Where to Get Your Green MBA
While traditional MBA degrees require coursework and experiential learning in finances, analytics, management, economic theory, and business ethics; a sustainable MBA program, or green MBA, includes these subjects, but taught within the imposed limits of managing for environmental and social sustainability. Continue reading…
Round One Application Deadline for Olin Nov. 1
The first round of application deadline for the Two-Year and One-Year MBA programs at F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business is Nov. 1. Petia Whitmore, Dean of the Graduate School Admissions at Babson gave prospective students some advice for getting the application completed by the deadline. She advices applicants to carefully review the details of the application process and the requirements for admission for the program that they are applying to.
Babson Names Vice Provost of Global Entrepreneurial Leadership
Babson College has announced that Franklin W. Olin Professor in Entrepreneurship Dr. Candida G. Brush has been appointed the Vice Provost of Global Entrepreneurial Leadership. In her new role at the school, Dr. Brush will work to coordinate and connect all entrepreneurial aspects of Babson college and broaden the school’s reputation to advance economic and social value on a global scale.
In addition to serving as the F.W. Olin Professor in Entrepreneurship, Dr. Brush also serves as the Faculty Research Director of the Arthur M. Blank Center and has served as the Division Chair for Entrepreneurship for the past 10 years. Additionally, she has served on the development team for the new Masters of Science in Management and Entrepreneurial Leadership program at Babson and the Bertarelli Foundation Endowed Chair Task Force.
How to Choose Between Full-Time and Part-Time MBA Programs
When deciding to return to school for an MBA, students have many options to consider. While deciding which school to attend is the main decision, choosing what kind of program to complete is also a significant hurdle. Not all schools provide full-time working students with the flexibility to schedule around their work week. Some programs only offer classes during the day, which can conflict with a working student’s schedule, while others offer classes at night, which may be easier for working students to complete.
The decision to complete the MBA in a part-time or full-time format can determine when and where you will attend business school, the overall cost of returning to school and the time it will take you to complete the program. It is important to decide what kind of schedule fits best with your personal obligations as well as your current work commitments. Deciding what kind of program to complete can determine your final decision on where to attend business school.
Popularity of Sustainable Business MBA Grows
Many MBA programs now offer concentrations and curriculum that focus on sustainable business. Corporations are now required to be more environmentally conscious than ever before. A sustainable business MBA can help professionals gain the knowledge that is needed to operate and create successful environmentally conscious businesses. According to thebestschools.org, “The MBA in Sustainability degree equips business professionals to help companies and organizations achieve profitability while maintaining environmental responsibility.”
These MBA programs, often called “Green MBAs,” teach students the skills necessary for earning profits through methods that reduce harm to the environment and society. Not only do these programs help students learn how to run environmentally sustainable businesses, but many also teach corporate social responsibility.
The Sustainable Business Institute explains that corporate sustainability is important because, “private and public business choices enormously impact the quality of life in our communities.” The Institute also explains that, “Effectively managing our business footprint addresses current market dynamics while ensuring a better quality of life for future generations. The bottom line is sustainable business practices make good business sense. Corporate sustainability offers a compelling return on investment by driving innovation, managing risk, and improving stakeholder relations.”
Business Schools Focus on Sustainable Business
Business schools all over the country have embraced the trend of green business. Universities and their students are working towards creating sustainable business practices and created an environment that will positively impact the world. In celebration of Earth Day, several business schools held events to create awareness and interest in these new business practices.
Earth Day is not the only time that business schools work toward creating innovative green business, more schools offer MBA programs in sustainable business than ever before. Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business offers more than a dozen classes on sustainability. The school also has several sustainable programs on campus. In 2010, the University began working with higher-education-focused energy company to assist in creating the first Sustainability Office on campus.
