Sustainability has become a defining force shaping markets, organizations, and the global economy. The Sustainability Major prepares students to understand the scientific foundations of sustainability and to apply that understanding in business and organizational contexts. As environmental change, resource constraints, and regulatory pressures increasingly influence decision making, leaders across all sectors must be able to interpret scientific evidence and consider its implications for strategy and performance.

Grounded in the science of sustainability, the major develops students' fluency in environmental data, systems thinking, and the interactions between human and natural systems. Students learn to critically evaluate sustainability claims, distinguish meaningful action from greenwashing, and analyze tradeoffs across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. By combining scientific insight with applied analysis, the Sustainability Major equips students to contribute informed perspectives to business decisions and to engage thoughtfully with the sustainability challenges shaping the future of organizations. Sustainability is not a passing trend, but an essential lens for understanding risk, opportunity, and long-term success.