Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability)
Business & Management
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain a deep understanding of how commercial decisions can drive sustainable practices and enhance land-based resources, preparing you to lead sustainable initiatives in organisations.
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Core skills this course teaches
Foundational understanding of sustainability in commerce
Acquire foundational knowledge of sustainability concepts as they relate to commercial decision-making, value creation, and systems in land-based industries.
Drive sustainability initiatives
Become equipped to implement integrated sustainability strategies at local, national, and international levels.
About This Course
This degree explores the intersection of commerce and sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand, integrating environmental, social, and economic pillars with a strong stewardship ethos. You will learn how to create value and drive commerce in a way that supports land, communities, and profitability. The programme is highly prescribed, offering a bicultural perspective including Māori environmental frameworks, and equips you for sustainability leadership in commercial, land-based contexts.
Course Content
- Modern sustainability concepts and issues
- Value creation and commercial activity in land-based contexts
- Local, national, and global sustainability initiatives
- Planet, People, Profit (Triple Bottom Line) framework
- Systems approach to planning and implementation
- Emerging technology in land-focused sustainability
- Land-based planning and control systems
- Sustainability analysis and reporting
- Introduction to management, marketing, and economics
- Environmental analysis and resource management law
- Māori perspectives—Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Kaitiakitaka
- Electives in risk/resilience, environmental policy/planning, agroecology, climate change, and others
Entry Requirements
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification
Build towards these roles
Sustainability managerBusiness sustainability consultantEnvironmental planning rolesLand-based enterprise managerResource management analystRoles in corporate social responsibility
Build skills in these industries
Land-based sector
