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California State University, Chico

Managing for Sustainability Minor

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  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Minor

  • Delivery Type

    Hybrid

Get the knowledge and skills needed to tackle the biggest environmental and social issues of our time. Through our immersive minor in managing for sustainability you’ll be prepared to create sustainable business strategies and innovative solutions that apply to any career across industries.

From business ethics to the implementation of a long-term action plan, you’ll work on projects and exercises that will teach you to approach the world with a mindset for sustainability.

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Bridge Business and Technology

Begin with courses in sustainability, business ethics, and environmental management to build a strong foundation. Electives let you delve into public lands, environmental philosophies, and balancing profits with social and environmental responsibility. Hands-on projects help you tackle real-world challenges and connect ideas across fields.

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Skills That Make an Impact

From team and project management to community outreach and environmental policy, the minor in managing for sustainability teaches you the language, skills, and strategies to be an effective changemaker.

Important skills you’ll take away from this minor include:

  • Sustainable business practices
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Environmental analysis
  • Project management

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A Perfect Pair for Your Major

While this minor is commonly paired with environmental sciences, agriculture, and business majors, managing for sustainability adds practical knowledge and skills to expand career possibilities across the board.

Some common majors that complement this minor include:

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