Farmingdale State College
Minor in Sustainable Business

Program Description
The Sustainable Business minor, consisting of 15 credits, is interdisciplinary and open to all students. The minor is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create, manage, and lead businesses that operate in environmentally and socially responsible ways. Students will gain a deeper understanding of sustainable development, management, and leadership to address sustainability-related issues in a business environment. To complete the minor, students will be required to take three courses in Business Management plus two additional elective courses from various disciplines.
Focus Areas
- Foundations of sustainable business
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Social entrpreneurship
- Environmental law
- Creativity & innovation
- Leadership & ethics
- Energy sustainability and environment
- Sustainability in architecture and construction
- Energy and sustainability
- Wind technology
- Energy storage and electric drive vehicles
- Geothermal systems
- Solar energy
- Globalization & sustainability
Environmental interactions - Sustainable garden
- Environmental economics and policy
Potential Career Opportunities
- Sustainable Energy
- Sustainable Business careers
Target audience
Other
Program Format
Online
Educational Level Prerequisites
High School diploma
Program Type
Degree Program
Expected Outcomes
Credit