BA(Hons) Business and Sustainability

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationships between business and sustainability. Students will learn about the social, environmental, and economic impacts of business practices and how to incorporate sustainability principles into their decision-making processes. The course will cover topics such as corporate social responsibility, sustainable supply chain management, and environmental accounting. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects and case studies to apply their knowledge and gain practical experience.

Additional Information

This course is part of Western Washington University's Sustainability Program, which offers interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students to explore the complex relationships between human and natural systems. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, community engagement, and collaboration with local organizations to address real-world sustainability challenges.

Discover Western Washington University's Commitment to Sustainability Education

Western Washington University is committed to sustainability education and offers a variety of programs that foster environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The university's beautiful campus is located in the Pacific Northwest, providing students with access to diverse ecosystems and natural resources for hands-on learning experiences.

The State of Washington is a leader in responding to the societal imperative regarding environmental issues. This Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Sustainability is an action component of the state’s initiatives. This degree combines three areas of study that give graduates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate in a changing economic and social environment.

Graduates from this program will possess:

• A fundamental knowledge of economics, giving them the skills to apply economic analysis to problems in sustainable business faced by modern organizations;

• A fundamental knowledge of environmental science and policy, giving them the ability to understand the social and political climate as well as the scientific issues involved in sustainable business;

• An extensive knowledge of business and management in the context of business sustainability giving them the basic skills needed to succeed in organizations.

Why Consider a Business and Sustainability Major?

A Business and Sustainability Major prepares a student to analyze environmental and social issues from multiple perspectives, decide on action steps to deal with those issues, and then implement those action steps successfully. Need for these actions will only grow as environmental issues, including climate change, waste, and pollution become more central in the operations of organizations. This degree compliments the state’s initiative involving private enterprise, not-for-profit organizations, and government.

Academic Requirements for freshman students:

The admission requirements for undergraduate courses are given as follows:

• Completed application form

• Academic Transcripts(certified english translations if necessary)

• Relevant High school degree/Grade Report/Certificates

• SAT or ACT Scores (Optional)

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5

• Personal Statement or essay

• One letter of recommendation

• List of extracurricular activities(if any)

• Portfolio