Sustainable Careers
Our online Sustainability Management B.A.S. Degree helps you understand the broad concepts and systems involved in developing and managing sustainability business practices. We give you knowledge and management skills in technology, people, economics, natural and energy resources to prepare you for "green-collar" jobs. You'll be prepared to be a valuable contributor to growing sustainability needs worldwide.
Job Market & Growth for Sustainability Professionals
Sustainability professionals work in a wide range of sectors, including government, non-profits, corporations, and consulting firms. Many sustainability professionals seek careers in professions such as green building, supply chain management, ecotourism, and environmental consulting - all paths which are offered here at SPC. As more organizations seek to reduce their environmental impact and improve their social responsibility, there are many opportunities for sustainability professionals to make a positive impact.
Career Growth
The job market for sustainability professionals has been growing steadily in recent years and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. As the world becomes increasingly aware of the urgent need for sustainable practices, there is a growing demand for professionals with expertise in sustainability.
With the growing awareness of the impact of human activity on the environment, sustainability has become a key consideration for businesses and organizations across industries. Many companies now have sustainability departments or officers dedicated to ensuring their operations are environmentally responsible and socially conscious.
Overall, as the global community continues to prioritize sustainability, there will be an increasing need for professionals who can help organizations navigate the complexities of sustainability and implement environmentally and socially responsible practices.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
General and Operations Managers
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
184,790
2033
210,510
Percent Change
14
Projected Job Openings
18110
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
61,440
2033
70,160
Percent Change
14
Projected Job Openings
6480
Sustainability Specialists
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2022 Employment
116,030
2032
134,620
Percent Change
16
Projected Job Openings
10910
OTHER CAREER INFO
Our Sustainability Management B.A.S. Degree prepares you for these other careers:
Industrial Production Managers
Our Sustainability Management B.A.S. Degree can
- Enhance your earning potential
- Sharpen your leadership skills
- Broaden your green practices knowledge
- Your organization meet environmental regulations and requirements
- Prepare you to be a sustainability manager
SPC's business degrees feature
- Eight-week courses
- Courses that can be completed completely online or in traditional classrooms in central Pinellas County
- State-of-the-art technology and learning tools
- Full-time faculty members with doctorates and industry expertise
- Active advisory committee members who make sure skills match industry needs and trends
Sustainability Management Bachelor of Applied Science
SUSMGT-BAS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program.
Note: Students residing within 250 miles of an SPC campus will be required to present in-person at the end of their Capstone course and should plan accordingly.
Our courses help students understand the broad concepts and systems involved in sustainability initiatives. Students with this knowledge can be valuable contributors to the growing sustainability needs worldwide. Sustainability managers will be needed in many vital sectors including: Manufacturing, Construction, Government, Military Contracting and International Business. Various Associate Degree programs are good foundational program feeds to the Sustainability BAS such as Engineering AS, Building Construction AS, Environmental Science AS, as well as the Hospitality and Tourism AS. Completion of various support courses or program courses may align or earn a certification or license.
Program Highlights •Energy and environmental management •Sustainable business strategies •Green construction and urban planning •Legal aspects of sustainability
Graduation Requirements
G.P.A.: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.A.S. program.
CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1100302991 - Sustainability Management (BAS )
Federal CIP Code
03.0299 - Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.
CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION
At SPC, our A.S. degrees in Building Design and Construction Management and Engineering Technology transfer to our Sustainability Management B.A.S. Degree. The Green Innovations Certificate is part of our A.S. degree in Business Administration and counts as part of the lower level requirements for our Sustainability Management B.A.S. Degree.
SHORT-TERM TRAINING
We also offer short-term business training and professional development courses through our Workforce Institute.