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
The Sustainability major is administered by the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| SUS201 Research Methods in Psychology A | |||
| SUS202 Physiological Psychology | |||
| SUS302 Introduction to Human Development |
PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Advanced Methods in Psychology | |||
| ENS222 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies | |||
| ENS281 Personality and Assessment | |||
| ENS300 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing | |||
| ENS310 Advanced Statistics in Psychology | |||
| ENS317 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology | |||
| ENS320 Managing Across Global Cultures | |||
| ENS351 International Trade and Finance | |||
| ENS372 Marketing in an International Environment | |||
| PUB102 Strategic Management | |||
| PUB262 The Literature Review | |||
| SCI102 Qualitative Research Methods | |||
| WPL310 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods |
Please note:
ENS372 is last offered in 2013
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Managing Research | |||
| ENP211 Corporate Finance | |||
| ENP236 Innovation and Management Decision Making | |||
| ENP365 International Business Law and Ethics | |||
| SCS201 Managing Knowledge and Global Change | |||
| SCS211 Comparative and International Employment Relations | |||
| TSM221 Management Informatics | |||
| TSM223 Managing People |
Minor
The Sustainability minor is administered by the Faculty of Arts and Business.
For a minor in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Global Business Management | |||
| SUS201 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning | |||
| SUS202 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | |||
| SUS302 Managerial Project |