ESC 6010-A
Political Economy and Sustainability
Delivery Mode
Online
Start
January 16, 2026
End
May 1, 2026
Course Overview
Political economy seeks to explain how political institutions, the economic system, applied sciences, and social movements interact over time. This course will focus on how these dynamics generate varied outcomes in relation to the goals of sustainability, justice, and economic well-being. Students will examine the political and economic roots of the global sustainability crisis. Students will assess political and economic reforms, policy processes, and policy tools that might yield better outcomes. Students will also develop a greater understanding of possible action strategies from within civil society, the business sector, government, and/or international bodies for creating a transition toward a more sustainable society.
Course Materials: Students should contact the course instructor and review the course syllabus for information related to course materials/texts.
Course Details
- Credits: 3
- Restrictions: None
- Instructor: Jason Rhoades
- Sponsoring Program: Environmental Studies
Delivery
Synchronous, online.
Fridays, 8:00 am – 11:00 am EST
January 16th- May 1st, 2026
Costs
Standard Course Fee
$1,644.00
Try Us Out Discount
$1,000
Alumni
$822.00
Audit
$990.00