The Global Sustainability Leadership Minor, housed in the McCombs School of Business in partnership with the Moody College of Communication, prepares students to become changemakers at the intersection of purpose and profit. Open to all undergraduates through a competitive application process, this 17-hour minor equips students with the tools to lead in areas such as sustainable finance, corporate responsibility, impact infrastructure, and strategic sustainability communication. Launched in Fall 2022, the program is part of the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute, which is a hub for social and environmental innovation. The curriculum emphasizes systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and the development of solutions to today’s most pressing global challenges.

Job Titles & Career Information

• Corporate Sustainability Manager or Consultant
  Provides advice and guidance on sustainability to integrate environmentally friendly practices in business, such as managing water and waste, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting resource efficiency.
• Sustainability Entrepreneurship
  Through engineering, architecture, and geological work, individuals design sustainable spaces and implement projects that that use renewable energy sources.
• Environmental Outreach Coordinator
  Promotes environmental awareness, initiates sustainable practices, and works to educate the public on renewable practices.