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100% Online Sustainable Master of Business Administration Degree

Build a Career Leading Climate-Ready Business

Prepare for a career that integrates climate resilience into business strategy, sustainability, and innovation

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Program Overview

Climate-Ready Business

This master’s program is designed to provide you with both business and sustainability perspectives, preparing you for careers that drive climate resilience and responsible business practices.

Career Outlook: Sustainability and Climate Business Professionals in the U.S.

313 K
Number of jobs in 2023*
23 K
Est. job openings through 2033*
$ 207 K
Median annual salary in 2023*

*Source: O*Net/U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.

Next Start Date
June 1, 2026
Program Details
Online Learning
14 Months
Master's (36 Credits)
$550/credit (~$19.8k)
CAREER OUTCOMES

What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Climate-Ready Business?

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ESG Manager or Director

Lead corporate sustainability and ESG strategies across organizations.

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Climate Risk Analyst

Assess climate risks and develop transition strategies for a low-carbon economy.

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Climate Consultant

Advise organizations on integrating climate resilience into business strategy.

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Climate Finance Specialist

Structure and manage investments that accelerate the transition to sustainable business models.

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MPS in Wildlife Conservation and Management
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“…being able to directly apply what I’m learning in class to my actual work…was actually pretty exciting.”

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MPS in Environmental Science
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“…the opportunity to get a graduate degree in there and pivot my life…”

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MPS in Marine Science
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“Unity allowed me to work full-time while also going to school full-time…”

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BS in Wildlife Conservation
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“…with (Unity) being totally online, it helps create flexibility for my schedule.”

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BS in Environmental Studies
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“…yes I can learn. I can learn in all these different types of ways. I can learn this material.”

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MPS in Marine Science
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“Distance Education is what you make of it… I wanted to apply it to my career.”

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MPS in Wildlife Conservation and Advocacy
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“…the project-based learning aspect made me get inspired more about the content.”

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“…it wasn’t just my degree…it was their degree too that I was learning.”

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MPS in Wildlife Conservation and Management
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“…I wanted something that really resonated with what I feel. What I stand for.”

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MPS in Animal Science and Behavior
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“I always had a team that was helping me. And because of that, I feel I was able to thrive.”

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MPS in Animal Science and Behavior
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“I love how Unity focuses on the environment and takes a more holistic approach to learning.”

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
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“Unity surprised me the most with its 5-week class format, supportive instructors, and affordability. While we often consider online classes a go-at-your-own-pace option, Unity is structured differently, and I excel with structured but fast-paced courses.”

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BS in Animal Health and Behavior
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“It…contradicted that myth that an online program is just going to be sitting at a computer.”

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MPS in Wildlife Conservation and Management
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Director of Educational Product Development
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“Everybody here genuinely cares…they really do want to help you.”

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MPS in Wildlife Ecology and Management
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What you’ll learn

Understanding the Intersection of Business and Climate Resilience

  • Analyze climate risks and develop business strategies that integrate sustainability, resilience, and long-term value creation
  • Understand and apply ESG frameworks, climate policy, and green finance principles to drive responsible business decisions
  • Integrate systems thinking and behavioral economics to design innovative, climate-ready business models and operations
  • Apply leadership and change management skills to guide organizations toward sustainable and climate-resilient futures
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Education with impact. Affordable Tuition. Simplified Financial Aid.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Take action for climate and help build a more climate-ready business future.

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Tuition Rate Lock

Unity’s tuition is locked through 2030, meaning your rate won’t increase while you’re enrolled, providing cost certainty from start to finish.

Total Tuition Cost: $16,500

The total degree tuition falls below the annual federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan limit, making it possible to finance your education without relying on additional private loans.

Military Friendly

Unity supports active-duty service members, veterans, and their families with a reduced tuition rate of $535/credit. VA education benefits, including the GI Bill®, Chapter 31, Chapter 35, Active Duty TA and others, may be used toward the cost of your degree.

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Transparent, Predictable Pricing

See why 98% of Unity students don’t need private loans.

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Affordable, Transparent Tuition

With no hidden fees!

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Flexible Payment Options

Plans that fit your budget.

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Locked-In Tuition

7 years with no tuition increase.

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Earn While You Learn

Work full-time while studying.

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Personalized Financial Plan

Know your cost before you start.

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Low Textbook Costs

Free materials in most courses.

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Learn from Leaders

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B.S. in Systems Engineering, MBA in Strategy

Jeff Gowdy

Global Expert in Sustainability and ESG
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Ph.D in Environmental Engineering

Brad Striebig

Global Expert in Environmental Engineering
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PhD in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

Bonnie Gulas-Wroblewski

Global Expert in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education
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M.S. in Environmental Science

Amanda Moeser

Global Expert in Marine Conservation, Fisheries Sustainability, and Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies
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Unity professor Alexie Kindrick.
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MS in Environmental Engineering, BS in Chemistry

Alexandria Kindrick

Global Expert in Water/Wastewater Projects
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Jeff Gowdy
Global Expert in Sustainability and ESG
Brad Striebig
Global Expert in Environmental Engineering
Bonnie Gulas-Wroblewski
Global Expert in Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education
Amanda Moeser
Global Expert in Marine Conservation, Fisheries Sustainability, and Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies
Unity professor Alexie Kindrick.
Alexandria Kindrick
Global Expert in Water/Wastewater Projects
FAQ

Have Questions About the Sustainable Master of Business Administration in Climate-Ready Business?

Climate-Ready Business focuses on equipping organizations to tackle the challenges posed by climate change through innovative solutions and sustainability leadership. It emphasizes the importance of climate change leadership in developing effective climate mitigation strategies and adaptation measures. By implementing climate action plans, businesses can align their operations with global climate agreements, enhancing their resilience through renewable energy systems and informed climate policy and governance.

Environmental issues, particularly climate-related issues, have moved from siloed, cost-center requirements to strategic issues that impact current business operations and future success. The Sustainable Master of Business Administration in Climate-Ready Business program prepares the next generation of business leaders to strategically address climate-related issues by linking those issues to business value creation: risk mitigation, cost saving and revenue generating opportunities, brand enhancement, and pre-competing. This focus will prepare students for their next professional role interacting with climate challenges and opportunities in business.

The timeframe for completion of the SMBA in Climate-Ready Business master’s degree is up to you! Enroll in 6 credits per term and complete the SMBA program in a little over one year. Alternatively, opt for part-time study by taking one course at a time. Whichever path you choose, we’re here to support your educational journey every step of the way.

SMBA Core: 21 credits

  • PROF 515 Ethical Practice and Policy
  • SUST 525 Making the Invisible Visible: The ESG Proposition
  • SBUS 503 Organizational Behavior and Change Management Strategies
  • SBUS 505 Accounting & Finance for Sustainable Solutions
  • SUST 515 Leading Sustainable Change
  • MKTG 505 Marketing Research
  • SBUS 590 Sustainable MBA Capstone I: Planning Green Business Initiatives

Major Program Core: 15 credits

  • SBUS 550 The Low Carbon Economy
  • SBUS 560 Climate Strategy
  • SBUS 610 Operational Drawdown
  • SBUS 620 Climate Reporting
  • SBUS 630 Beyond Net Zero: Net Positive

Sustainable Master of Business Administration (SMBA) includes the foundational concepts of a Master of Business Administration (MBA), while also integrating principles of environmental and social responsibility to prepare future business leaders to drive long-term economic success that includes ecological resilience and societal well-being.

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