Sustainability and Business

Minor in Sustainability and Business

Sustainability and business is an interdisciplinary minor between the environmental and sustainability studies program and the Offutt School of Business. This minor provides a holistic understanding of the intersection between business practices and environmental and ethical responsibility. Courses cover scientific foundations, cultural dimensions, and ethical decision-making. Students gain insights into regulatory frameworks and learn sustainable practices in logistics and global supply chains. The program equips graduates with practical skills and a deep understanding of the ethical considerations necessary for navigating the global business environment responsibly.

Attain a Career Advantage

Students gain a comprehensive understanding of how sustainable principles inform responsible business practices, giving them essential competencies for careers in fields where environmental literacy and ethical decision-making are increasingly expected. Coursework equips them with practical knowledge of supply-chain sustainability, regulatory frameworks, cultural dimensions of global markets, and the ethical implications of organizational decisions. This combination enhances students' professional readiness and gives them a competitive advantage in a job market that values sustainability leadership, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) awareness, and systems thinking.

Coursework

The requirements for a sustainability and business minor are 22 credits:

• One science course (4 credits)
• One environmental policy course (4 credits)
• One humanities/ethics course (4 credits)
• 6 credits of business-related courses
• 4 credits in interdisciplinary research or an internship with a significant sustainability and business component
• Plus prerequisite courses

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