Sustainable Business Management
Bachelor of Science
Building future leaders
and green businesses.
Our Sustainable Business Management program is tailored for individuals like you. You’ll learn to seamlessly blend business prowess with sustainability, empowering you to lead in a world where eco-conscious decisions drive success.
Graduating from our program propels you towards success in the thriving green job market. Whether it's corporate sustainability, green consulting, or socially responsible entrepreneurship, your online degree becomes your key to a career that resonates with your passion for green skills and positive environmental impact.
Seize this opportunity to actively shape a future where business isn't just about profits, but about making a meaningful impact on the planet and society. Your green journey starts here!
Program Overview
Unity Environmental University’s BS in Sustainable Business Management will prepare students to be innovative sustainability business leaders. This program will provide practical expertise and professional skills to students interested in a profession that advances the sustainable business movement.
Career Outlook
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*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.
Experiential and Immersive Coursework
Global Supply Chain Operations: Greening Your Business
In this course, students learn how to integrate global logistic, purchasing, operations and market channel strategies. The course explores the fundamentals and logistics of supply chain management through the lens of sustainability.
Transformational Leadership
In this course, students explore strategies needed to become effective instruments of change. By using case studies from a variety of organizational contexts such as business, government, non-profit, and education, students will explore concepts of organizational behavior and culture, consensus building, and project management to lead effective change towards environmental sustainability.
Understanding the Sustainable Business Landscape
This course introduces students to business with a focus on an organization’s environmental and social impact. Students will learn about the basics in corporate social responsibility, supply-chain management, finance, and non-financial reporting and accounting.
Sustainable Business Degree Requirements and Courses
The Sustainable Business Management degree requires 120 credits, including 30 that must be completed at the 300 level or above. You may transfer in up to 90 credits from outside accredited institutions. For more details, view our full course catalog for a better look into your program, then apply online for free to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Sustainable Business Management
Sustainable Business Management involves integrating eco-conscious strategies with traditional business practices to drive success and positive environmental impact. Unity Environmental University’s B.S. in Sustainable Business Management equips you with the skills to lead in corporate sustainability, green consulting, or socially responsible entrepreneurship.
Our program blends business acumen with sustainability principles, preparing you to excel in the growing green job market. You'll gain practical expertise in sustainable business practices, positioning you as an innovative leader who prioritizes both profit and the planet.
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What courses will I be taking?
General Education Core: 27 credits
Environmental Professional Core: 13 credits
Elective Courses: 50 credits
Program Core: 30 credits- COMM 401: Using Social Media in a Global World
- ECON 303: Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet
- ENVS 101: Sustainable Solution to Globalization
- FINC 201: Business Administration: Enterprise Accounting
- FINC 401: Impact Investment for a Sustainable World
- MGMT 201: Corporate Sustainability: Frameworks and Standards
- MGMT 301: Starting Your Small Non-Profit
- MGMT 403: Global Chain Supply Operations: Greening Your Business
- MGMT 405: Achieving Net Zero through Carbon Accounting
- MKTG 301: Environmental Marketing and Branding
For course requirements and a better look into your program, view our full course catalog. Then apply online for free to get started.
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How much does it cost?
Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Thanks to our promise to keep tuition flat through 2030, you won’t be burdened with unexpected increases or fees.
Our team of distance education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here. -
How fast can I finish?
Our comprehensive 120-credit program can be tailored to fit your schedule and goals! Completion time is flexible, determined by the number of credits you choose to take each term (8 terms/year) and less time with transfer credits. Without transfer credits, you can anticipate the following completion times:
- 48 credits/year: Fast-track your education in only 2.6 years
- 30 credits/year: Achieve your degree in 4 years
- 24 credits/year: Complete in 5 years, if that’s your preferred pace!
Program Features
High Value Education: Nationally recognized for the quality of our programs delivered at an affordable price.
Social Mobility: Unity ranks in the top 2% of colleges in the U.S. for fostering upward mobility.
Sustainability Core: All programs are committed to sustainable practices, preparing you for a future of environmental awareness in all fields.
Flexible Learning: Balance work and education effortlessly by choosing when and where you want to study.
Flexible Start Dates: 8 start dates per year allows you to control your schedule
Personalized Guidance: Benefit from individualized academic and professional advising, where we are dedicated to turning your career and academic aspirations into tangible achievements.
Transfer-Friendly: Shorten your academic timeline, since we accept up to 90 credits to value your prior academic achievements.
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Last Updated on March 7, 2025
