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Program Description The International Year program will provide you with the solid foundation you need to be successful in your university degree. Offered as a one, two, or three quarter program, you will study a range of subjects to develop your language and study skills, while focusing on your chosen field. After successfully completing your International Year, you will be able to progress to your undergraduate degree at Western. Western's Business and Sustainability program combines business practices with the principles of sustainability — it is housed in the Department of Management and offered jointly with the Huxley College of the Environment. The program combines three areas of study that give graduates the knowledge and skills to operate in a changing economic and social environment. Students gain: A fundamental knowledge of economics, giving them the skills to apply economic analysis to problems in sustainable business faced by modern organizations. A fundamental knowledge of environmental science and policy, giving them the ability to understand the social and political climate as well as the scientific issues involved in sustainable business. An extensive knowledge of business and management in the context of business sustainability, giving them the basic skills needed to succeed in organizations. The State of Washington is a leader in responding to environmental issues and Western’s degree in Business and Sustainability is an action component of the state's initiatives. Whether it’s interactive classroom learning experiences, clubs, or internships, the College of Business and Economics helps students get involved with the business community, provides networking opportunities, and prepares students to enter the workforce. The Business and Sustainability program prepares a student to analyze environmental and social issues from multiple perspectives, decide on action steps to deal with those issues, and then implement those action steps successfully. Need for these actions will only grow as environmental issues, including climate change, waste, and pollution become more central in the operations of organizations.
