Minor in Sustainability Engineering
The undergraduate minor in sustainability engineering is open to all undergraduate students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The minor explores cross-disciplinary applications, including environmental engineering design, climate science and business policies, preparing students for careers across the civil, environmental and architectural engineering space.
- Gain a strong foundation in sustainability principles
- Understand the importance of environmentally-conscious engineering practices
- Achieve the skills to apply the knowledge across a breadth of career paths
Top Green College
(Princeton Review, 2025)
No. 46 among public universities in the country
(U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
5 Nobel Laureates
Since 1989
Top 20 public university for undergraduate civil engineering
(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)
From opportunities to work with Engineers Without Borders USA or the Global Engineering program, our students can apply their education to real-world situations and make a difference
Home to the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering, a center devoted to educating globally responsible engineering students and professionals to address the problems faced by developing communities worldwide
Academic Plan & Requirements
To earn the minor in sustainability engineering, students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours.
Required courses include:
- Introduction to Global Sustainability
- Sustainability in Action
Students also take three electives from the following disciplines:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Economics, Business and Policy