Business – Sustainability (BA)

As companies explore new ways to support ecological stability, the demand for sustainability-focused business leaders has grown. Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in sustainability combines a core business curriculum with rigorous courses in sustainability. In this program, you’ll learn how to make decisions that strengthen businesses and support the environment.

Quick facts
Next start date: 05/19/2025
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120

Business and sustainability courses

The curriculum is designed to build your strengths in traditional business topics and then delve into specialized knowledge in sustainability. Topics you can explore range from the economics of sustainability and sustainable technologies to sustainable development and the processes that gave rise to the world in which we live.

SOS 325: The Economics of Sustainability

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SCM 485: Business and Sustainability II

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SOS 110: Sustainable World (SUST OR SB)

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SCM 385: Business and Sustainability I (SUST)

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The jobs in business and sustainability you’ll be prepared for

Environmental concerns exist across all sectors and industries. While you might gravitate toward renewable energy, agribusiness and other green industries, you can also pursue sustainability-focused positions in the wider business community. Program graduates are excellent fits for positions within corporate responsibility, management, marketing, sales, supply chain management and more. Additional potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:

Farmers, Ranchers and Other Agricultural Managers

Growth: -4.6%
Salary: $75,760

Management Analysts

Growth: 9.7%
Salary: $95,290

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $98,560

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $97,710

Logistics Analysts

Growth: 18.3%
Salary: $77,520

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Growth: 1.9%
Salary: $127,830

Administrative Services Managers

Growth: 5.6%
Salary: $103,330

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $97,710

Wind Energy Development Managers

Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620