Environment and Business at University of Waterloo

Leads to the Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment and Business. Smart businesses know that sustainability must be a core part of their plan. In Environment and Business — the only program of its kind in North America — you'll develop an in-depth knowledge of environmental issues and the business world to better understand the risks that environmental challenges pose for businesses and the wider economy, and the opportunities that this understanding provides. You'll get the foundations of a business degree with courses in economics, finance, marketing, and management, and you'll get an environmental education including field ecology and human geography. Offered as a co-op programme only.

Faculty: Faculty of Environment  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Most of the classes you’ll take will be Environment and Business courses. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo. Sample upper-year courses include Green Entrepreneurship, Sustainability Management Standards and Auditing, Behaviour Change and Sustainability, Environment and Business Project.

Career pathways

Our graduates often pursue careers in health and safety, project management, and environment. They often work in consulting, banks, manufacturing, various levels of government, and more.

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