Smart businesses know that sustainability must be a core part of their plan. In Environment and Business the only program of its kind in North America you'll develop an in depth knowledge of environmental issues and the business world to better understand the risks that environmental challenges pose for businesses and the wider economy, and the opportunities that this understanding provides. You'll get the foundations of a business degree with courses in economics, finance, marketing, and management, and you'll get an environmental education including field ecology and human geography. , you'll learn how to integrate environment and business knowledge through specialized courses in corporate sustainability, social marketing, and more. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to make a difference, whether that’s developing business plans for renewable energy suppliers, analyzing the environmental record of a Fortune 500 company, or helping businesses reduce their ecological impacts.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Environment
Study options
Full Time
(5 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$51,000.00 (US$ 36,658)
per year
Residence fee-Traditional Double Room Fall 8758, Spring 5847, Winter 5847
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must have completed a Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including. Any Grade 12 U English (final grade of 70% is required). Recommended courses: one Grade 12 U Mathematics, one Grade 12 U Science, Grade 12M Principles of Financial Accounting, Analysing Current Economic Issues (where offered). Admission averages: Low 80s.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.