Minor Available
125 credits
125 credits
required for program
Minor Available
PSEO/Early college online classes
Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Environmental Science and Business
Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Environmental Science and Business
- Bachelor of Science
- Undergraduate
Work with biology and business experts to discover how to make a positive impact on God’s creation while making responsible business decisions in a corporate setting. The environmental science and business program prepares you for a career in environmental resource management in an organization that is focused on environmental concerns related to its business practices. This degree lays the foundation for careers in government, business, or environmental industries.
Why study environmental science and business at Northwestern?
You can receive practical training from faculty who are experts in their fields, both in biology and in business. You will learn to translate research and scientific findings into applications for corporate settings. In this program you have the choice of a General Business track or a Marketing track.
Northwestern is blessed to be located on a beautiful campus with 30 acres of forest attached to a large lake. Having close access to this aquatic and terrestrial environment allows you to study the environment right on campus. Here you can learn about God’s creation using a hands-on approach. Northwestern students are currently working with Ramsey Conservation District to help restore the Lake Johanna shoreline. You also have the opportunity to gain experience in environmental courses through the Au Sable Institute in northern Michigan.
At Northwestern, we offer small and personalized classes. This enable professors to work with you individually to empower you to be a steward over God’s creation and to protect our limited natural resources. You can grow in your faith both inside and outside of the classroom to gain a deeper appreciation for the world around you. With campus so close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, students can take advantage of opportunities in Minnesota’s thriving business and science industries.
If you have a love for nature and a mind for business and want to ensure our natural resources are not depleted and indigenous cultures are not wiped out and are interested in a career in government, business, or the environment, this might be the right degree for you.
What degree tracks are offered in Environmental Science and Business?
What will you learn?
You will conduct research and learn to combine the application of economics and business to issues associated with the environment and the use of natural resources.
Some classes include:
- Field Biology
- Business Ethics
- Environmental Science
- Conservation Biology
- International Development and Environmental Sustainability
We teach students that God has given us the role of steward over the creation which ultimately belongs to Him....Having students get involved with this hands-on work allows students to carry out this call in a real way and exposes them to ways in which we can care for the creation. It makes the concepts that we cover in our classes more real for the students. They can directly see the fruits of their labor.
Careers in environmental science & business
There are a variety of career and academic pathways that begin with a degree in environmental science and business.
What types of work are related to this degree?
- Environmental quality analysis
- Land and water conservation
- Land use planning
- Environmental compliance
- Agrichemical management
- Research
- Education
- Geographic information systems
- Natural resource management
- Political action/lobbying
- Building/zoning
- Marketing (industry specific)
Who employs people with this degree?
- Utilities and timber companies
- National park service
- Federal agencies
- State, county, or city parks
- Resorts
- Nonprofit organizations
- Water treatment facilities
- Recycling/landfill providers
- Tourism agencies/bureaus
- Water treatment facilities
96%
of seniors of seniors believe the faculty are genuinely interested in their welfare
40 species
of native plants planted by students during the Lake Johanna shoreline restoration
96%
of seniors feel prepared to integrate their faith with their academic field
Preparing for a Career
College graduation rates continue to increase each year making competition for jobs even greater. Set yourself apart from the crowd with the following strategies for getting started, networking, and gaining experience.
Strategies for success:
- Combine liberal arts skills with analytical skills to increase employability. Formally, obtain a double major or minor in one of these areas. Informally, obtain these skills through internships, co-ops, volunteer work, summer jobs, or independent research projects.
- Seek related experience through co-ops, internships, or part-time jobs in area of interest.
- Obtain a graduate degree for job security/advancement.
- Maintain knowledge of current environmental issues including policy, conservation, and industry trends.
- Gain extensive laboratory and research experience to prepare for research positions.
- Join related professional associations, and read related literature and journals to keep up with new developments.
- Network and get to know people who are working in your area of interest.
- Many jobs will be in federal, state, or local government. Learn these job application procedures and apply early – long hiring lead times are common.
- Join community groups or service organizations that focus on environmental awareness; attend public meetings about waste management.
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