MBA in Sustainable Solutions
Today’s business leaders need to understand the complex and interdependent issues inherent in sustainability, climate change, clean tech, stakeholder engagement, and social responsibility. These are the ideas that drive us at Presidio Graduate School.
MBA Program in Sustainable Solutions – Overview
Envision a more just, prosperous, and sustainable world. The Presidio Graduate School MBA in sustainability program equips students to become skilled leaders of this new world. Our curriculum begins with rigorous management theory and practice—and is combined with environmental stewardship, social justice, and systems thinking. It’s what we call the Presidian Way, and it’s why The New York Times said “If you want to change the world, go to Presidio Graduate School.”
MBA Program Format
MBA in Sustainability Student
The Presidio Graduate School MBA in Sustainability program is a 53-credit curriculum with 11 required courses, plus three elective courses from one of four specialty concentrations—for a total of 14 courses. Our sustainability masters program combines face-to-face classroom experience with the flexibility of interactive distance-learning. Students have as much in-class time as a traditional MBA program. Combined with virtual collaboration, this structure is ideal for professionals that today need to balance multiple responsibilities.
The program can be completed in 24 months full-time or in 3.5 years if enrolled part-time. Each semester, classroom instruction takes place over a monthly, four-day residency period (part-time students attend classes for two days). These residencies occur Thursday through Sunday, once-a-month for five months.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Services
Overview
Support for career development integrates into the overall learning experience. Students are challenged in the classroom to build their self-awareness in parallel with their sustainability leadership acumen.
Our Career Services Office supports students and alumni to help identify and pursue fulfilling, mission-driven careers that are consistent with their values and priorities. A range of programs develops robust lifetime job search and career development skills.
Career Coaching Programs
- Individual career coaching
- Resume review, cover letter preparation, and mock interview practice
- Internship and job search postings
- Workshops, presentations, and information sessions on networking, job offer negotiations, and workforce trends
- Networking opportunities with alumni and employers
- Connections to professional associations and industry conferences
For an example of the career coaching programming at PGS, view a recent webinar, Careers in Corporate Sustainability.
Job and Internship Information
Students and alumni have access to the PGS Green Jobs Board, a customized list of job and internship opportunities across all sectors and industries from around the world.
PSW Opportunity
Psw 3 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Presidio Graduate School requires applicants to have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who do not meet this GPA requirement may still be considered for admittance by submitting the GPA Exemption Form. This form allows applicants to provide a statement of exception and submit additional material that documents their ability to perform at a graduate level in an intensive academic environment.
All courses listed below are required, for a total of 53 credits. Students must pass all courses and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to earn the MBA in Sustainable Solutions degree. Students may enroll in the MBA in Sustainable Solutions program in either the Fall or Spring semester.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
All applicants whose bachelor’s degree was not completed in English may be required to provide evidence of English proficiency by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or The International English Language Testing System Exam (IELTS).
- Minimum TOEFL iBT Total Score Requirement: 90. Minimum TOEFL PBT Total Score Requirement: 600.
- Minimum IELTS band score: 7.
- TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.
- Presidio Graduate School institution code is 7306
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
68065 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 90 USD