The common ground upon which our honours undergraduate programs in SEED are built is sustainable development.
In the Environment and Business program, sustainability is advanced in two ways. First, there is an emphasis placed on identifying, understanding, and engaging business in the realization of a sustainable future. Second, knowledge and tools traditionally associated with business (such as marketing) are applied to advance knowledge, products and behaviour related to sustainability.
The Sustainability and Financial Management program looks at the use of financial and accounting approaches to support sustainable development. More and more, progressive companies are seeking alignment of environmental responsibility with profitability. Environmental, social, and governance tools can be integrated to drive policy and decision-making towards long-term success of businesses and society.
More on these exciting programs below!
Sustainability meets profitability
Smart businesses know that sustainability must be a core part of their plan. Be the expert who makes it happen.
In Environment and Business (ENBUS), youll develop an in-depth knowledge of environmental issues and the business world. Youll get the foundations of a business degree, with courses in economics, finance, marketing and management, as well as an environmental education including field ecology and human geography. Plus, youll learn to integrate environment and business knowledge through specialized courses in corporate responsibility, social marketing, and more.
Graduate with a unique combination of skills to help the corporate world shrink its environmental footprint.
International Development
Continuing students, please refer to information about International Development program.
Today’s investors, businesses, and governments are increasingly focused on sustainability alongside dollars and cents.
This shift is creating a growing demand for a new breed of financial experts who can integrate people, profits, and the planet into the bottom line. Through this unique program, you'll gain a premier accounting and finance education through our partnership with the School of Accounting and Finance. You'll also gain a deep understanding of sustainability from our courses in the Faculty of Environment. Plus, with 16 months of paid co-op work experience, you’ll have the opportunity to explore careers and gain valuable skills before you graduate.
Three specializations are offered:
- Corporate Sustainability including requirements towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Government Policy and Financial Markets including requirements towards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
- Indigenous Entrepreneurship, which enables Indigenous students to start their own businesses.
Learn more about Sustainability and Financial Management