Sustainability & Innovation

We take a "whole system" approach

We believe in creating frameworks in which individuals, organizations, and societies can "thrive in perpetuity"¹. Using a combination of tailored courses and applied challenges, we explore creative and innovative solutions to wicked problems, including social responsibility, resource use and environmental services, organizational change management, and supporting the long-term economic growth of our communities. 

As global economies evolve and populations increase, the Minor in Sustainability through the College of Innovation and Design prepares students for the enhanced management of social, environmental, economic, and cultural resources. In a complex world, sustainable growth requires understanding not only your environmental resources, but your social and economic stakeholders as well. 

While the challenges facing us are endless, the College of Innovation and Design focuses on the following areas in sustainability and innovation: 

• Innovation life cycle
• Change Management
• Sustainable Business Development
• Social Justice & Economic Mobility
• Challenges in Sustainability and Innovation

^{1. Werbach, Adam. 2009. Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto. Harvard Business Press.}  

 

Minor in Sustainability

Enroll in the new Minor in Sustainability through the College of Innovation and Design. This interdisciplinary minor allows students to select courses from departments all across campus in pursuit of a broad, holistic educational approach to current topics in sustainability. 

 

List of Courses

College of Innovation & Design Courses on Sustainability

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