Bachelor of Commerce in Sustainability Management at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

Businesses today face complex challenges that affect people, communities and the planet. Climate change, resource use, waste, inequality and responsible leadership are shaping how organizations operate and make decisions. As sustainability becomes a priority across industries, organizations are looking for graduates who understand these challenges and can help build better systems for the future.

Faculty: Sobey School of Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Sample courses include Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics and Responsibility, Sustainability Accounting, Reporting and Assurance, Sustainable Finance and Economics of Sustainability.

Career pathways

Career areas include sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility, sustainability consulting, sustainability reporting and assurance, sustainable marketing, supply chain and logistics, and social enterprise development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Nova Scotia applicants: English 12 academic, Mathematics 12 (or Statistics and Data Science 12, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12) and three additional academic 12 courses, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in the required courses. Requirements for other provinces and countries are listed on the Canadian and international admissions pages.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.smu.ca/future-students/admissions/cs-apply-online.html

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