Careers in Sustainable Products Business Management

For a successful career in a contemporary, technology-driven corporation, the skills gained in the Sustainable Products Business Management program provides you with a unique advantage because you'll combines three topics – business, sustainability, and technology – into one major. Graduates stand out in the crowd: They are prepared for careers that address society’s growing material and energy demands while enhancing our environment.

The career outlook for graduates of Sustainable Products Business Management is outstanding. For students who take advantage of the many internship, co-op, or research assistantships available in the department, and who do not limit their job search geographically, job placement is nearly 100%.

Starting salaries for recent graduates ranged between $40,000 - $50,000, with sales commissions and advancement likely within the first year of employment.

Employers

  • 3M
  • Andersen Windows
  • Archer Daniel Midland
  • BlueLinx Corporation
  • Cargill
  • Certified Forest Products
  • CHS, Inc.
  • Electronics Recycling
  • Green Plains Renewable Energy
  • Greystone Construction
  • Ingersoll Rand
  • Kohler: plumbing, bath and kitchen fixtures
  • LP Building Products
  • Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Viking Forest Products
  • Weekes Forest Products
  • Wholesale building products distributor
  • Xcel Energy

Job titles

  • Engineered Lumber Market Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Product Sustainability Engineer
  • Consumer Safety Inspector
  • Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
  • Marketing Specialist

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