Subject to prior approval, many students in any of USC's faculties may undertake a four-course minor or an eight-course major in Sustainability as part of their degree.
These study areas are designed for those seeking to make a difference and to become innovators in sustainability. USC has a strong research focus on sustainability with the establishment of the Sustainability Research Centre and defines sustainability as being "the enhancement of communities into the indefinite future without impinging on the value of natural systems".
Sustainability is achieved through promoting equity within and between generations, conservation of biodiversity and natural systems, and wise use of resources. Sustainability enhances the interdependency and resilience of economic, environmental and social systems.
Studying this major or minor will greatly assist students who are interested in developing their innovation and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world.
Major
For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
4 required courses:
SUS101 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SUS201 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
SUS202 Business Events
SUS302 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Plus select 4 sustainability-related courses:
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses:
ENS221 Event Management
ENS222 Business Internship
ENS281 Business Internship
ENS300 Foundations of Sustainability
ENS310 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
ENS320 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
ENS321 Sustainable Futures
ENS351 Australian Vegetation
ENS372 Australian Wildlife
PUB102 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
PUB262 Environmental and Resource Economics
SCI102 Climate Change Adaptation
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses:
ENP211 Climate Change Mitigation Theory and Practice
ENP236 Restoration Ecology and Genetics
ENP365 Integrated Environmental Management
SCS201 Integrated Marine Systems
SCS211 Environment and Health
Faculty of Business courses:
BUS102 Environmental Health Risk Management
MGT310 Biodiversity and Ecology
TSM221 Planning and Environmental Law
TSM223 Rural and Regional Sustainability
Other courses:
WPL310 Participation and Conflict Resolution *
Minor
For a minor in Sustainability students must successfully complete 4 courses:
2 required courses:
SUS101 International Community Development and Global Justice
SUS302 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
Plus select 2 courses from:
ENS281 Economics for Business
ENP365 Small Business and New Venture Management
PUB102 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure
SUS201 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SUS202 Work Place Learning I
* Subject to special entry requirements. Course coordinator approval only.