Program Highlights
If your passion is to create a compassionate, sustainable, and vibrant future for everyone, the Sustainable Economics Certificate at CapU is for you.
Offered exclusively at CapU’s Squamish Campus, this 15-credit, part-time sustainable economics program blends foundational economics theory courses with deep insights into environmental policy.
In class, you’ll tackle pressing global challenges where economics and environmental interests intersect. You’ll work with your peers and think critically to achieve collaborative solutions, building your critical thinking, logical and rational reasoning, analytical and communication skills.
The areas you’ll focus on in the certificate are micro and macroeconomic theory, ecological policy, perspectives on the planet and Canadian environmental history.
Squamish has a distinct environmental and economic landscape, so sustainability-minded professionals motivated to find solutions for the future of the Sea-to-Sky corridor are needed. You’ll graduate from the program with the tools to analyze and offer solutions to real-world environmental and economic challenges.
This program uniquely balances economic growth and environmental stewardship to ensure responsible development while incorporating Indigenous knowledge and stewardship principles.
Whether you are a recent high school grad, a working professional, or someone looking to deepen your understanding of sustainability, Capilano University’s sustainability program covers what you need to start your journey.
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- Analyze the core principles of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to address real-world issues.
- Evaluate the economic impacts of ecological and environmental policies.
- Incorporate Indigenous knowledge and stewardship principles into economic decision-making.
- Communicate effectively about sustainable economic strategies in diverse and transdisciplinary contexts.
Admission Requirements
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.
If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.
Basic requirements
- High school graduation
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 15.00