Online Bachelor of Science in Sustainability
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Bachelor’s in Sustainability Overview
Come back and move your career forward in the fast-evolving field of sustainability. Earn your sustainability degree and be ready to make an impact on urgent environmental, economic, and social matters facing the world.
- Combine science with data analytics, policy, communication, and management to help identify environmental issues, develop sustainable practices, and implement mitigation strategies that protect our natural environment, economy, and well-being.
- Gain a strong foundation in natural resource management while leveraging critical thinking, communication, management, and analytical skills.
- Lead companies or organizations into a more sustainable and resilient future.
- Prepare for a variety of career paths, including corporate sustainability, environmental management, natural resource management, politics, environmental consulting, and nonprofit.
- Shorten your path to a master's degree with a graduate program pathway.
Gain the Skills That Employers — and Our Environment — Need
- Evaluate environmental regulations and policy, as well as the sustainability of technology.
- Apply the principles and historical trends related to natural resource issues and their management, policies, and laws.
- Evaluate current research in sustainability issues.
- Synthesize the impacts of human interactions with others and their environment on local and global scales.
- Lead others and drive positive change in the world.
Customize Your Degree
Customize your degree with a concentration and electives based on your goals and interests:
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
What Courses Will I Take?
Courses in the bachelor’s in sustainability program explore environmental issues and sustainable practices. Students can focus on a concentration in decision management, health sciences, environmental science, social issues, sustainable hospitality, supply chain management and logistics, or economics.
You’ll learn from experienced professionals who bring real-world knowledge to the courses they teach.
Sample Courses
- Environmental Science
- Introduction to Environmental Policy and Management
- Research Methodology
- Topics in Sustainability
- The Global Environment
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Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Sustainability Concentrations
Combine your knowledge about sustainability and environmental issues, management and policy, research, communication, and social responsibility and apply it to one of seven concentrations.
Decision Management
Learn how to apply decision management and analysis principles to solve problems in business and other sectors for a more sustainable society. Identify opportunities to increase business' productivity and be able to set achievable objectives.
Economics
Learn about international business development, social innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainable and resilient communities, corporate sustainability and social responsibility, and global supply chain management.
Environmental Science
Develop the skills needed to promote environmental resilience, through the conservation of natural resources and reduction of climate risk. Students will also learn about the biology of pollution, the overall health of our environment, and how to conduct an environmental risk assessment.
Health Sciences
Attain the skills needed to improve and protect the environment in an effort to prevent possible adverse health effects on future generations. Students will focus on the health and well-being of humans and the environment to help ensure a healthier and more sustainable future.
Social Issues
Modelling the three pillars of social sustainability - inclusion, empowerment, and resilience, students will learn how to communicate in a diverse society to help marginalized groups find their voice and improve overall living conditions by addressing social justice issues, and understanding what healthy, resilient, and sustainable environments and communities look like.
Supply Chain and Logistics
Gain an understanding of global supply chain management and analytics, logistics and distribution management, purchasing and vendor management, and strategic warehouse management. You can also graduate with a micro-credential in supply chain management and logistics.
Sustainable Hospitality
Focus on sustainable hospitality management, and corporate and social responsibility, as it applies to the hospitality industry.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
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Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Have you ever worked on a team where the goals or values didn't fully align with yours? How did you handle that situation?
- Describe a time when you worked on a long-term project. How did you stay motivated and organized throughout the process?
- Describe a time you were involved in a data collection or research project related to environmental or social issues. How did you ensure accuracy and usefulness of the results?
- Give an example of a time you worked with people from different backgrounds or disciplines on a common goal. How did you navigate differences and contribute to the outcome?
- Have you ever had to advocate for a cause or initiative you were passionate about? How did you get others involved?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Management
- Leadership
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Environmental Resources Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- Environmental Policy
- Natural Resources Management
- Social Sustainability
- Digital Literacy
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Prepare yourself for success with a bachelor's degree in sustainability.
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