Sustainable business practices are undeniably beneficial for the environment, for consumers, and for a businesses’ bottom line. At Ross, there is an undeniable overlap of sustainability values both within the Tauber Institute for Global Operations and the Frederick A. & Barbara M. Erb Institute. If you feel called to a career focus on sustainability, consider this unique dual-degree offering only at the University of Michigan.
MBA + SEAS (3 years, 77 credits):
This program equips students with the skills and knowledge to create environmentally and economically sustainable organizations as executives, managers, and environmentalists. The program is administered by the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise on behalf of SEAS and University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Students graduate with a master of science (MS) in environment and sustainability and a master of business administration (MBA).
Learn More at the SEAS Website!The Erb Institute functions as the anchor for the MBA/MS program by coupling the rigorous, action-based learning offered at Michigan Ross with the systems thinking and interdisciplinary education of SEAS to deliver the knowledge and leadership skills you need to enact change in an organization. In just two and a half to three years, you’ll graduate with two degrees, unlimited opportunities for impact and a lifelong community of purpose-driven peers all over the world.
Learn More at the Erb Website!In short – YES!
Affectionately nicknamed “Terbers“, there are several students each year who participate in both programs.
Participation with the Tauber Institute requires a separate application and admission to the Full-Time MBA program at Ross.
Participation with the Erb Institute requires an application, and admission, to the SEAS MS program.
First, congratulations on being accepted to two world-class master’s programs!
Regarding the timing, there is not a right or wrong place to start however it is important to keep in mind that, once you start your MBA program, you will be committed to the Tauber Team Project the following summer.
Both the MBA and the SEAS admissions teams have separate deadlines and application processes. It is recommended that you work directly with the college of interest to understand their application deadlines and criteria.
SEAS students who are applying to the Ross MBA program may apply to the Tauber Institute either on the Tauber website or within the MBA application. (Check the “Interested in Tauber?” checkbox!)
