Business and Sustainability, BA

Western Washington University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

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 students 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.