Sustainability ManagementBachelor of Science (for transfer students) — Online

Create a more sustainable future!

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.

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Outcomes

The Sustainability Management curriculum focuses on the skills and knowledge wanted by forward thinking employers. Graduates will be able to...

• Analyze the complex interactions among and between the three pillars of sustainability: the environment, the economy, and society with a focus on identifying areas of potential conflict / opportunity.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative skills appropriate to the sustainability field (e.g., energy modeling, budgeting, financial analysis, GIS, life cycle assessment, interviewing & surveying, environmental and risk communication).
• Analyze data and develop reports and presentations relevant to sustainability and its implementation (e.g., scientific publications, policy documents, sustainability indicators, public audience presentations).
• Work independently and collaboratively for effective and successful project and people management, communication, and to institutionalize sustainable practices.
• Apply knowledge of principles and best practices to the analysis of real-world sustainability problems in public, private and non-profit contexts.
• Develop solutions that balance the priorities of sustainable development, social equity and human nature interaction.

Courses

This program is designed to be completed in 2 academic years if you are enrolled on a full-time basis.

Upper Division Required Courses

Course		Codes*	Credits
SUS 300	Sustainable Systems Thinking: Ecology, Economics, & Society		3
SUS 310	Human & Social Dimensions of Sustainability		3
SUS 320	Ecological Dimensions of Sustainability		3
SUS 330	Introduction to Sustainability Data Analysis		3
SUS 340	Principles of Sustainable Development		3
SUS 350	Introduction to Spatial Analysis & Geographic Information Systems		3
SUS 360	Climate Change & Sustainability		3
SUS 400	Analysis of Sustainable Systems		3
SUS 410	Sustainable Urbanism		3
SUS 420	Sustainable Energy: Technology, Systems & Policy		3
SUS 430	Managerial Economics for Sustainability		3
SUS 440	Environmental Justice: Policy, Law, & Society		3
SUS 450	Civic Engagement & Participatory Planning		3
SUS 480	Sustainability Management Capstone		3

Upper Division Elective Courses

There are 6, 3-credit upper division electives (300 or 400 level classes) you will select in consultation with your advisor. 

To see which courses are being offered (including electives), you can visit our current and upcoming Fall Schedule and Spring Schedule. Additionally, some classes may be offered during our Summer Semester.

Lower Division Required Courses

The Bachelor's of Science in Sustainability Management is an upper division program (i.e., the junior and senior years) that enables you to complete this degree online. Interested students should have completed the following lower division core course requirements. Students who have not completed an associate's degree or all of the required lower division requirements should consult with an ESF Admissions Office counselor to determine eligibility for admission.

Course		Credits
PHYSC	Physical/Natural Science Elective	3
SUST	Introduction to Sustainability	3
ECOL	Ecology	3 - 4
MATH	College Algebra or Higher	3
STATIS	Probability & Statistics	3
ECON	Economics	3
COMP1	English with a focus on Writing 1	3
COMP2	English with a focus on Literature	3
PUBSP	Public Speaking	3
GENEDU	General Education Elective	3
GENEDU	General Education Elective	3
GENEDU	General Education Elective	3
SOCI	Sociology	3
ELECT	Free Electives	21
Total Lower Division Credits Required: 60 – 61

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