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Make Sustainable Change with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA in Sustainability

Discover the power of sustainability in business with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA concentration in Sustainability. This program champions the integration of financial, environmental, and social performance to foster resilience and deliver long-term value to investors while aligning with evolving consumer values.

Combining advanced business principles with expertise in sustainable community development, transportation planning, and land use regulation, our program offers a comprehensive approach. Choose from a diverse range of courses provided by the Graduate School of Business, the University of Southern º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Muskie School of Public Service, and the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø School of Law.

Join us to drive innovation and lead organizations towards a sustainable future. Explore how you can make a meaningful impact with the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA in Sustainability.

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBA Core, 24
    Concentration: 9
  • Modality: Available 100% online

% of Students Working Full-Time

Average Years of Work Experience

Potential Careers

  • Policy Analyst
  • Environmental Compliance Manager
  • Green Building Consultant
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
  • Sustainable Business Strategist
  • Environmental Risk Manager

Curriculum Requirements

All MBA students must complete 8 Core Courses:

  • Financial Accounting for Decision Making (MBA 609)
  • Management of Contemporary Organizations (MBA 626)
  • Global Supply Chain Networks (MBA 637)
  • Strategic Decision Making (MBA 649)
  • Financial Management (MBA 651)
  • Managerial Marketing (MBA 670)
  • Strategic Data Analysis (BUA 601)
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence (BUA 680)

Required Sustainability Elective:

  • Sustainable Communities (PPMP 512)

Choose 2 Sustainability Electives:

  • Environmental Law and Policy (LAW 637)
  • Introduction to Community Planning (PPMP 507)
  • State and Local Economic Development (PPMP 550)
  • Planning Design and Studio (PPMP 564)
  • Topics in PPM (PPMP 539)
  • Remote Sensing (GEO 505)
  • Launching Sustainable Ventures (MBA 621)
  • Triple Bottom Line Business (MBA 622)

The º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.

The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.