Sustainability Minor
Shape a Future That's sustainable
Minor in sustainability at UW-Green Bay.
Our global future rests on creating citizens that are aware of the need for economic, environmental and social responsibility. This multi-disciplinary program delves into courses from business, public policy and environmental science, offering you a comprehensive understanding of sustainability challenges on a global, regional and local scale. You'll explore the interconnections of these issues and discover pathways to a more sustainable future.
21 Credits
Gain an awareness of the importance of sustainable practices in business activities and community affairs.
Value
UW-Green Bay is ranked in the top 10% nationally as "best bachelor's degree college for the money" by College Factual in 2024.
Bridge The Gap
To save the planet, we must address the needs of our environment, society and economy.
The challenges facing our planet are complex. They demand solutions that bridge the divide between our environment, society and economics. The Sustainability minor at UW-Green Bay equips you with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to navigate these complexities.
EMBI Internship
The Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI) at UW-Green Bay partners with area businesses and organizations to connect the dots between environmental awareness and sound business practices. The EMBI internship builds upon your coursework to develop the skills and experience you need to become a leader in sustainability.
Make a Difference
Be a part of developing solutions to reduce waste, conserve resources and minimize pollution, and leave a positive, lasting impact.
Diverse Assignments
EMBI intern assignments span various sectors and industries. From municipalities to healthcare, energy to agriculture, as an intern you'll tackle diverse challenges to create sustainability while getting invaluable learning experience.
Real World Experience
Gain practical experience through the EMBI Internship program, where you'll tackle real sustainability issues at local organizations.
Compatible Majors
The sustainability minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors, fostering a well-rounded skillset that's highly sought after in today's job market. A minor in sustainability empowers you to integrate environmentally responsible practices into your chosen field. Students who have taken a minor in sustainability have also declared the following majors:
- Communication
- Community Health Education
- First Nations Studies
- Environmental Policy & Planning
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
- Biology
- Environmental Engineering Technology
- Environmental Science
- Geoscience
- Water Science
Saving energy in healthcare
"Our job at EMBI and with Aurora has been to improve energy efficiency and manage their energy usage... We were able to take all of this knowledge that we're learning in class and apply it in the real world, which to me provides true understanding of the concepts that we've been looking at."
Jacob Eggert
EMBI Intern, Aurora BayCare Medical Center
How Can We Help?
First we'll provide clarity and direction to your college questions, so together we can take on the uncertain future of environmental challenges that face society. Just reach out. We're here to support you.