Environmental Management, MS/MBA - Full Time

Required (12 units)

• Must be taken Year 1

• ENVM 601 - Intro Environmental Chemistry
• ENVM 602 - Ecology
• ENVM 603 - Quantitative Methods
• ENVM 690 - Research Methods

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• Must be taken Year 3

• ENVM 698 - Master’s Project

Electives (12 units)

Complete an additional 12  units of MSEM electives (ENVM 600:699)**

Complete in Year 1 (8 units) and Year 3 (4 units). Year 2 is only MBA courses.

Full Time MBA Core (24 units)

The MBA Core Courses are the nucleus of the MBA curriculum and provide innovative problem-solving skills to diagnose and solve a wide variety of managerial problems. In addition to the development of specific functional and analytical skills, the core curriculum has been uniquely designed to integrate five themes throughout each course: global perspectives, ethical perspectives, creative problem solving, leadership dynamics, and communication skills. Through the use of case studies, guest speakers, computer simulations, and faculty-student interaction, these themes merge with course content to provide a real world experience.

• ENVM 601 - Intro Environmental Chemistry
• ENVM 602 - Ecology
• ENVM 603 - Quantitative Methods
• MBA 601 - Financial Accounting
• MBA 602 - Business Analytics
• MBA 603 - Building and Leading Effective Teams
• MBA 604 - Ethical Decision Making
• MBA 605 - Financial Management
• MBA 606 - Marketing Management
• MBA 607 - Technology Enabled Operations
• MBA 608 - Leadership Communication
• MBA 609 - Strategic Management
• MBA 610 - Negotiations and Bargaining Strategy
• MBA 611 - AI Business Applications
• MBA 612 - Storytelling with Data

Horizon Core (4 units)

The Horizon Core is a distinctive and flexible component of the MBA curriculum designed to prepare students for the evolving demands of the modern business landscape. This requirement enables students to tailor their education by selecting one course from two specialized menus of offerings:

• Digital Transformation: Courses in this category focus on the integration of emerging technologies into business strategies and operations. Students will explore topics such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital innovation, and the impact of technology on business models, gaining skills to lead in an increasingly digital world.
• Sustainability: Courses in this category address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in business. Students will examine sustainability strategies, ethical leadership, and the role of businesses in addressing global challenges, equipping them to create value while fostering responsible growth.

The Horizon Core empowers students to deepen their expertise in these critical areas while fostering the adaptability and foresight required to thrive in complex, interconnected environments.

Students select one course in Digital Transformation and one course in Sustainability.

• MBA 620 - Digital Transformation in the Enterprise
• MBA 621 - Tech for Sustainable Solutions
• MBA 623 - Navigating Digital Transformat
• MBA 625 - Sustainable Business Management
• MBA 626 - Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• MBA 627 - Corp Sustainability Standards

Global Business Practicum (2 units)

The Global Business Practicum is a key experiential learning requirement within the MBA program, designed to provide students with real-world insights into global business challenges and opportunities. This requirement allows students to apply their knowledge in dynamic, hands-on settings while enhancing their understanding of diverse business environments and culturesThe Global Business Practicum is an invaluable opportunity for students to broaden their global perspectives, enhance their problem-solving skills.

Students can fulfill this requirement through one of the following options:

• Faculty-Led International Practicum: Engage in an immersive international experience guided by faculty. Students will travel to global business hubs, meet with local executives, and work on live projects, gaining first-hand exposure to cross-border operations and strategies.
• Local Immersive Practicum: Participate in a local project with an international focus. Students will collaborate with multinational companies or organizations with global operations to address complex business challenges while staying close to home.
• Online Virtual Practicum: Work remotely with international teams or companies on global business projects. This option allows students to gain cross-cultural experience and professional insights in a flexible, virtual format.

The Global Business Practicum is an invaluable opportunity for students to broaden their global perspectives, enhance their problem-solving skills

• MBA 613 - Global Business Practicum

Electives (8 units)

MBA students have the opportunity to customize their learning experience through four elective courses, allowing them to tailor their education to their professional goals and areas of interest. Electives cover a wide range of topics, including advanced business disciplines, emerging trends, and industry-specific knowledge.

• MBA Electives are courses starting at MBA 640 and upward.