ESF Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Management
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Management (SM) is a fully online Bachelor of Science completion program (in effect, the third and fourth program years) that integrates discipline- and career-focused knowledge, skills, and perspectives based on the three pillars of sustainability: economics, society, and the environment. Emphasis is placed upon understanding how key environmental dimensions of sustainability are interdependent with socially and economically viable policies and practices. This program builds upon a broad and flexible foundation at the lower division with specialized sustainability college coursework at the upper division. Students synthesize knowledge and skills and strengthen workforce-readiness through a capstone project. The program's upper division sustainability coursework prepares graduates for a wide and expanding range of career positions in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Lower Division Required Courses
Lower Division Courses are expected to be completed prior to matriculation in the Sustainability Management degree program.
| Course | Codes* | Credits |
| Physical/Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | |
| Ecology | 3 - 4 | |
| College Algebra or Higher | 3 | |
| Probability & Statistics | 3 | |
| Economics | 3 | |
| English with a focus on Writing 1 | 3 | |
| English with a focus on Literature | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| DEISJ General Education Course | 3 | |
| Sociology | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 21 |
Total Lower Division Credits Required: 60 – 61
Lower Division Courses are expected to be completed prior to matriculation in the Sustainability Management degree program.
Elective
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENEDU | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| GENEDU | General Education Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS 300 | Sus Systems: Eco, Econ, & Soc | 3 | |
| SUS 310 | Human & Soc Dim Sustainability | 3 | |
| SUS 320 | Eco. Dim. Of Sustainability | 3 | |
| SUS 330 | Intro Sustain. Data Analysis | 3 | |
| SUS 340 | Principles Sustainable Dvlpmnt | 3 | |
| SUS 350 | Intro. Spatial Analysis & GIS | 3 | |
| SUS 360 | Climate Change&Sustainability | 3 | |
| SUS 400 | Analysis Sustainable Systems | 3 | |
| SUS 410 | Sustainable Urbanism | 3 | |
| SUS 420 | Sust Enrgy: Tech,Systms&Policy | 3 | |
| SUS 430 | Managerial Ecnmcs for Sustblty | 3 | |
| SUS 440 | Env Justice:Pol, Law & Society | 3 | |
| SUS 450 | Civic Engagement&Particip Plng | 3 | |
| SUS 480 | Sustainability Mngmnt Capstone | 3 |
Upper Division Elective
| Course | Codes* | Credits |
| Upper Division Elective Courses | 18 |
Total Upper Division Credits Required: 60
Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 120