Sustainability+MBA (MSUS+MBA)

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Sustainability+MBA (MSUS+MBA) Overview

As of 5.1.25, the MSUS+MBA program is no longer accepting applications. All currently enrolled students will progress through the program to completion. Students interested in this program should explore our Master of Sustainability (MSUS) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. 

This dual degree program leverages the strengths of Chatham’s Master of Sustainability and Master of Business Administration (MSUS+MBA) programs to develop sustainability leadership in business management. The MSUS + MBA positions graduates for leadership positions in sustainability across all sectors, including business, government, and NGOs. The program includes foundational coursework in business and sustainability as well as advanced work in various aspects of sustainability.

Application Deadline

Priority and Regular

Priority deadline for fall is February 1 (all application materials must be received by this date for first consideration of fellowships and assistantships). Regular deadline for fall term is July 1. Regular deadline for spring term is November 1.

Credits Required

54

The MSUS+MBA program may be completed in two years of full-time study.

Real-World Experience

Building Connections

The MSUS+MBA incorporates real-world experience into its curriculum by collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, nonprofits, and innovative businesses.

Meet Us & Learn More

Upcoming Events

Join us for to learn more about the MSUS + MBA and the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment.

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Courses & Curriculum

Chatham's MSUS+MBA requires 54 credits and can be completed in two years of full-time study. Throughout the curriculum, students work on projects focused on real-world sustainability challenges, such as consulting with sustainable businesses, making business plans for sustainable businesses, or undertaking individual or group sustainability projects for businesses. Click the button below to view sample courses and curriculum.

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Research Experience

Explore the current faculty- and student-driven research projects and opportunities at the Falk School to see the types of experience students can gain in the program.

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Alumni Employment

One hundred percent of students are employed within a year of graduation. Graduates have gone on to work for organizations including Evoqua, MGM International, Allegheny Land Trust, and Chromolax.

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Program Faculty

Chatham's Sustainability + MBA faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The MSUS curriculum incorporates the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a roadmap for sustainability adopted by all nations. In addition to links within courses, each student’s thesis addresses at least one SDG. Focused on concrete issues like water, food, and energy, learning through the SDGs helps sustainability come alive. 

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Master of Sustainability Option

Not sure the dual-degree MSUS+MBA program is right for you? Chatham also offers a stand-alone MSUS that allows students to go even deeper in a specialization area and have more flexibility to take electives. One possible area of MSUS specialization is in sustainable business. This concentration focuses on the intersection of sustainability and business, rather than providing a broad overview of business administration.  

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Tuition & Funding

The cost of a graduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Chatham also offers a 20% corporate partner discount, graduate assistantships, and professional campus work positions for many graduate programs that can help make a Chatham graduate education more affordable. The Falk School provides numerous financial resources to our currently enrolled students, including funds available for research, unpaid internships, conference presentations, and study abroad opportunities. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to understand loan and financing options available. 

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Visits & Events

Start the next steps in your graduate journey at Chatham University by visiting campus or attending upcoming events. Join virtual info sessions, open houses, or admitted student sessions to learn about our programs and the application process, interact with faculty, and experience the Chatham community. Click the button below to view the schedule and register, and email graduate@Ãâ·Ñ³Ô¹Ï.edu with any questions.

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Master of Sustainability+MBA (MSUS+MBA)

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Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus, located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, is home to Chatham's Falk School of Sustainability and functions as a living and learning laboratory, where the campus just doesn't house classrooms, but is the classroom. It's where a blend of knowledge, experience, and creativity is always working, persistently developing, and constantly improving. It's the first in the world of its kind.

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The Falk School of Sustainability & Environment uses Chatham's Eden Hall Campus to employ classroom learning for research, experience, and education. Master of Sustainability + MBA students in the Falk School measure and monitor stream conditions to better understand the ways water quality changes, and how that can change everything around us.

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