Social Impact, M.B.A.

Program Description

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Social Impact is designed to provide a graduate business education that is responsive, not only to the advanced educational needs of the international business community but also uses business as a force of good. Graduates will be part of and lead a movement to do good for the community through social impact. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of decision-making and provides the opportunity to serve in an increasingly complex and ever-changing global business environment.

Program Mission

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Social Impact prepares graduate students to contribute to their professional communities of business leaders in an ever-changing global commerce environment that focuses on commitment, competence, and ethics to address real-world problems. The program provides students with an opportunity to integrate all executive knowledge and competencies as related to business administration with an emphasis on social impact.

Program Outcomes

1. Apply and promote a vision for community and global change through social initiatives.
2. Demonstrate evidence-based decision-making strategies to create solutions for business challenges and develop opportunities.
3. Employ socially responsible management and impactful leadership principles to lead stakeholders in a social enterprise.
4. Breakdown business theories and demonstrate systems thinking to assess business conditions.
5. Apply collaborative practices in diverse business communities and environments (such as virtual and global) to build meaningful partnerships.
6. Distinguish metrics and measures to evaluate operations, business performance, and social impact initiatives.
7. Practice and advocate for awareness of national and global regulations, ethical standards, and social influence in business.
8. Promote and employ the responsible use of technology to enhance performance, collaboration, and efficiency.