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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Sustainable Practices
Explore environmentally responsible business strategies that support long-term organizational resilience and innovation.
Today’s successful businesses focus on three key ingredients—people, profits, and planet
Together, they’re known as the triple bottom line.
Savvy business leaders know that sustainable practices seamlessly blend the social, economic, and environmental elements that help businesses run more profitably and responsibly.
The Centenary University Department of Business recently introduced a new program in sustainable practices, focusing on the business and ethical mandates of sustainable workplace practices. Students can choose to study business with a concentration in sustainable practices, or go on to earn a minor in this growing field. A certificate for working professionals is also available.
Make a positive impact
As a specialist in sustainable practices, you can make an important impact on our planet by guiding companies toward ethical policies. The knowledge you gain through your studies at Centenary will provide the input for corporate decisions that:
- Reduce energy
- Encourage recycling
- Eliminate waste
- Conserve resources
- Prevent pollution
- Support green buildings
- Promote human rights
It’s a global issue
Business leaders understand that sustainable practices have far-reaching effects—across our country and around the world. As a Centenary student, you’ll study how local decisions make a global impact on businesses and the customers they serve. Take part in internships, study abroad, or participate in service trips and travel courses that immerse you in other cultures. These experiences will heighten your awareness of how sustainability contributes to a better world.
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include MBA/MS Sustainability, environmental management, ESG reporting, public policy, energy management, or project management certificate.
Career Pathways:
Sustainability Consultant, Environmental Compliance Manager, CSR Manager
Industry Outlook:
Sustainability is a growing field, with job growth in corporate responsibility and environmental management.
Regional employers include
PSEG; NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Rutgers sustainability offices; Johnson & Johnson; Merck; Veolia; Ørsted/energy employers; county utilities authorities; environmental consulting firms.
Salary Outlook:
$55,000 – $90,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to BS in Business Administration: Concentration Sustainable Practices, a reasonable starting range is approximately $50,000–$70,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $80,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $105,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data