Dual MBA/MPA Degree in Sustainable Solutions
Dual MBA/MPA Overview
Multisector is the future. The opportunities and challenges of reorienting social and economic systems to more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable models are enormous. Too big for the private sector or public alone. These big challenges require multi-sector solutions. Modern leaders know that in complex systems transformative, sustainable innovation and lasting change require multi-sector collaboration. Whether at the global, national, or local level, it takes stakeholder engagement and cooperation to spot synergies between sectors and then align activity to achieve results. It’s what we call the Presidian Way.
Multisector is the future. The opportunities and challenges of reorienting social and economic systems to more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable models are enormous. Too big for the private sector or public alone. These big challenges require multi-sector solutions. Modern leaders know that in complex systems transformative, sustainable innovation and lasting change require multi-sector collaboration. Whether at the global, national, or local level, it takes stakeholder engagement and cooperation to spot synergies between sectors and then align activity to achieve results. It’s what we call the Presidian Way.
The Presidio Graduate School MBA/MPA Dual Degree equips students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to lead multi-sector collaboration. Students earn two master degrees: an MBA, and an MPA in Sustainable Solutions. This 68-credit curriculum combines the best private sector innovation education with cutting-edge public sector training. Dual Degree graduates see the entire playing field – from both institutional and private sector perspectives. It’s the kind of vision that is essential for leadership roles in industries that straddle the public and private sectors – and for those who seek to align commercial and policy goals with sustainable outcomes.
Program Format
The Dual Degree is built on the same foundation as our MBA and MPA degree programs, which are closely integrated. It follows the distinctive PGS systems-thinking approach to sustainable management — putting an emphasis on broad stakeholder input and buy-in to enable fundamental progress and transformative change. Experiential learning projects provide students the opportunity to practice in real life what they learn in the classroom. This approach equips graduates to take on complex intersectoral challenges.
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.
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: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
87190 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 90 USD