BSc in Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability in Columbus United States | Ohio State University

The Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability (EEDS) program is an interdisciplinary field concentrating on sustainability's economic, corporate, and societal aspects. This innovative curriculum equips students with fundamental expertise and competencies to pursue sustainability careers across private enterprises, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations. EEDS participants complete a cohesive curriculum encompassing environmental economics, business administration, environmental sociology, community and global development, ecological engineering, and environmental sciences. Learners then deepen their knowledge by selecting one of four concentrations: Sustainable Business: Examine corporate transitions toward sustainability frameworks and acquire methodologies for evaluating, overseeing, and guiding sustainable business practices. Environmental Economics and Policy: Investigate techniques for quantifying ecosystem service benefits and create policy solutions for environmental challenges that integrate natural science and socioeconomic factors. Community Development: Explore principles of local planning, regional economies, and societal transformation while developing practical skills to drive comprehensive community improvements through participatory approaches. Global Development: Analyze sustainable development theories and applications worldwide, focusing on poverty alleviation through environmentally conscious livelihood strategies for nature-dependent populations. Every EEDS student completes a hands-on capstone project, designing and presenting an original sustainability initiative to industry professionals for evaluation.