Impact MBA alum prioritizes people, planet and profit as Fort Collins' chief sustainability officer

The job of chief sustainability officer at the city of Fort Collins is about more than just being green. In the role, Impact MBA alum Jacob Castillo oversees the city’s environmental initiatives as well as its economic development programs and social services.

“It’s like, ‘Figure out the climate crisis, solve the housing crisis, address homelessness and keep the economy going in a way that works for everyone,’” Castillo joked. “It’s a pretty tall order, but that’s what we get to do on a daily basis.”

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College's supply chain program ranked No. 12 in North America

In the decade since the College first launched its undergraduate supply chain management concentration, it's grown from a fledgling program to earning a No. 12 in North America ranking by Gartner in the company’s prestigious 2024 rankings.

It’s the College’s first time on Gartner’s list of the top 25 undergraduate supply chain programs. The College was the highest-ranking first-time entry, highlighting the program’s impressive growth in a short amount of time.

College scores high in 2024 Positive Impact Rating

For the third year in a row, Colorado State University students recognized the College as a “transforming” institution in the 2024 Positive Impact Rating for Business Schools.

The global ranking rates how students view the school’s ability to make a positive impact. But unlike many rankings, the PIR is an assessment for students, by students.

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Research for a Better World

Q&A: Researcher reveals the link between steamy selfies, dangerous stunts and social media likes

How do “likes” and “dislikes” on social media influence user behavior? The Department of Computer Information Systems’ Hamed Qahri-Saremi discusses how reactions on social media can motivate users to engage in risky behavior.

After-hours work: the road to productivity or burnout? It depends.

It may be the biggest work-life controversy of the digital era: Is using devices after hours and on weekends beneficial or is it an intrusion into downtime whose costs outweigh its benefits? 

New research from the computer information systems department’s Adela Chen and Samantha Conroy of the management department finds the answers to those questions are a lot more nuanced than managers, employees and researchers previously thought.

Dissertation proposal competition awards $18,000 to doctoral students

Three doctoral students whose research addresses business sustainability were named winners of the College’s fourth annual Business for a Better World Dissertation Proposal Competition.

The competition highlights the College’s commitment to supporting research that aligns with its vision of using business to create a better world. The winners’ research spans a wide variety of topics, but each aims to enhance societal well-being.

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World-Class Programming

Enroll in the No. 1 Online MBA in Colorado, no GMAT required

Take the next step in your career with the College's Online MBA  without compromising the life you have or quality of your degree. Our flexible online program has been recognized as the top-ranked Online MBA in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report for seven consecutive years, the No. 4 Better World MBA nationally and No. 7 Better World MBA globally.

Alumni of CSU's Fort Collins campus are eligible for a 15% tuition benefit on the College's Online MBA.

Discover new ways to center people, planet and profit in your organization

Welcome to a new era of business: Sustainability has gone mainstream, and as the market pushes companies to adopt more ethical and conscious business practices, there’s an urgent demand for professionals who want to help their organizations thrive while making the world a better place. With our Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business , you can meet that need and build a career that on centers people, planet and profit.

Also, if you're an alum of CSU's Fort Collins campus, you're eligible for a 15% tuition benefit on online graduate certificates!

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College of Business Networking Tailgate

Come represent your employer at a networking tailgate before the Rams take on the San Jose State Spartans at Canvas Stadium! This fun and casual networking event, hosted by the College's Career Management Center, will be a great opportunity for business students and employers to connect in a unique and festive environment.

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