BMgmt Major in Environment, Sustainability and Society

The Bachelor of Management (BMgmt) prepares students to formulate and implement strategies to effectively manage organizations and human activities. Through the Major in Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) students gain a broad understanding and gain experience with solving problems related to sustainability. This degree may also be combined with Minor(s) and Certificate(s).

See Faculty of Management, Bachelor of Management Degree program for complete degree requirements.

ESS Major Requirements for BMgmt

Work-Integrated Learning Requirement

All BMgmt students with ESS as a Major subject must complete Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). This requirement may be satisfied with the following options:

Other formal work-integrated learning experiences may be eligible to satisfy the WIL requirement for ESS. Students should consult with the Academic Advisor in the College of Sustainability: ess.advising@dal.ca

*SUST 4001.03 and SUST 4002.03 will count toward SUST course requirements. SUST 4001 and SUST 4002 must be completed in consecutive fall and winter terms. Credit will not be granted for SUST 4001 without completion of SUST 4002.

Course Requirements

  • SUST 1000.06: What is Sustainability? (or SUST 1001.06: A Sustainable Future) *
  • SUST 2000.06: Local Governance, Citizen Engagement and Sustainability or SUST 2001.06: Global Environmental Governance
  • SUST 3000.03: Environmental Decision-Making or SUST 3702.03: Sustainable Industries
  • 6 more credit hours SUST at 2000-level or above
  • 6 more credit hours SUST at 3000-level or above (If taken for WIL requirement, SUST 4001.03 & 4002.03 also count here)
  • 3 more credit hours SUST or ESS electives at 3000 level or above

* SUST 1000 or SUST 1001 satisfy the first year ESS Major requirement, however, SUST 1000 also satisfies the BMgmt writing requirement. SUST 1001 does not satisfy the BMgmt Writing Requirement.