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BA/BS in Sustainability Management

Saint Mary's University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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BA/BS in Sustainability Management is a bachelor's degree in Business & Management programme taught at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: smu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Sustainability Management major is offered within the Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) program at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University. It integrates core business coursework with economics, environmental science, and social studies, examining how organizations can grow and innovate while addressing environmental protection and community wellbeing. Students study the relationship between environmental responsibility, social impact, and economic performance within a business context. The major is completed as part of the four-year BComm degree, with general business foundations covered in the first two years and specialization courses taken in years three and four. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Sustainability Management and are prepared for roles addressing environmental and social responsibility within corporate, non-profit, and public-sector organizations.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Saint Mary's admits directly from Canadian high school for the Sustainability Management BComm, following the university's general Bachelor of Commerce requirements rather than a program-specific list: a minimum 70% average with no individual mark below 60%, English 12 academic (or the provincial equivalent, e.g. English 4U in Ontario, English Language Arts 30-1 in Alberta), a Grade 12 Mathematics course (e.g. MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U in Ontario), and three further academic Grade 12 courses; a 70% average across five Grade 11 courses qualifies for early admission. Applicants educated outside an English-language system must meet Saint Mary's English proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (IELTS Online Indicator accepted), TOEFL iBT 83 with no band below 20 (post-January-2026 scale: 4.5 listening, no other band below 4.0), Duolingo English Test 115 with no sub-score below 95, PTE Academic 58, CAEL 60 with no band below 50, Cambridge English 176, or Trinity ISE 96.

About Saint Mary's University

“One University. One World. Yours”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1802
Students: 5,500
Programs: 88
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Sustainability Management award?

Saint Mary's University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Sustainability Management take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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