Impact MBA

The world is changing, and the Impact MBA prepares you to help lead that change. The Impact MBA at CSU’s College of Business demonstrates that business can be a force for good. This STEM-designated sustainable business MBA program prepares students to implement and manage sustainability initiatives within organizations and create lasting organizational change. 

As organizations look to create sustainable solutions across every aspect of their business, the demand for professionals with the knowledge, skills and mindset to solve complex problems using a social, economic and environmental framework will continue to grow.

Market pressure, investor expectations, new SEC guidelines and other business and environmental forces have converged to make sustainability and social responsibility a part of every role and workplace. Industry stakeholders see the importance of graduates that understand environmental, social and governance (ESG) applications within business and the day-to-day implementation of sustainability initiatives in organizations. 

Become a leader in sustainable business practices and join the Impact MBA, ranked No. 4 nationwide and No. 7 worldwide in the 2023 Corporate Knights "Better World MBA" Ranking. The CSU College of Business was also honored by Financial Times with a Top 5 award for Responsible Business Education globally in 2024, the only College was also the only school in North America to receive this award.

Out of state and relocating? You may qualify for in-state tuition if you are from the Western half of the United States.
 

Connecting Purpose and Profit

Our sustainable MBA program delivers experiential learning opportunities to help you gain the skills you need to make an impact. You will join a supportive network of like-minded, innovative professionals and alumni, all focused on using business for good.

This 16-month program requires focus and dedication for you to make the most of this immersive experience. We go beyond case studies to deepen your expertise and offer real-world, authentic learning experiences. A key differentiator of the Impact MBA program is the summer fellowship, where you are matched with a company seeking your specialized skillsets. This gives you the opportunity to directly apply what you learn in the classroom in a real-world setting.  

Dual degree in business sustainability & finance: Impact MBA & Master of Finance

Expand your career options and strengthen your credentials further by completing two degrees in two years, with CSU’s College of Business STEM-designated, dual degree in the Impact MBA and the Master of Finance programs. You’ll learn the latest approaches to business sustainability through the Impact MBA and expand your knowledge of corporate and applied finance, ESG disclosures and investing with the Master of Finance.

Through the dual degree program, you’ll earn both degrees on the CSU Fort Collins campus, and save time and tuition by offsetting 15 total credit hours from two degree programs.