Academic Study in Sustainability
Xavier is proud to offer three new academic majors in Sustainability as well as the continuation of our Environmental Studies program.
Sustainability, defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,” affects nearly all enterprises, both public and private. The reasons why are significant and impactful—to reduce risk and environmental impacts, improve reputations, improve long-term viability and much more.
Academic Majors
Sustainability: Economics & Management (BSBA in SUST)
Focuses on sustainable organizations and economies, and involves studies in ecological, environmental, and natural resource economics; management for sustainability and social responsibility; and attention to key related areas such as organizational change management and global supply chain management. Sustainable businesses have lower enterprise risk, better reputations, attract more talented employees and have improved long-term viability.
For more information contact Dr. Nancy Bertaux at 513-745-2930 or bertaux@xavier.edu.
Download the Sustainability: Economics & Management program guide.
Economics, Sustainability & Society (BA in ECOS)
Focuses on sustainable economies, and includes the study of natural resources, ecological and environmental problems, processes, and policies at local, national and global levels. Students will integrate economic analysis with cultural studies, global economic development, policy studies, and management, as they gain skills to conceptualize and solve sustainability problems. Students will critically examine the goal of ever greater material consumption and the notion of natural capital as a mere storehouse of natural resources waiting to be used up.
For more information contact Dr. Nancy Bertaux at 513-745-2930 or bertaux@xavier.edu.
Download the Economics, Sustainability & Society program guide.
Land, Farming & Community (BA in LAND)
Focuses on the science and art of agriculture; and both the necessity and benefits of small-scale, sustainable, and diversified food production in the context of a Jesuit education. The program offers students the opportunity to become stewards of healthy, productive soils, communities, and regions through study and practical experience with growing, processing and distributing food.
For more information contact Dr. Kathleen Smythe at 513-745-3279 or smythe@xavier.edu.
Download the Land, Farming & Community program guide.
Environmental Science (BS in ENSC)
Focuses on the impact of human systems on our natural environment and how in turn these natural systems affect the human environment. The program offers strong scientific foundations as well as understanding of the economic, political, and human social systems necessary to get policies and technologies implemented.
For more information contact Dr. Brent Blair at 513-745-4898 or blairb@xavier.edu.