Overview

As we face more and more complex social and environmental challenges, there is an increasing demand for business professionals who can plan, shape and implement sustainable initiatives that have real benefits for profits, people and the planet.

The UTS Bachelor of Management majoring in Sustainability and Social Impact is your ticket to a meaningful and rewarding career as a driver of positive social and environmental change.

Leveraging your comprehensive understanding of business management and social responsibility, you'll be equipped with the highly sought-after skills to lead people and organisations into a better future.

Key features

  • Explore sustainability and responsible business practices
  • Develop expertise in social impact and organisational change
  • Learn about advocacy, ethics and social responsibility
  • Examine solutions to complex environmental and social challenges
  • Build practical leadership and management capabilities
  • Understand how organisations create value for people, communities and the environment

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Management majoring in Sustainability and Social Impact based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

  1. First year

    Develop foundational skills in management, marketing, and strategy. Explore the socio-political context of management, and dive into innovation and entrepreneurship. Customise your learning with elective options, and prepare for future trends in innovation.

  2. Second year

    Gain practical experience in the Innovation Lab, and learn to manage risk and opportunity. Address legal issues in business, and choose from electives, a sub-major or a second major to personalise your studies.

  3. Third year

    Explore complexity and sustainability, engage in advocacy and social change, and apply your knowledge through a business internship or studying diversity management. Complete your studies with the capstone in managing for social impact, alongside elective options.

First year

Develop foundational skills in management, marketing, and strategy. Explore the socio-political context of management, and dive into innovation and entrepreneurship. Customise your learning with elective options, and prepare for future trends in innovation.

Second year

Gain practical experience in the Innovation Lab, and learn to manage risk and opportunity. Address legal issues in business, and choose from electives, a sub-major or a second major to personalise your studies.

Third year

Explore complexity and sustainability, engage in advocacy and social change, and apply your knowledge through a business internship or studying diversity management. Complete your studies with the capstone in managing for social impact, alongside elective options.

Your future career

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Management in Sustainability and Social Impact, you'll have the in-demand, future-proof skills you need to launch a successful and meaningful career.  

You'll be fully prepared to lead sustainability and social impact efforts in any organisation, industry or sector. Your capabilities will allow you to analyse, design and implement strategies and policies in a range of workplace settings that have a tangible, positive effect on people and our planet.

Courses to study this major

Find out more

Keep exploring the majors within the Bachelor of Management or visit the UTS Handbook for detailed information about the course.

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