MBA/MS in Environmental Science & Management
A combined 78 credits for these two degrees (36 credits for the MS in Environmental Science and Management and 42 credits* for the MBA) is reduced to 70 credits through credit-sharing.
Students must apply and be accepted to both programs of study.
Students may begin their study in either the School of Business or in the School of Science & Engineering. Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive two degrees and two diplomas. The degrees must be conferred simultaneously.
* Up to 6 credits may be waived based on previous coursework in accounting, economics, finance and statistics. To be eligible for a course waiver, a grade of ‘B-‘ or better is required in an approved course taken within the past 5 years.
Learning Goals and Methods in the Professional MBA Program
(note: refer to the School of Natural & Environmental Sciences Graduate Catalog for specifics on the MS in Environmental Science & Management program)
| Knowledge Area | Related Learning Goal |
| Ethical Competency | Students will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions. |
| Sustainability Perspective | Students will recognize and apply sustainability principles to strategic decisions as a means for competitive differentiation. |
| Problem Solving | Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze complex situations, analyze information and evaluate alternatives from different perspectives to develop solutions for business problems and to seize innovative opportunities. |
| Management and Leadership Skills | Students will gain innovative managerial and leadership skills for motivating people and creating positive organizational change. |
| Cultural Intelligence | Students will possess the skills to manage effectively in a global business environment. |
Graduation Requirements for the MBA/MS in Environmental Science and Management
MS in Environmental Science and Management Coursework
| ENVI 531: Environmental Management | 3 credits |
| ENVI 533W: Writing for Environmental Professionals | 3 credits |
| ENVI 537: Environmental Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving | 2 credits |
| ENVI 540: Environmental Law | 2 credits |
| ENVI 544: Environmental Policy & Politics | 3 credits |
| ENVI 552: Environmental Chemistry | 3 credits |
| ENVI 670: Environmental Toxicology | 3 credits |
| ENVI 672: Environmental Biology | 3 credits |
| Select two of the following courses (total of 6 credits) | |
| ENVI 570: Fund Air Pollution Prevention & Control | 3 credits |
| ENVI 571: Fund Water Pollution Prevention & Control | 3 credits |
| ENVI 572: Solid/Hazardous Waste Pollution Prevention & Control | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 36 credits |
MBA Coursework
| ACCT 501: Accounting Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| STAT 501: Statistics Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| ECON 501: Economics Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 501: Finance Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| GRBU 503: Managerial Decision Tools | 1.5 credits |
| STAT 510: Applied Statistics | 3 credits |
| MGMT 513: Managing People for Sustained Competitive Advantage | 1.5 credits |
| ACCT 515: Accounting for Decision Makers | 3 credits |
| ECON 520: Managerial Economics | 3 credits |
| MGMT 523: Applied Business Ethics | 1.5 credits |
| ISYS 525: Managing Information | 1.5 credits |
| SCMG 527: Supply Chain/Operations Management | 1.5 credits |
| BLAW 529: Business Legal Environment | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 530: Financial Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 531: Strategic Sustainability and Models | 1.5 credits |
| MGMT 533: Global Business | 1.5 credits |
| MKTG 535: Marketing Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 540: Strategy and Implementation | 3 credits |
| MGMT 545: Executive Insights | 3 credits |
| MGMT 548: Capstone Project | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 42 credits |
*These courses may be waived based on previous coursework.