Environmental Stewardship

Master of Business Administration

The ‘Green’ MBA

The World Needs You to Chart a New Course

In every sector of the economy, green careers are emerging. With the current unprecedented investments in sustainable business practices, it’s time to take action. Learn how to play an innovative and effective role in ecological sustainability and join a new generation of leaders who are part of the solution.

Non-renewable energy sources such as oil and natural gas are being depleted at a rate that far exceeds any time in the past. Global warming and the pollution of other natural resources are forcing businesses to examine their environmental impact.

This newest concentration of our MBA in Environmental Stewardship enables the student to identify and capitalize on the opportunities presented by these challenges.

Re-Think Traditional Business

It is a matter of necessity that the next generations of business leaders focus on more than just financial returns and industry domination. Organizations must establish financially viable and sustainable business practices in environmental stewardship in order to succeed. Leaders of the future must acquire current knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and initiatives.

Job Future

The Obama-Biden New Energy for America Plan will “help create five million new jobs by strategically investing $150 billion over the next ten years to catalyze private efforts to build a clean energy future environment.”

The leading consumer product makers and retailers are starting to rigorously assess the environmental impact of their products using sophisticated metrics, sending signals up the supply chain that tomorrow's products will need to hew to higher levels of environmental responsibility. There is an increased consumer awareness of environmental and social issues that have considerable influence over the actions of today’s industry.

Curriculum

This concentration has two additional program competencies of 1) demonstrating knowledge of how to strategically align the needs of businesses with environmental needs in order to promote ecological sustainability and 2) utilizing management skills necessary to meet the complex technological and ethical issues relating to environmental issues both at the domestic and global level. This program is designed with an emphasis on executive skills development, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary for the execution of complex managerial duties in today's global business. Embedded in the MBA program is an appreciation for the role of business in a pluralistic society and the international community. The 12 courses listed below are required for completion of the MBA with a concentration in Environmental Stewardship.

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