Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Business and Science Degree

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree is designed to prepare students to address complex challenges in today's interconnected world. The program blends cutting-edge methods for measuring, predicting, and influencing sustainability outcomes with essential business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Sustainability Concentration

The MBS Sustainability concentration prepares students to identify, analyze, and understand the links among social, environmental, technological, and economic systems, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Graduates are equipped to drive innovation and lead change at the intersection of science, business, and sustainability.

Benefits of the Online Learning Experience

• Access to online networking and professional events
• Hotel accommodations are covered for in-person events if you live 150+ miles away
• Virtual academic advising and executive coaching

Skills Gained

• See the Big Picture: Understand how local actions shape global systems and outcomes.
• Think Across Systems: Connect social, environmental, and economic impacts.
• Lead With Purpose: Create strategies that drive results today and sustainability tomorrow.
• Bridge Business and Sustainability: Apply core business skills to make a lasting impact.

Career Opportunities

There are numerous job opportunities and career paths available to individuals with advanced knowledge of Sustainability. Some potential job titles include:

• Commercial Energy Advisor
• Environmental Specialist
• Energy Efficiency Outreach Manager
• Environmental Compliance Specialist
• and more! Companies that have hired Sustainability alumni include:
• The Chemours Company
• TRC Companies, Inc.
• Tesla, Inc.
• Samsung C&T
• and more!

Admission Criteria

Applicants who are unsure of their eligibility for this concentration should schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist. It is strongly recommended that applicants possess at least a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline. In some cases, promising students without science or engineering degrees may be accepted to the program. Recommended coursework includes:

• One semester of calculus
• One year of chemistry
• One year of another science (e.g., environmental science, ecology, biology, physics, meteorology, air or water pollution, geology)
• One semester of statistics

Related Concentrations

• Biotechnology and Genomics (Online)
• Drug Discovery and Development (Online)

Program Coordinators

• Uta Krogmann
• Clint Andrews
• Kristina Keating

Curriculum

The Master of Business and Science Degree curriculum blends cutting-edge methods for measuring, predicting, and influencing sustainability outcomes with essential business skills.