Overview

Course overview

With faculty from across the university, students address the integral connection between natural and social systems. Students in the Sustainability program at University of Dayton develop a basic knowledge in systems thinking, ethics and environmental justice, community engagement, urban design and development, ecology and resource management, not only to understand the complex questions and challenges they will face in the workplace, but also to communicate ways to respond to those challenges.

Each student works closely with a faculty advisor and affiliate faculty in developing a vocational pathway through coursework, research and experiential learning. Students benefit from a broad range of courses that provide a holistic perspective on sustainability, as well as disciplinary and methods courses carefully selected to enhance student skills and technical knowledge. Community-engaged learning, a capstone project working with community partners, the opportunity for study abroad, and local work-experience opportunities provide students with experience beyond the classroom and the university campus.

Careers

Graduates of the program are highly adept in communicating and learning across the arts and sciences, while concentrated study in either Urban Sustainability or Food Systems prepares students for careers in:

sustainability consulting or planning
community organizing with non-profit and faith-based organizations
marketing and business communication or management
sustainability assessment, education and outreach

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth Systems and Global Climate Change
Cities and Suburbs: Urban Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals
Food, Energy and Water Nexus
System Modeling for Sustainability
Constructions of Place

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development 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

Application, Including the Essay
Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations (Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation)
If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency
F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Out-of-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 USD / month

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

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Available Scholarships

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