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Minor in Sustainability

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Civil Engineering (Program) UNDERGRADUATE Minor

School

Engineering and Science

Program Level

UNDERGRADUATE

Program Description

Sustainability has become an important strategy component for all business and technology sectors. The minor would be primarily for students interested in the subject matter without any restrictions on their disciplinary background. The curriculum will allow students to explore current thinking with regards to the three pillars of sustainability: People, Planet, Prosperity. Completing a sustainability minor can empower students to become informed and engaged global citizens who are equipped to address pressing sustainability challenges and contribute to building a more sustainable and just world for present and future generations.

Program Objectives

  1. Students will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of sustainability, exploring its environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

  2. Students will foundational knowledge in sustainability science, environmental policy, resource management and sustainable business management.

  3. Students will learn to analyze complex sustainability issues from multiple perspectives.

  4. Students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate sustainability challenges, assess the effectiveness of proposed solutions and make recommendations

Student Outcomes

  1. Students will have the skills and competencies related to sustainability, such as environmental assessment, impact analysis, stakeholder engagement, project management, and communication.

  2. They will learn how to design and implement sustainability initiatives, conduct research, and communicate findings effectively.

  3. Students will develop problem-solving skills to identify and address sustainability challenges.

  4. Students will learn to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, towards innovative solutions.