Jacob Bethem
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Mail code: 7904Campus: Tempe
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Dr. Jacob Bethem is an Associate Professor at the School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures at Arizona State University, with a doctoral degree in sustainability.
He specializes in applying sustainability principles and practices across industries and disciplines. Dr. Bethem has over 15 years of teaching experience, over 10 years of managerial experience in corporate retail and family restaurant settings, and often serves as a research consultant for business and education.
Recent topics of publications and client work include sustainability in tourism, electric vehicle fleet conversion, practices for hosting more sustainable events, issues of ethics in energy decisions, and more. His interests in sustainability include transforming organizations into net positive operations, improving lifestyles with more sustainable practices, and valuing all forms of life.
His courses blend concepts from business, science, and philosophy; tend to combine quantitative modeling with ethical prescriptions; and often involve active learning assignments and real-world impact.
- PhD- Sustainability @ Arizona State University
- MBA- Sustainability @ Duquesne University
- MS-Management, Operational Excellence @ Saint Vincent College
- MA- Philosophy @ University of Tennessee
- BA- Philosophy @ Saint Vincent College
- BS- Biological Sciences, Health @ University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Sustainability-Related Certifications
- LEED Green Associate, US Green Building Council
- TRUE (Zero Waste) Advisor, US Green Building Council
- Sustainable Water Management Certificate, SDG Academy
- Climate Change and Sustainable Investing Specialization, EDHEC Business School
- Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals Specialization, ASU
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SOS 100 | Introduction to Sustainability |
| SOS 100 | Introduction to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 100 | Introduction to Sustainability |
| SOS 100 | Introduction to Sustainability |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 100 | Introduction to Sustainability |
| SOS 100 | Introduction to Sustainability |
| EMS 593 | Applied Project |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EMS 589 | MSL Capstone Project Prep |
| SOS 582 | Project Management for Sustain |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 232 | Prof Skills in Sustainability |
| SOS 508 | Pathways to Sustainability |