Business and Sustainability Concentration

The Ross Concentration in Business and Sustainability (BaS) is designed for MBA students interested in this fast-growing field.

The concentration complements the MBA curriculum with sustainability electives to help you consider the sustainability “triple bottom line”: environmental protection, social well-being, and economic performance. Available courses cover topics like climate change, food security, energy, water, the built environment, manufacturing, materials, and social impact.  

In the concentration, you will take 12 credits of coursework — six credits from foundational courses (Table 1) and six credits from general electives (Table 2). At least six of the 12 credits must be taken within Ross and at least three credits outside of Ross. The concentration will be completed within the 57 credits required for your MBA. The concentration may be added in your first year. 

The BaS is distinct from the Erb Institute dual degree, which offers a deeper dive in issues related to sustainability. Students opting for the dual-degree earn both an MBA from Michigan Ross and an MS from the School for Environment and Sustainability in as little as one additional semester. The Erb Institute — one of the world’s leading dual-degree programs — offers coursework, co-curricular learning, and a global alumni network in support of those seeking careers in business sustainability. Erb dual-degree students are not eligible for the BaS.

For questions about the concentration, or to express interest in the concentration, contact an academic advisor at rossgradacadadvising@umich.edu.