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
The Sustainability major is administered by the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies | |||
| SUS201 Communication and Thought | |||
| SUS202 Introduction to Economics | |||
| SUS302 Introduction to Management |
PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Introduction to Marketing | |||
| ENS222 Business Analytics | |||
| ENS281 Accounting for Business | |||
| ENS300 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| ENS310 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| ENS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| ENS351 The World of Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| ENS372 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | |||
| PUB102 Tourism, Sport and Leisure Policy and Planning | |||
| PUB262 The Innovation and Technology Effect in TLEM | |||
| SCI102 Discovering International Business |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 International Marketing and Markets | |||
| ENP211 Cross-Cultural Management | |||
| ENP236 International Business Strategy | |||
| ENP365 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
| SCS201 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability | |||
| SCS211 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability | |||
| TSM221 Sustainable Futures | |||
| TSM223 Plant Diversity and Ecology |
Other courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPL310 Animal Diversity and Ecology |
Minor
The Sustainability minor is administered by the Faculty of Arts and Business.
For a minor in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
| SUS201 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
| SUS202 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
| SUS302 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation |