Sustainability MBA

Find innovative solutions with a MBA in sustainability

The core principles of sustainability center on the economy, society, and the environment. Establish your expertise in these areas to understand the current and future needs of a business. Play a key role in improving the long-term value, reputation, and efficiencies of an organization. Sustainability is a dynamic field that requires forward-thinking and collaboration to implement and manage impactful solutions.

Credits36

Cost Per Credit^$725

Purpose-driven

Gain the expertise to address Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) criteria for a business.

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Program Overview

The MBA concentration in sustainability addresses environmental risks and sustainable solutions. Through courses and collaborations with professors, you will develop and establish your own expertise in sustainability, which is a growing field nationally and internationally. In addition, your core MBA courses and experiential learning will further develop your business acumen.

Our program is focused on the triple bottom line (people-planet-profit). You will gain applied knowledge and develop innovative solutions that will sustain vital ecosystem services, including strategies for tracking commodities, minimizing water pollution, and reducing carbon trajectories. Our MBA curriculum is built on supporting you to become an effective decision maker, strategist, and leader in the field of sustainability.

Graduate Certificate

Post-baccalaureate students can earn a graduate certificate by selecting four courses within one of the MBA concentration areas or within the MBA core for a total of (12) credits. Students may at any time transition into the MBA degree program course of study through the standard application process.

What to Expect

Assigned a Student Engagement Specialist to support you in the MBA program
36-credit program and (6) of those credits will be from experiential learning experience(s)
8-week sessions
Courses are offered online, virtual, and in the classroom

(You have the option to switch between the various formats for courses based on your learning needs and personal schedule.)

Graduate Application Steps

Entrance requirements

An awarded bachelor's degree from an accredited higher-education institution
The MBA program has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75. (Students below a 2.75 may still be reviewed for consideration.)

Admissions process for graduate school

Application form available at www.cuw.edu/apply
- Select the Graduate option
One page essay which should include the following:
- Reason for obtaining a graduate degree
- What are your career goals
- Why are you choosing to pursue your degree at Concordia University
Current résumé of your education and employment experience
Two letters of recommendation using this Recommendation Form
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education

When your application is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.

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Accepted into the program

An official acceptance letter will be emailed to you that will include your Student ID number
An email from your Admissions Counselor will be sent to you with Next-Step details
Password information will be sent separately from the Information Technology office which will provide you access to Blackboard, your Concordia email account, and your student portal
Academic Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the CUW student portal, and assist with registering for classes

Please note:

Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE, are not required
If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information
Uncommon Scholarships: If you meet qualifications, please complete an application Uncommon Scholarship

Non-Degree Students

This is for students seeking a certification, licensure, or an individual course.

Please complete an application at www.cuw.edu/apply
- Select the Non-Degree option
Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin their admission review. Academic transcripts may be requested from admissions to complete our review.

International Students

International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional information on eligibility and application requirements. For more details, please visit our International Admissions website page.

MBA in Sustainability

Find innovative solutions with a MBA in sustainability

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Graduate Certificate

Entrance requirements

Admissions process for graduate school

Accepted into the program

Please note:

Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.

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