There is a demand in American business for professionals who
understand the basic concepts of sustainability, corporate social
responsibility, and the triple bottom line approach to commerce.
Non-profit and for-profit entities alike have recognized the need for a
sustainable approach to their business operations and they seek capable
personnel to help them meet these challenges.
A growing number
of dedicated entrepreneurs are looking to MBA in Sustainability degrees
to help prepare them for creating innovative businesses to compete in
the green economy.
To satisfy the demand for these rare business
professionals, a handful of forward-looking business schools have
launched Green MBA programs.
Each of these schools have added
their own unique philosophical approach to training responsible
business officers, yet all have a commitment to the triple bottom line
approach to commerce in common--an approach that factors in the
well-being of the planet and its people as well as the bottom line
profitability of the organization.
Not able to relocate or quit
your current job or relocate your business to pursue an MBA? You may
still be able to study for a fully recognized, quality MBA degree as at
least two very well regarded schools offer low residency distance study
options.
Here is a partial list of MBA granting institutions
that either exclusively offer sustainable (green) degrees, or offer
them as an option.
Green and Sustainable Business MBA Programs
| School |
Instructional Model |
Cost |
Location |
Accredited |
GMAT
Required? |
| Dominican University of California |
Residential |
High |
CA |
Yes |
Optional |
| Presidio School of Management |
Residential |
High |
CA |
Yes |
Yes |
| Duquesne School of Business |
Residential |
High |
PA |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bainbridge Graduate Institute |
Distance / Short Res. |
High |
WA |
In Process |
Yes |
| Green Mountain College |
Distance / Short Res. |
Med |
VT |
Yes |
Yes |
| San Francisco Institute of Architecture |
Distance
Self Study |
Low |
CA |
None |
No |
This list may not be exhaustive or complete. If you know of other good
Green MBA programs, please let us know about them and we will add them
to the list.
A Note On Accreditation:
As
you explore your MBA education options, consider foremost the overall
reputation of the
institution. In many instances the professional reputation of the
institution may be more important than the school's current
accreditation
status. A good example of this is the Bainbridge Graduate Institute in
Washington,
which is currently not accredited (though accreditation is in process).
Despite the accreditation situation, BGI is one of the most highly
respected MBA in Sustainable Business programs in the nation. Alumni
are employed as sustainability officers and like positions with some of
the most respected socially responsible corporations in the US and
Canada. Do your research and due diligence, no matter what program
works for you and your situation.
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