Sustainability Management Minor
Loyola University Chicago
Year Founded: Jan. 1, 2016
Date Posted: April 13, 2016
Submitted by: Nancy Landrum
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Business, Management, & Finance,
Environmental Studies & Sciences,
Sustainability Studies & Science
Program Type: Minor
Completion: 4 years
Distance: Both
Commitment: Both
Description
Quinlan and non-Quinlan students who wish to learn more about sustainability in business and industry may pursue the sustainable business minor.
The minor in sustainability management provides foundational knowledge of the applications of sustainability in management, marketing, and economics. Students will:
Learn the social, environmental, and economic impacts of current business systems and consumer society
Explore alternatives to the current system
Gain an understanding of the scientific, moral, and business case for sustainability
Learn standards and metrics for gauging sustainability impacts