Sustainable Business, Minor
Program Description
The sustainable business minor explores the intersection of business and environmental sustainability. Environmental sustainability refers to the responsible management and conservation of natural resources and ecosystems to ensure that they remain healthy for future generations. Students will consider the human impact on biodiversity, our water and energy use, and our carbon footprint in the context of running a business. Students will learn strategies for incorporating environmental sustainability into business practices, and learn how to navigate the complexities of environmental management and ethical decision-making.
Why Take This Minor?
Whether you're majoring in business, science, or the humanities, the Sustainable Business minor provides valuable tools to help you make a positive impact in your career. Employers across industries are seeking professionals who understand how to align profitability with environmental responsibility. This minor equips you with the skills to lead sustainability initiatives, assess environmental risks, and implement ethical practices that contribute to long-term value. By taking this minor, you’ll gain a competitive edge in the job market and become part of the next generation of leaders advancing a more sustainable and resilient economy.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENV 153 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENL 153 | Laboratory | 1 |
| BUS 100 | Business Perspectives | 4 |
| Four Countrolled Business and Environmental Electives | ||
Business students should take 3 Environmental electives + 1 Business elective | ||
Environmental Sciences students should take 3 Business electives + 1 Environmental elective | ||
Non-business and Environmental Science majors should select 2 from each category | ||
| Select 2-4 Business Electives | ||
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behavior and Skill Development | 3 |
| BUS 204 | Principles of Marketing with Applications | 3 |
| BUS 303 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| ENT 201 | Principles of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT 355 | Leadership: Theories and Real-World Challenges | 3 |
| MGT 309 | Management Perspectives on Globalization | 3 |
| MKT 375 | Special Topics | 3 |
| MKT 371 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| Select 2-4 Environmental Electives: | ||
| ENV 202 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| ENV 310 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| ENV 401 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 4 |
| ECN 351 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
| ISBT 321 | Fundamentals of Energy and Natural Resources | 3 |
| ISBT 421 | Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| ISBT 422 | Sustainable Energy Development | 3 |
| POL 316 | Environmental Law And Policy | 3 |