Overview

Students in ASU's College of Global Futures are rethinking and reinventing the future of a world at risk. The school's programs encourage experiential learning, study abroad, research with faculty, community engagement and leadership development. The knowledge and solutions that are created today will shape the social and environmental quality of life for future generations.

Career Opportunities

Recent interest in sustainability within business and government has created new employment opportunities (e.g., sustainability coordinators, directors and managers). Of undergraduate alumni who have shared their experiences with the school (https://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu/careers/employment-data), 94% are either employed in sectors such as those listed above or have gone on to a graduate program. Of those employed, 70% have jobs directly related to sustainability.

Those with the Sustainability BSc program from Arizona State University offer employers and graduate programs an integrated approach to developing solutions to sustainability challenges. They understand the complexity of systems, have engaged in a range of knowledge and experience from different disciplinary perspectives, and understand the importance of planning for the future and how to engage stakeholders in that process. Graduates of the program are adaptable and prepared for a changing world.

In addition to going on to graduate school, graduates of the program are qualified for well-paying positions in:

consultancy
government and intergovernmental organizations
international development
management (including energy and natural resource management)
nongovernmental organizations and nonprofits
policy-making enterprises
regulatory agencies and utilities
waste and water management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Society and Sustainability
Policy and Governance in Sustainable Systems
International Development and Sustainability
Sustainable Urban Dynamics
Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems
The Economics of Sustainability
Sustainable Ecosystems
Sustainable Food and Farms

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy Sustainable Energy View 280 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85).
Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.
Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Submit your ACT or SAT scores.
All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Tuition Fee

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International

35430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35430 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32394 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32394 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11478 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11478 USD per year during 48 months.

Online: $7,557

Living costs for Tempe

900 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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