Sustainable Business: Joint Major in Business and Environment (BA/BEnv)

Simon Fraser University

Date Posted: June 14, 2019
Submitted by: Claire Pope
Sustainability Topic: Curriculum
Content Type: Academic Programs
Program Type: Joint Degree

Description

Recognizing the need to adapt business practices to the opportunities and challenges of an evolving global environment, the Business and Environment Joint Major in Sustainable Business consists of core courses in both the social and biophysical aspects of environment, as well as business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance and organizational theory. Specialty courses enable students to gain depth and experience in areas at the intersection of business, sustainability and environment.

This joint major is designed for individuals interested in careers in the private, non-profit and public sectors in areas such as green entrepreneurship and innovation, supply chain management, environmental impact assessment and mitigation, energy and materials management and management within resource and environmental companies.