Introduction
Corporate organizations prioritize sustainability and sustainable development to address the legitimate concerns of regulators and society at large, as well as their responsibilities in mitigating environmental harms and reducing global inequality
“Creating a strong business and building a better world are not conflicting goals – they are both essential ingredients for long-term success.”
– Bill Ford
Rising difficulties like climate change and environmental legislation encourage business entities to become more nimble and environmentally conscious. Diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) are becoming a staple of worldwide business policy and practice, helping organizations expand sustainably. Better governance and decision-making transparency are needed more. New technologies like ML, cloud computing, and AI give hope for the global ecological crisis. Technological affordances must be integrated into the strategic vision to drive organizational sustainability and economic profitability.
Sir Padampat Singhania University has conceptualized an MBA program in Sustainability Management, paving the route for sustainable business leadership.
“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship, and strengthen governance.” – Ban Ki-moon
Sustainability management is a growing field that combines protection of the environment, social responsibility, and financial performance. As organizations around the world adopt more sustainable practices, there is a growing demand for experts who can lead in this changing context. An MBA in Sustainability Management integrates conventional business knowledge with sustainable development concepts, equipping executives to tackle global challenges while achieving economic success.
“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” – Gro Harlem Brundtland
Objectives:
The MBA in Sustainability Management aims to develop leaders who:
- Understand the complexities of sustainability challenges and their implications for businesses and society.
- Leverage innovative strategies to drive organizational change toward sustainable practices.
- Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into decision-making processes.
Program Structure: The curriculum combines foundational business management subjects with specialized courses in sustainability (60:40), including
Core Courses: Marketing, Finance, Operations, Strategy, and Leadership.
Sustainability Focus: Principles of Sustainable Development, Circular Economy and Supply Chain Management, Climate Change and Risk Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG Reporting, Renewable Energy and Green Innovation
Capstone Project: Practical, real-world projects addressing sustainability challenges faced by organizations.
Learning Outcomes:
This program focuses on developing leaders who can drive positive change and pioneer sustainable innovations within organizations.
Graduates will be able to:
- Develop and implement sustainability strategies within diverse industries.
- Analyse and interpret sustainability metrics and ESG reports.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable goals.
- Navigate regulatory, ethical, and cultural dimensions of global sustainability.
- ESG and sustainability managers in Industry/ Green Managers
- Renewable energy managers
- Power sector consultants
- Carbon finance specialists
- Environmental risk management specialists
- Energy management specialists
- Green building consultants
Eligibility:
The minimum requirement for admission to the program is a three-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Candidates who expect to complete the final part of their degree examinations by 2025 can also apply.
Scholarship
worth ₹22Cr
- Additional 5% for wards of defence & para-military personnel
- Additional 5% for girl child
- Additional 5% for state, national & international sports players
- Additional 5% for JK employees wards only
- Additional 5% siblings of existing students or alumni (blood relation only)
- Additional 5% for MBA applicants with CAT & XAT percentile of over 85, or GMAT score of above 650
- Additional 5% for M.Tech. applicants qualifying GATE