Subject to prior approval, many students in any of USC's faculties may undertake a four-course minor or an eight-course major in Sustainability as part of their degree.
These study areas are designed for those seeking to make a difference and to become innovators in sustainability. USC has a strong research focus on sustainability with the establishment of the Sustainability Research Centre and defines sustainability as being "the enhancement of communities into the indefinite future without impinging on the value of natural systems".
Sustainability is achieved through promoting equity within and between generations, conservation of biodiversity and natural systems, and wise use of resources. Sustainability enhances the interdependency and resilience of economic, environmental and social systems.
Studying this major or minor will greatly assist students who are interested in developing their innovation and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world.
Major
For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
4 required courses:
SUS101 Business Law and Ethics
SUS201 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SUS202 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS302 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
Plus select 4 sustainability-related courses:
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses:
ENS221 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
ENS222 Sustainable Futures
ENS281 Australian Vegetation
ENS300 Australian Wildlife
ENS310 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
ENS320 Environmental and Resource Economics
ENS321 Climate Change Adaptation
ENS351 Climate Change Mitigation Theory and Practice
ENS372 Restoration Ecology and Genetics
PUB102 Integrated Environmental Management
PUB262 Integrated Marine Systems
SCI102 Environment and Health
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses:
ENP211 Environmental Health Risk Management
ENP236 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENP365 Planning and Environmental Law
SCS201 Rural and Regional Sustainability
SCS211 Participation and Conflict Resolution
Faculty of Business courses:
BUS102 International Community Development and Global Justice
MGT310 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
TSM221 Economics for Business
TSM223 Small Business and New Venture Management
Other courses:
WPL310 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure *
Minor
For a minor in Sustainability students must successfully complete 4 courses:
2 required courses:
SUS101 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SUS302 Work Place Learning I
Plus select 2 courses from:
ENS281 Foundations of Sustainability
ENP365 Sustainable Futures
PUB102 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
SUS201 Participation and Conflict Resolution
SUS202 Environment and Health
* Subject to special entry requirements. Course coordinator approval only.