A Look at the MBA with Sustainability Concentration

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Sustainability is a term that has become commonplace in the business world because sustainable practices are not only beneficial to society and the environment, but also highly profitable. As businesses become more aware of the advantages of focusing on sustainability, more careers are becoming available for those with an MBA in Sustainability. The Graduate School of Business at Lipscomb University offers an MBA with a focus on sustainability, helping students become more marketable and obtain careers that balance business with environmental conservation. Here is a glimpse at the curriculum that this one-of-a-kind degree has to offer for your professional development.

Preservation of natural resources: With the core coursework of the Sustainability MBA, you will gain an understanding of the abundance of renewable natural resources that can be used in place of finite resources like fossil fuels. Analysis of the effectiveness of certain resources in specific practices is also emphasized, so you will be able to make the best decisions for sustainability within whatever company you work for in the future.

Social responsibility: Societal pressure to utilize sustainable business practices is a significant motivator for companies to shift their priorities, so it is important to have an understanding of the social impact of sustainability. While obtaining an MBA with a focus on sustainability, you will learn about current public policy, social education, and ethics regarding sustainable business practices.

Sustainable profit: To truly invest in sustainable practices, businesses need to see that they will be profitable. As part of the Sustainability Concentration, you will learn how to analyze and invest in systems that will create financial gain with minimal environmental impact.

If you are interested in this MBA concentration, find out where it can take your career by contacting Lipscomb University Graduate School of Business online or at (615) 966-1833. We offer several MBA programs to fit your specific goals with an exciting classroom experience that is enhanced by a Christian worldview.