Program Overview

Program Details

Degree

Master of Science or Dual-Degree MBA

School

School of Business

Department

School of Business Graduate Program

Available

On Campus & Online

Program Description

The dual MS-MBA degree will hone your business and management skills while providing a deep understanding of the science and technology that drives sustainability initiatives and sustainable business strategies.

Program Benefits

• Leadership Skills: Gain the skills to work effectively across disciplines and navigate complex global challenges while making informed decisions with economic, environmental, and social impact considerations.
• Specialized Skillset: Get a deep understanding of the science and technology that drives sustainability initiatives and sustainable business strategies.
• Innovation And Sustainability: Learn to implement sustainable initiatives with real impact in communities that balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility.

Careers

• Sustainability Consultant
• Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager
• Renewable Energy Project Manager
• Policy Analyst/Advocate
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Financial Analyst

Core Courses

• MGT 612 Leader Development - 3 Credits
• BIA 610 Applied Analytics - 3 Credits
• MGT 699 Strategic Management - 3 Credits
• MGT 641 Marketing Management - 3 Credits
• MGT 657 Operations Management - 3 Credits
• MGT 635 Managerial Judgment and Decision Making - 3 Credits
• MGT 663 Discovering and Exploiting Entrepreneurial Opportunities (3)
• MGT 808 Fundamentals of Consulting - 1 Credit
• MGT 809 Industry Capstone Experience - 1 to 3 Credits
• SM 510 Perspectives in Environmental Management (3)
• SM 530 Sustainable Business Strategies (3)
• SM 587 Environmental Law and Management (3)
• SM 531 Sustainable Development (3)
• SM 501 Seminar in Sustainability Management (3)
• SM 515 Statistical Methods in Sustainability (3)
• SM 520 Environmental Assessment (3)
• SM 690 Project in Sustainability Management (3)
• FIN 500 Financial and Managerial Accounting - 3 Credits
• FIN 523 Financial Management - 3 Credits
• MGT 506 Economics for Managers - 3 Credits
• BIA 500 Business Analytics: Data, Models & Decisions - 3 Credits

About The M.S. Sustainability Management Program

At Stevens, our sustainability management master’s students bring a variety of backgrounds, from the humanities to the hard sciences, from business to law. Here, you’ll learn how to work effectively across disciplines to bring about change that positively impacts the lives of people and the planet. You will gain a deep understanding of the science and technology that drives sustainability initiatives and sustainable business strategies, as well as communications and methods for social implementation, enabling you to transform ideas into meaningful action. Our graduates go on to assume a wide range of roles, including sustainability director, corporate responsibility manager, and environmental compliance officer.

About The Stevens MBA Program

Program Highlights

• A STEM-Designated MBA: Applicable concentrations of the MBA program hold the STEM designations, setting it apart from ordinary MBA offerings by infusing technology at the forefront of the curriculum. This designation also allows students from outside of the U.S. to be eligible for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training (OPT).
• Traditional Business Through the Technology Lens: At Stevens, conventional business disciplines are taught from a technological perspective, ensuring graduates are well-versed in leveraging leading-edge tools and methodologies to drive innovation across all aspects of a business.
• AI and Machine Learning are Here to Stay: Students gain an essential understanding and practical application of AI and machine learning, equipping them to take the lead in navigating the fourth industrial revolution and propel industries forward.
• Real-World Consulting Experience: The hallmark of the full-time MBA, the Industry Capstone Program, immerses students in consulting engagements with real-world companies. Students and their peers, under faculty mentors, take what they’ve learned in their courses to develop solutions to real business problems and present their recommendations to senior executives. This experience provides students with something they can speak about to hiring managers and recruiters. Open to students across graduate programs, the Industry Capstone Project encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, nurturing diverse perspectives and skill development.
• Invaluable Networking Opportunities: Capstone projects involve partnering with companies, providing students with networking opportunities and allowing them to foster connections that can lead to career advancement.

An MBA for Today's Digital Era

In today's data-driven world, the traditional business skills taught in traditional MBA programs are no longer enough. Few MBA programs fully address how the data revolution has transformed how managers recognize opportunities and identify trends. The Stevens MBA stands out by integrating technology, data analytics and advanced business practices into its core curriculum.

Taught by expert faculty, this innovative MBA program combines foundational business disciplines such as marketing, strategy and finance with cutting-edge skills in technology and business analytics. You will engage in applied exercises and real-world projects that train you to make fast, data-informed decisions. With a curriculum emphasizing collaboration through group projects, presentations and hands-on experience, you will foster both creativity and critical thinking skills.

This unique approach ensures you are prepared to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Stevens MBA: Facts & Figures

• 90% Employed 6 Months After Graduation
• $82,563 Average Salary
• #1 of 24 Best General Business Admin & Management Master's (College Factual)

School of Engineering & Science Career Outcomes

• $95,212 Average Compensation Across All School of Engineering Master's Graduates
• $23,406 Average Signing Bonus Across All School of Engineering Master's Graduates
• 95% Employment Rate within 3 Months of Graduation For All School of Engineering Master's Graduates