Overview

Graduates will have exciting new career options as the country transitions from a fossil fuel based energy and economy infrastructure to one that integrates more sustainable and renewable energy sources.

Students in the Sustainability Studies major at Otterbein University will explore concepts such as benefits and limitations of various renewable/sustainable energies, changes in energy infrastructure related to new sources of energy, and societal issues related to these changes.

Post-Otterbein opportunities for students include:

Graduate studies in technology fields (land use and planning, engineering technology, physical sciences, etc.) related to building, planning, energy conservation, new resource development, etc.

Careers in non-profit organizations, advocacy groups and government agencies that work with sustainability issues.

MBA programs that focus on resource economics and redevelopment strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Microeconomics

Environmental Sociology

Studies in Environmental Literature and Writing - Writing Intensive

Environmental History

Sustainability and the Environment

Equine Facility Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

The application must be received six months prior to the start of the enrollment. First year students are only reviewed for admission for fall semesters

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westerville, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 272 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, including essay.

$50 Application fee.

Official transcripts/documents for four years of high school/secondary school (grades 9-12).

Official Bank Statement(s) and Sponsor Guarantee form.

Copy of passport and current visa (if applicable).

All test scores must be reported directly from the testing center.

Conditional admission is available to students that meet academic requirements, but still need additional language training to be successful in a U.S. classroom. Otterbein offers an English as a Second Language program on campus to help prepare students to become full-time degree seeking candidates.

Foreign language documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution, a certified translator or English teacher.

SAT and ACT test scores and letters of recommendation are optional and may be submitted if they strengthen your application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year
Out-of-State

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year

Living costs

Westerville

United States

1189 - 1962 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sustainability Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Westerville

Funding

Scholarships Information

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