As part of the undergraduate program at the Grossman School of Business, the sustainability theme provides knowledge, competencies and experiences for students interested in sustainable business, including but not limited to social and environmental sustainability. Sustainable businesses maximize shareholder value over the long run with leaders who are innovative, and who manage interactions with stakeholders across the economic, social, environmental and political spheres. 

Required business electives and participation in a capstone course will give students the opportunity to synthesize and validate their evolving perspectives in both academic and applied settings. Students may enhance their understanding of sustainable business by taking courses spanning a number of different disciplines outside of business such as ecology, economics, environmental studies, political science, history and sociology.

Possible Career Paths Following a Sustainable Business Theme

Careers in sustainable business, are found in such varied fields as clean technology startups, environmental protection and remediation, waste reduction, the fossil fuels industry, green building, sustainable agriculture, climate change, and renewable energy and energy efficiency. Students pursuing the Sustainable Business theme may also pursue careers in industries that are pursuing strategies to reduce their negative social and environmental footprint. These careers may range from sustainability consulting, carbon finance, corporate social responsibility and corporate environmental management.

Required Courses