
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.
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
SCM 485: Business and Sustainability II
SOS 110: Sustainable World (SUST OR SB)
SCM 385: Business and Sustainability I (SUST)
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