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Sustainability Science

University of Iowa

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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The program offers students relevant real-world experiences such as study abroad and community outreach, as well as an academically rigorous curriculum.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Iowa

    Iowa

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion

Knowledge

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentCommunications and MediaBuilding and Construction

Abilities

Written ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasOriginalityProblem SensitivityDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
  • Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling
  • Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

10-key calculatorsComputer data input scannersDesktop computersHandheld computersLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentSmartphonesVideo teleconferencing systems

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Enterprise sustainability program outcomes — autonomously evaluate program effectiveness using mixed-methods assessment and recommend strategic adjustments to executive leadership.
  • Comprehensive sustainability strategies — design and execute integrated plans spanning energy, water, waste, pollution reduction, and building design across complex organizational environments.
  • Sustainability monitoring and evaluation systems — architect and oversee end-to-end development of enterprise-grade systems integrating ERP data, GIS, and real-time dashboards.
  • Sustainability program staff — lead, mentor, and performance-manage cross-functional teams of professionals across multiple concurrent sustainability initiatives.
  • High-impact sustainability communications — author and present authoritative reports and proposals tailored for government regulators, institutional investors, and academic partners.
  • Strategic outreach and marketing programs — direct the development of comprehensive sustainability media strategies, managing agency relationships and editorial standards.
  • Research agenda advancement — identify, fund, and evaluate innovative pilot programs that extend organizational sustainability science and practice beyond current benchmarks.
  • Resource and financial governance — develop and steward multi-year sustainability program budgets, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with enterprise strategic plans.
  • Systemic risk and opportunity analysis — apply inductive reasoning and systems evaluation to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities embedded in global supply chains.
  • Sustainability education and training — design learning strategies and curricula for internal capacity building, ensuring staff at all levels develop applied sustainability competencies.

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Student Outcomes

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