A concentration in Sustainable Business provides students with subject matter, knowledge, and experience to effectively integrate economic, social, and environmental goals into their work or business strategy. The concentration offers a diverse range of courses, from sustainable marketing and consumption to corporate sustainability strategy as well as internships, study abroad programs and interdisciplinary projects to hands-on experience in real-world settings.
21
Credits of Sustainable Business credits needed
Coursework to increase your impact
Students will learn the latest trends in sustainable business, understand the role of business in addressing sustainability and social issues, drive sustainable marketing and consumption, and develop leadership skills to shape responsible business practice. Graduates will be able to confidently harness emerging trends in green business for strategic positioning and social/environmental good.
In addition to the All-University Core Curriculum, course work for a concentration in Business Sustainability includes the College of Business Core and various electives that allow students to build a plan around their educational and/or career interests.
Curriculum
Students who choose the Sustainable Business concentration must take at least 21 credits of Sustainable Business-specific courses in addition to the All-University Core Curriculum and College of Business courses. Take a look at the degree requirements.
See more details about the sustainable business concentration (PDF).
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate:
- Identify the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss on business and society and understand how business practice contributes to global sustainability challenges.
- Recognize and articulate the role of business in addressing sustainability issues.
- Analyze the ethical, legal, regulatory, strategic, and financial implications inherent in business situations and apply that knowledge to make responsible decisions.
- Apply their knowledge to effectively integrate economic, social, and environmental goals into their work or business strategy.
- Harness emerging trends in green business for strategic positioning and social/environmental good.
Courses
The courses below reflect the 2024-2025 Colorado State University catalog, published in August 2024 for students enrolling during the 2024-2025 academic year. Courses listed are updated each summer for incoming students.
The College of Business requires a minimum grade point average of 2.000 in business and economics courses as a graduation requirement.
Freshman
Select 3 credits from the following:
Credits3
Biological and Physical Sciences
AUCC3A
Credits4
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
AUCC1C
Credits3
Sophomore
Select one course from the following:1
Credits1-3
Select 3 credits from the following Lower-Division Concentration Electives:
Credits3
Biological and Physical Sciences
AUCC3A
Credits3
Junior
Historical Perspectives
AUCC3D
Credits3
Senior
Select 3 credits from the following Upper-Division Concentration Electives:
Credits3
Program Total Credits:
Credits120
This course listing is provided through the
Colorado State University catalog and is updated each summer. New or modified courses offered for spring or summer may not be included, but you can find complete course information via the
class schedule on RAMweb. Offerings are subject to change and the University reserves the right to make changes in catalog information when necessary and to correct errors. Always consult with an academic advisor to stay informed of curriculum details.