Online Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability

In the context of business and the economy, sustainability is built on three fundamental pillars. These are also called the triple bottom line:

1. People: Something that is sustainable benefits individuals and communities.
2. Planet: A sustainable concept or action that respects the natural environment.
3. Profit: The sustainable idea must also make financial sense.

As a degree and career, sustainability focuses on the theories and principles used to address issues related to the environment, economy and society. In this program, you’ll apply these topics with an emphasis on solving current and future environmental issues. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to:

• Build a vision for long-term solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risk.
• Impact lives locally and globally.

This program also includes community engagement, experiential learning, faculty collaboration, leadership development and study abroad opportunities to provide a well-rounded experience.

Who’s a good candidate for this program?

This online sustainability program is geared toward students interested in the social and human aspects of sustainability. You’ll focus on the impacts of environmental challenges we experience on a large and individual scale. During this program, you’ll explore how humans perceive sustainability and what influences their behaviors and actions toward the environment.