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Earn an Accelerated MBA in Sustainability at Duquesne

12-Month MBA in Sustainability at Duquesne - mbaMissionAppealing to professionals at all stages of their careers, Duquesne University’s Palumbo Donahue School of Business offers an accelerated, 12-month MBA in Sustainable Business Practices with an “integrated” focus on sustainability and the environment. With core course work centered on four foundational areas—social, economic, environmental, and ethical—students gain exposure to the basic problems and frameworks of sustainable development beyond conventional notions of “green” business. In addition, the program includes global study trips, in which students travel abroad to examine global sustainability practices firsthand; two required sustainability consulting projects with sponsoring nonprofit or governmental organizations; and a capstone practicum course that challenges students to develop strategy and management skills.


Erika Väätäinen

Erika Väätäinen  

Erika Väätäinen has been mbaMission’s Writer/Researcher since 2015. She is in charge of updating and revamping most of our publication materials, ranging from the extensive Insider’s Guides series, the Interview Guides, and the International Program Guides to our shorter publications, including the HBS 2+2 and Deferred Admissions Guide and numerous blog posts.

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