Program Overview

Master of Science in Sustainable Business

The University of Miami Business School's Master of Science in Sustainable Business provides students the opportunity to be a force for good inside a company by making positive impacts on the environment and society in a way that increases the long-term value of the firm and is consistent with the firm's strategy and vision. The unique disciplinary team of the program unites business, science, theory, and practice to provide forward-thinking expertise for those focused on where the world is headed. Beyond the business core courses, students receive training in scientific basics through interdisciplinary electives from the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Department of Civil Architecture and Environmental Engineering.

Admission Requirements

• Completed application for admission submitted through Miami Herbert Business School application portal.
• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to the application portal.
  • International applicants must have their educational credentials from institutions outside of the United States verified by an approved international credentialing evaluation service to confirm degree equivalency and GPA calculation.
• Statement of purpose and short-essay responses to the career goal and program-related questions in the application portal.
• A current resume outlining your academic and professional accomplishments
• At least one letter of recommendation is required. Up to three may be submitted.
• GMAT/GRE score report – A valid test score (less than 5 years old) is optional.
  • GMAT Institution Code is 7NV-S1-96 (or the locator code specific to your program of interest)
  • GRE institution Code is 5815
  • Between the GMAT and GRE, there is no preference between the two tests for specialized masters’ admissions.
• Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS and TOEFL score report – A valid score (less than 2 years old) is required as proof of English proficiency for international applicants who did not receive a degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is the primary language. The following minimum score is required for admission to a graduate business degree program.
  • TOEFL - 94 or above; Institution Code: 5815
  • IELTS - 7.0 or above; Institution Code: 4861
  • DET - 125 or above

Curriculum Requirements

Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
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Required Courses|
ACC 666| Accounting for Sustainability| 2
BSL 690| Responsible Business| 2
BUS 628| Applied Career Experience Projects (Capstone Project)| 3
ECO 613| Microeconomics of Sustainability| 2
ECO 614| Valuing Public Goods| 2
ECO 615| Managing Regulation Compliance| 2
ECO 617| Enterprise Risk Management| 2
FIN 672| Sustainable Finance| 2
MGT 646| Sustainable Supply Chains| 2
MGT 667| Leadership for Sustainable Organizations| 2
MKT 653| Sustainable Marketing of Goods and Services| 2
Additional Required Courses*| 9
Electives|
Total Credit Hours| 32

• 9 credits of electives (approximately 3 courses) are required. Elective offerings are based on class demand.

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid Fall| Credit Hours
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ACC 666 | Accounting for Sustainability | 2
ECO 613 | Microeconomics of Sustainability | 2
ECO 614 | Valuing Public Goods | 2
ECO 615 | Managing Regulation Compliance | 2
MGT 646 | Sustainable Supply Chains | 2
MGT 667 | Leadership for Sustainable Organizations | 2
BUS 628 | Applied Career Experience Projects | 1
Approved Elective | 3
| Credit Hours| 16
Spring
BSL 690 | Responsible Business | 2
BUS 628 | Applied Career Experience Projects (Capstone Project) | 2
ECO 617 | Enterprise Risk Management | 2
FIN 672 | Sustainable Finance | 2
MKT 653 | Sustainable Marketing of Goods and Services | 2
Approved Electives | 6
| Credit Hours| 16
| Total Credit Hours| 32

Mission

The M.S. in Sustainable Business aims to address the growing need for a master’s level program to prepare students for careers in corporate sustainability.

Goals

• To provide rigorous, business focused graduate education to those pursuing a degree in sustainable business.
• To educate students in the scientific basis of sustainability programs.
• To provide students with experiential training in the development of a business sustainability project.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to apply rigorous, data driven methods to measure, report, and analyze sustainability programs.
• Students will be able to evaluate the economic value of sustainability programs.
• Students will demonstrate written and oral communication skills needed to succeed in sustainability-related professions.