Sustainability Studies, B.S.

USA

What will I learn?

Sustainability professionals use combinations of interdisciplinary skills to create and manage complex social, environmental and economic systems within a wide array of occupations. The program curricula expand on Florida Tech’s well-known science and technology strengths and add a unique combination of systems science, business and social science courses to produce unusually well-rounded graduates who can operate across multiple disciplines in the workforce.

The program emphasizes advanced educational experiences, hands-on projects (individually and in teams), opportunities for research on campus or internships in the community and training graduates to excel in the changing job market or interdisciplinary graduate schools. Final capstone projects use a campus classroom model where students address real-world sustainability challenges to generate explicit products and build marketable skills.

Do you want to develop new sustainable science and engineering innovations, build sustainability consulting businesses, research climate change, create technology solutions, or embark upon related interdisciplinary careers? A BS in Sustainability Studies from Florida Tech could be right for you. Along the way, you’ll develop strong systems-thinking skills, build hands-on experience through campus and community research projects at a university started by NASA scientists, and prepare for a career in the early stages of the remarkable emergence of many sustainability initiatives.

Academic And Practical Experience

Sustainability is an interdisciplinary field, encompassing elements of all Colleges and many Departments at Florida Tech. The Sustainability Studies program is housed in the Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences. As a BS program at a major technology university, our diverse student and faculty interests focus on building sustainability innovations for the future.

Our sustainability degree is dynamic yet focused. You’ll get started right away, taking core courses like Introduction to Sustainability and the Whole Earth Course. Guided by highly experienced faculty who care about your success, you’ll obtain core science and business skills while specializing in your strengths and greatest interests.

Other Career Options

A BS in Sustainability Studies allows you to pursue a career in many existing and emerging fields, including:

  • Corporate sustainability
  • Climate change research
  • Green architecture
  • Renewable energy engineering
  • Government sustainability
  • Wildlife research
  • Conservation organizations
  • Green transportation
  • Non-profit management

In addition to these and traditional career fields, entirely new fields have recently emerged, such as:

  • Sustainable building
  • Green event management
  • Climate accounting
  • Sustainable tourism
  • Corporate social responsibility

Majors

  • Business and Economics
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Social Sciences
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Which department am I in?

College of Engineering and Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$44,620.00 (37,64,765) per year
USD $22,310 per semester; Summer Fee: USD $1,250/credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Engineering and Science

150 W. University Blvd.,

MELBOURNE,

Florida,

32901, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students intending to apply should complete at least one year of high school environmental sciences or biology, and at least one year of chemistry or physics. Courses in economics or business are encouraged, but not required.

Students must have completed a strong high school curriculum and demonstrated achievement in college preparatory classes. Your high school transcripts should indicate a minimum: Four years of math, including trigonometry, mathematics analysis, analytical geometry or precalculus; and Four years of science, including physics and chemistry.

English language proficiency:

Students whose home language is not English are considered to have demonstrated English language proficiency if they have accomplished any of the following: an Internet-based TOEFL (standard, home and paper) with an earned score of at least 80; or an IELTS with an earned score of at least 6.5; or a PTE Academic with an earned score of at least 58; or a Cambridge English: Advanced with an earned score of at least 180 (Grade of C); or a Duolingo English Test with an earned score of at least 105; ELS English for Academic Purposes level 112.

Application Deadline: Fall - July 1st; Spring - November 1st.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Tech is a leading provider of science and engineering programs across Florida and the South, delivering excellent graduate outcomes.

  • Most internationally diverse student body in U.S.
  • Outstanding reputation for STEM subjects
  • Provides scholarships to most students
  • Located in famous holiday destination of Florida