Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability

Program Code: F-BCS-MBCS
Degree Designation: Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability
Department: Fuqua School of Business, Nicholas School of Environment
Website: business-meets-climate.duke.edu

Program Summary

The Master in Business, Climate, and Sustainability (MBCS) equips students with the interdisciplinary expertise to lead in a climate-disrupted economy. The MBCS program integrates three critical layers of expertise: core business skills, climate science literacy, and applied analytical methods. This interdisciplinary foundation prepares you to navigate complex systems, translate insight into strategy, and lead across industries and functions.

Students interested in the program should contact the MBCS Office of Admissions Duke University, Box 90120, Durham, NC 27708-0120; email: admissions@mbcs.duke.edu; website: business-meets-climate.duke.edu; phone: (919) 660-7700; fax: (919) 684-2818.

The MBCS program is a 10-month joint-degree designed by Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and the Nicholas School of the Environment. MBCS students are subject to the applicable academic policies and academic requirements outlined in the Fuqua School of Business bulletin and as communicated through the MBCS program administration. MBCS students are expected to adhere to the Duke Community Standard and the Fuqua School of Business Honor Code. Details regarding tuition, the academic calendar, and policies can be found in the Fuqua School of Business bulletin.

Academic Requirements

The curriculum for the MBCS degree involves 15 required courses totaling 49 graduate credit hours and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. These courses are offered over five terms (three-four courses per term). Most courses meet twice a week for 2.25 hours each. Courses generally meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The planned schedule, which is subject to change, is as follows:

• Summer

  • CLIMATE 664N (Climate Science)

  • CLIMATE 671N (Decision Analytics for Business and Sustainability)

  • CLIMATE 672N (Financial and Managerial Accounting)

  • CLIMATE 686N (Navigating Impact)

• Fall 1

  • CLIMATE 666N (Climate Impacts)

  • CLIMATE 670N (Climate Economics and Policy)

  • CLIMATE 674N (Marketing Management)

  • CLIMATE 686N (Navigating Impact)

• Fall 2

  • CLIMATE 669N (Climate Reporting and Carbon Accounting)

  • CLIMATE 673N (Climate Finance)

  • CLIMATE 675N (Sustainable Operations)

  • CLIMATE 686N (Navigating Impact)

• Spring 1

  • CLIMATE 896N (Practicum Part 1)

  • CLIMATE 676N (Climate and Strategy)

  • CLIMATE 678N (Climate Innovation)

  • CLIMATE 686N (Navigating Impact)

• Spring 2

  • CLIMATE 668N (Climate and Energy)

  • CLIMATE 896N (Practicum Part 2)

  • CLIMATE 677N (Leading for Sustainability)

Practicum

Participating in the two-term practicum, students have the unique opportunity to apply their classroom learning to real-world environmental challenges. Students collaborate in diverse teams to tackle defined problems for actual clients, enhancing their analytical, communication, and leadership skills. This hands-on approach reinforces the fundamentals acquired during the MBCS program and provides a practical context that can differentiate students in the job market.