Sustainability Management Program

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Why study Sustainability Management?

The Bachelor of Commerce major in Sustainability Management prepares future business leaders to address the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. Students learn how sustainability, economics, and business strategy intersect, developing the skills needed to help organizations operate responsibly while remaining competitive.

The first program of its kind in the Maritimes with a comprehensive business鈥憇ustainability focus.
Develop expertise in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), sustainable finance, responsible marketing, social equity, and climate鈥憆elated business strategy.
Learn from faculty with 98% PhD qualifications and active research agendas in sustainability, ethics, environmental economics, and more.
Benefit from experiential, hands鈥憃n learning through consulting projects, real鈥憌orld sustainability challenges, and optional co鈥憃p terms.
Join Canada’s fast鈥慻rowing sustainability workforce—sustainability鈥憆elated business roles are expanding significantly across the Atlantic region and nationwide.
Study in the new Sobeys Inspiration Hub, a state鈥憃f鈥憈he鈥慳rt space designed for collaboration and innovation.

Sustainability management is no longer a peripheral concern for business—it's a strategic imperative. As environmental and social challenges intensify, the organizations that succeed will be those that integrate sustainability into every decision, creating long鈥憈erm value for people, planet, and profit.

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What you will learn

Graduates of the Sustainability Management major will be able to:

Apply sustainability frameworks to complex business problems.
Analyze ESG risks and opportunities across different business functions.
Integrate knowledge from business, environmental science, and social systems.
Make ethical and responsible decisions with long鈥憈erm impact.
Collaborate in diverse teams to design sustainability solutions.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders on sustainability initiatives.
Engage in experiential learning through applied consulting or project鈥慴ased work.

Experiential learning opportunities

Capstone consulting projects with community partners and businesses.
Optional co鈥憃p program, offering paid work terms in sustainability-focused roles.
Guest speakers, case studies, and interdisciplinary workshops.
Opportunities to collaborate with the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre.
Access to the Sobey School’s industry network, including organizations focused on ESG, clean technology, and social impact.