Sustainable Systems Management
Sustainable Systems Management (SSM) develops innovative leaders to help solve complex environmental, social, and economic problems such as mobility, shelter, water, food, and communication, in more sustainable ways.
SSM majors integrate goals of economic growth and development in global markets through broad course offerings and real-world experiences. Not only will you gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental problem solving, but you will also hone your ability to communicate with stakeholders across various disciplines.
This major is housed in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE), which prioritizes the sustainable use of renewable resources and the environment. It is jointly affiliated with CFANS and the College of Science & Engineering, which means you will have access to a wide range of classes and faculty expertise.
Tracks
Sustainable Products Business Management: Develop, and bring to market products that are renewable, circular, regenerative, and safe over their whole life cycle, from cradle to grave.
Corporate Sustainability Systems: Build and implement new and evolving organizational strategies and operations that create long-term stakeholder value through the improvement of environmental protection, social justice and equity, and economic development.
Building Science and Technology: Advance sustainable and systemic solutions to enhance the energy, material efficiency, and health performance of houses and building systems.
Energy Systems: Accelerate the sustainable energy transition to smart, renewable electricity and fuel systems.
Earn an Undergraduate & Graduate Degree (4+1 program)
The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering offers an integrated Bachelor and Master Degree program (IDP). This is exclusively available to students officially admitted to the Bachelor of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) or the Sustainable Systems Management (SSM) undergraduate programs. The IDP program allows students with strong academic performance to take additional credits (up to 16 credits) at undergraduate tuition rates during their last few semesters, which can be applied towards the Bioproducts and Biosystems Science, Engineering and Management Master of Science program. Students accepted to the integrated degree program will be guaranteed admission to the BBSEM Master of Science program as long as they complete their undergraduate program.
Admissions
Avery Fessler
Freshman Admissions Counselor
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Jeff Kauffski
Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor
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Academic Advisor
Gina Brewington
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Robin Perez
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Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUGS)
Omar Espinoza
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Tim Smith
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