Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Sustainability is one of the major driving forces in the early 21st century. This degree will enable you to develop an understanding of how commercial decisions and actions can be made in a manner that preserves and enhances both land-based resources and well-being.
It integrates environmental, social and economic pillars in a coherent and workable relationship reflecting stewardship of the planet, protecting and enhancing not only the environment but the well-being, social, and cultural elements of people, while returning a fair and equitable profit to individuals, organisations and the community.
The Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability) will present a bicultural perspective to recognise both the history and future of sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This is a highly prescribed course and students need to complete the compulsory courses in the order recommended to succeed.
How you’ll grow
- You will acquire a foundation in modern sustainability concepts, perspectives, and issues coupled with a sound understanding of value creation and general commercial activity in a land-based context.
- Become able to drive integrated sustainability initiatives and goals at the local, national, and global level.
- Acquire the ability to outline the planet, people, and profit construct and how these pillars interact in a holistic sustainable land-focused environment.
- You will become able to describe the basics of commercial activity from a consumer-oriented, value-driven perspective fully incorporating an overall systems approach to planning and implementation in a land-focused context.
- Be able to recognise the current and future technological landscape that impacts land-focused sustainability.
- Acquire a working knowledge of land-based planning and control systems and how these can be effectively employed to drive sustainable operations.
- Become able to analyse and report on the multi-faceted sustainability profile of a land-focused organization and its activities.
Career outcomes
You will be positioned to fulfil rapidly emerging roles in all sectors, but especially in land-related organisations.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.