MBA Concentration in Sustainable Business
San Francisco State University
Date Posted: Feb. 25, 2016
Submitted by: Monika Urbanski
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Business, Management, & Finance
Tags:
mba
Program Type: Master's Degree
Distance: Local Only
Commitment: Full-Time
Description
The emphasis provides students with an in-depth appreciation of the environmental and social dimensions of conducting business in a global market. Three aspects of sustainable business that improve a firm's long-term performance are emphasized:managing risks (regulatory, reputation, litigation, market)values-driven leadership, recognizing market opportunities created by environmental and social challenges. Learning outcomes include how to articulate the business case for sustainability, develop and lead internal and external coalitions needed to drive organizational change, and implement metrics for measuring progress and providing accountability.