Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Required
Description
GSBA 500: Sustainable Strategies for the Entrepreneurial Manager is a required course for all MBAs. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of how sustainable strategy is formulated in a global environment from the perspective of “changemakers” top executives. Participants will be introduced to and apply various core strategy and sustainability concepts and models such as industry environment analysis, internal analysis of resources and competences, business-level strategies, sustainable business modeling issues and its relationship to organizational performance. The intent is to provide students with a comprehensive perspective of how business strategy impacts competitiveness. Learning dynamics may include case studies, simulations, projects, and fieldwork.
For more information please visit:
https://www.sandiego.edu/business/academics/graduate/mba/curriculum/
GBSA 517: Managing sustainability with environmental, social, and governance factors is an elective course that teaches students how ESG and sustainability factors affect both the success of an organization and society as a whole. In line with USD's focus on purpose-driven business, the course looks at how leaders can use ESG factors to make strategic decisions in all areas of the business. Climate change, human rights, diversity, equity and inclusion, ESG reporting standards, and performance metrics are some of the most important topics. Students look at how businesses are changing to meet changing expectations for responsible and sustainable business practices through case studies and group projects. They also learn how ESG frameworks affect long-term value creation.
GSBA 565: Logistics and Distribution Management is an elective course that helps students understand how logistics and distribution affect supply chain performance and business success. Since logistics often accounts for a significant part of costs in an organization, the course emphasizes its importance in creating efficiency, value, and a competitive edge. Students will learn basic principles of logistics and distribution, such as transportation, warehousing, inventory flow, and network design. They will examine how these factors impact service levels and cost management. The course focuses on recognizing key logistics challenges that modern supply chain managers face and understanding their effects on organizational performance. Students will also be introduced to modern tools, frameworks, and analytical techniques that help evaluate and solve real logistics and distribution issues. Through practical exercises and case studies, students will gain the skills to assess trade-offs, improve operations, and support data-driven decision-making in supply chain settings.
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
Yes
Description
Through the Graduate Assistantship program, MBA students may assist faculty members with research on sustainability and related topics. Many of our faculty are actively involved in sustainability research.
Students are also encouraged to conduct research on topics such as sustainable supply chain management through the University of San Diego Student Scholarship program, where select student work is published.
More information on sustainability initiatives can be found on the University of San Diego sustainability website, and examples of student research are available through the University’s digital scholarship repository.
https://www.sandiego.edu/sustainability/
https://digital.sandiego.edu/ksb-sscm/
School's environmental commitment 1:
Our business master’s programs offer several courses focused on sustainability, social responsibility, and ESG, including a consulting project centered on social impact. We also recently launched a sustainability concentration for our undergraduate Business Administration major.
School's environmental commitment 2:
Student involvement in corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives is actively supported. We offer a variety of campus clubs and organizations advancing sustainability at USD and in the broader community, including the Sustainability Club, Surfrider Club, Association of Environmental Professionals, Fashion Forward Club, Changemaker Hub, and the Environmental Integration Lab.
School's environmental commitment 3:
The University of San Diego has over 5,000 solar panels across campus, generating more than 7% of the university’s electricity, one of the largest on-site solar energy systems at a private college in the U.S. A new solar project is also underway that will add 2.5 megawatts of solar capacity, enough to power approximately 400 homes.
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