Bachelor of Applied Science
College of Business
Sustainability Management
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 Leadership Information
Dr. Emmanuel Hernandez – Agosto
Dean, College of Business
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Hernandez.Emmanuel@SPCollege.edu
Dr. Lynn Grinnell
Epicenter
(727) 791-5934
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
Florida CIP Code
1100302991 - Sustainability Management (BAS )
Federal CIP Code
03.0299 - Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.
Job Related Opportunities
Sustainability Management officer<br /> Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) consultant<br /> Compliance officer<br /> Solar project manager<br /> Sustainable product development/procurement manager<br /> Eco-tourism/Natural resource conservation manager<br /> Zero waste program manager<br /> City/county/state/federal sustainability officer<br /> Social entrepreneurship
Admission Rules
Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program including course requirements, GPA and the application process.
Admission Notes
Fully Online.
Graduation Rules
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).
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Major Requirements (Complete 33 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
REQUIRED FINAL COURSE - Last Semester for All Students (Complete 3 credits)
MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES
(Select 9 credits)
* If plan to pursue an MBA, FIN 3403 is recommended.
ADMISSIONS COURSES
60 credits in a related discipline with at least 15 General Education credits
LOWER DIVISION SUPPORT COURSES
Complete 15 credits from below
Students who have earned an AA degree or other AS degree not noted above prior to entering SUSMGT-BAS should choose 15 credits in any of these focus areas: Government/Environmental Management, Green Building, Supply Chain/International Business, Eco-tourism, Six Sigma Green Belt/Sustainability Improvements or Interdisciplinary Approach.
LOWER DIVISION SUPPORT COURSES
General Education (Complete 15 credits)
Students who received an AS degree prior to entering Sustainability Management (SUSMGT-BAS) should complete 15 credits of General Education for their Lower Division Support Requirement. Relevant AS degrees include: Environmental Science Technology (ENVSC-AS), Building Construction & Design (ARCH-AS), Engineering Technology (ENG-AS) or Hospitality Management (HMGT-AS)