of the following courses:
HHS 342 - Indigenous Cultures of North America
HSSC 321 - Modern Urban Policy
HST 330 - Environmental Communication
HST 340 - Global Public Health
HST 411 - Nuclear Energy and Society
HPL 380 - Environmental Ethics
HPL 480 - Environmental Policy: Philosophical and Economic Issues
HLI 229 - Nature Writing: Identity and Place
HLI 380 - Survey of Latin American Literature: Motorcyclists, Writers, and Revolutionaries
EN 545 / CM 545 - Environmental Impact Analysis and Planning
ME 514 / MT 514 - Sustainable Energy
SM 501 / EN 501 - Seminar in Sustainability Management
SM 520 / EN 517 - Environmental Assessment
SM 540 - Sustainability Assessment Tools
MKT 404 - Marketing, Society, and Sustainability
FIN 540 - Sustainable Finance
FIN 640 - Renewable Energy Finance
SM 515 / EN 515 - Statistical Methods in Sustainability
SM 535 - Innovation for Sustainable Business
CM 587 / EN 587 / SM 587 - Environmental Law and Management
**The two elective courses might also be applied to the student’s degree program if they meet the requirements
*SM 501 (1 credit course needs to be taken 3 times)