A Master in Sustainable Solutions to Build a Better Future
Presidio Graduate Center
Presidio’s pioneering graduate programs in sustainable solutions are designed for those people who refuse to sit on the sidelines when they know they can make a difference. It’s why we were featured in The New York Times as the best business school to attend “if you want to change the world.”
About
Presidio's graduate programs are the first of their kind to integrate sustainability and social justice into the entire curriculum. At Presidio, students are immersed in a community of change makers working to create a more just and sustainable world. As a Presidio student, you’ll develop the mindset and skills to make a tangible, positive impact and join our vibrant and growing community of passionate sustainability and social justice professionals.
What makes Presidio different? Our programs and pedagogy are different. We’ve specifically designed our academic programs to launch our graduates into impactful careers at corporations, nonprofits, impact-focused startups, and governments. Our faculty are dedicated practitioners working on the cutting edge of sustainability and social justice, and they bring real-world insights into the classroom. Our forward-looking curriculum integrates sustainability, equity, and social impact.
And our students are different. Presidio students are bold, creative thinkers working to reimagine the methods and systems that have created or perpetuated some of our most intractable social and environmental problems. They challenge the status quo and dare to grapple with the most pressing issues—because we believe our world’s greatest problems present opportunities to design thoughtful, innovative interventions that prioritize equity and resilience.
Located at the University of Redlands Marin Campus, this unique master’s program offers state-of-the-art facilities, flexible hybrid instruction, and a strong emphasis on community-building through monthly residencies designed to empower you for success.
Academic Programs
Presidio academic curriculum combines a deep understanding of sustainable development with real-world experiences at top companies, NGOs, and government agencies. The impact our graduates create isn’t theoretical; it’s tangible and immediate. The center offers MBA, MPA, Dual Degree, and Certificate programs designed for aspiring changemakers.
Presidio MBA in Sustainable Solutions
Our unique curriculum pairs rigorous management theory and practice with an integrated look at sustainability, social justice, and environmental stewardship, all within an affordable, flexible program that includes part-time and online learning opportunities.
Presidio Dual MBA/MPA in Sustainable Solutions
The Presidio Dual MBA/MPA Degree in Sustainable Solutions at the University of Redlands offers a unique education that incorporates sustainability and equity into every course. Our graduates are truly prepared to tackle the problems impacting our world.
Presidio Sustainable Management Certificate with Concentrations
The Presidio Certificate in Sustainable Management at the University of Redlands instills vital knowledge and skills needed to integrate sustainable management solutions and systems thinking into any industry. We currently offer five concentrations in our 12-unit Certificate in Sustainable Management so you can choose the most relevant and inspiring path for you.
FAQs
Presidio was founded on the belief and understanding that graduate education needed a dramatic transformation. Traditional methods of business and policy had often failed to engage the intersections of our economies, communities, and environments, and left us with unforseen and disastrous consequences.
What the Presidio founders understood is that the challenges of the modern world demanded an evolved, modern style of education. We still operate by this founding principle: that sustainability belongs at the core of our curriculum, not the sidelines. At Presidio, you will find sustainability and systems-thinking woven throughout your coursework. Our professors will challenge you to take a systemic approach to each issue, and look beyond symptoms to evaluate root causes. You will be challenged to build impact assessments for all stakeholders—including the environment—and evaluate the potential outcomes of a business or policy decision with attention to long-term consequences.
Graduates of our MBA, MPA, Dual Degree, and Certificate programs are equipped for a wide variety of roles across for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental organizations. Not only can sustainability principles be applied in every industry, government regulation and consumer demand are increasingly driving sustainability to be a must across businesses and policies. Accordingly, our alumni network is made up of an incredibly diverse array of professional experience: entrepreneurs, Chief Sustainability Officers, non-profit presidents, elected officials, sustainability consultants, and more.
We believe we all need to do our part and we all need to work together across industry lines to truly address complex issues for a better future.
Presidio Graduate School is looking for candidates who are passionate about cultivating the tools to build positive momentum in the global environmental and social justice movements. Our students priorotize collaboration over competition—focusing on how we can be the best together, versus individually. If you are looking for a community-driven academic experience that priorotizes intentionality and impact, we hope you will connect with us to learn more.
We know that choosing your graduate school is a monumental decision. But our dedicated team is here to help you get the information and insight you need to figure out if Presidio is your right fit.
In our MBA and Dual Degree programs, each course is designed to meet for an in-person intensive, or “Residency,” which takes place once a month for four days (Thursday through Sunday). Full-time students will take four classes per term and are required to attend all four days of residency each month (one class per day). Classes run from 9am–5pm PST Thursday and Friday with an hour designated for lunch, meetings, activities, and networking; classes run from 9am–5:30pm PST Saturday and Sunday with an hour and a half lunch. Part-time students take between one to three classes and meet on their designated residency days.
Presidio faculty bring a vast wealth of experience and expertise to our school. Often, our faculty are active practitioners in their fields, meaning we have professors who are also consultants, local government officials, or multi-doctorate academics who also instruct at other institutions around the world.
Presidio’s faculty are a critical and core part of our commitment to integrate sustainability into our curriculum—our professors are driven to make an impact and provide our students with relevant, cutting edge education across marketing, operations, supply chain, and more.
Presidio’s academic programs are rigorous and demand deep engagement from our students, so we offer flexible scheduling to ensure our students can continue to meet their professional obligations and support their mental health while earning their degree.
Our MBA and Dual Degree programs allow for both full- and part-time options to ensure our students have the flexibility they need to balance their graduate education with other commitments.
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