About This Program
Our Economics of Sustainability minor will harness your passion for global sustainability in combination with economics, providing you the opportunity to investigate pressing questions of our time. This minor provides a basic overview of how economic principles can be used to understand the interrelations between society and the environment. You are introduced to both environmental and social systems necessary to comprehend the scale of this global challenge.
Learn how economic and environmental policies can advance the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as climate action, decent work and economic growth, poverty reduction and clean energy. You have the opportunity to engage with environmental policies structured to address environmental challenges and to learn about natural resource management and how economic tools can be used to sustainably manage resources such as water, forests, and fisheries.
Research & Experiential Learning
- LSBE Company Days, where you engage directly with visiting industry professionals
- The Student Professional Engagement Program (PEP), which exposes you to co-curricular content and soft skills development
- A variety of business-related student clubs open to all LSBE majors
Student Internships
LSBE offers an in-house internship program led by a dedicated director who oversees more than 200 internships annually. The director works with both you and employers to ensure valuable, real-world experiences.
Students regularly secure internships at top companies, including: 3M, Cintas, Google, Hormel, Fastenal, Land O’Lakes, Minnesota Vikings, Target, UnitedHealth Group, Sherwin-Williams, Taylor Corporation, and SPS Commerce—as well as school-year and remote internships in the Duluth area.
Scholarships
Each year, LSBE awards more than 150 scholarships to students across all business majors and academic paths.
Get Involved
You can get involved in a variety of business-related clubs and organizations, including:
- Accounting Club
- UMD Sales Club
- AMA (American Marketing Association)
- Finance Club
- Investment Club
- Bulldogs in Technology (BIT) (Formerly MIS/BA Club)
- Economics Club
- Entrepreneurship Club
- MGD (Marketing and Graphic Design) Club
- SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Student Health Care Management Association (SHMA)
- Duluth Women in Business
- UMD Analytics Club
- Management Club
- Bulldog DECA
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Economics of Sustainability Minor Courses & Requirements