Business, Energy, Environment and Sustainability, MBA
The MBA Major in Business, Energy, Environment and Sustainability (“BEES”) is designed to provide in-depth foundations for those interested in the complex relationships between business and the natural environment, management of environmental risks, and the business and economics of energy. As global energy markets grow and change rapidly and environmental challenges rise, there is a strong need for a new generation of expert business leaders who understand the rapidly evolving trends in business models, technology, regulation, and financing. Students choosing the BEES MBA Major are therefore ideally suited for the ever-expanding set of careers in energy companies, clean-tech investing, energy banking, consulting, the non-profit world, and the government. Students will gain insight into these challenges through an inter-disciplinary approach. Relevant courses are offered by departments including Business Economics and Public Policy, Finance, Legal Studies and Business Ethics, Management, Marketing, and Operations Information and Decisions. Additional courses on business, energy, and the environment can be credited toward the Wharton BEES MBA Major from the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of Design, among other programs, as specified below.
For more information: https://riskcenter.wharton.upenn.edu/mba-bees-major/
Curriculum
A minimum of 19 course units is required for graduation.
Major electives taken on a pass/fail basis cannot be counted toward the Business, Energy, Environment and Sustainability major.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Business, Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Major Requirements | ||
| Select 4 course units: * | 4 | |
At least 3 course units of the following Wharton courses: * | ||
| Energy Markets & Policy | ||
| ESG and Impact Investing | ||
| Environmental Sustainability and Value Creation | ||
| Environmental Management: Law and Policy | ||
| Corporate Diplomacy | ||
| Marketing for Social Impact | ||
| Thinking with Models: Business Analytics for Energy and Sustainability | ||
| Risk Analysis and Environmental Management | ||
Up to 1 course unit of a non-Wharton course (with prior approval of Program Director) * | ||
Pre-approved non-Wharton courses include: * | ||
| Carbon Capture | ||
| Energy and its Impacts: Technology, Environment, Economics, Sustainability. | ||
| Renewable Energy and Its Impacts: Technology, Environment, Economics, Sustainability. | ||
| Climate Policy and Technology | ||
| Electricity and Systems Markets | ||
| The Future of water | ||
| Life Cycle Assessment | ||
| Energy Law & Climate Change | ||
| Energy Engineering in Power Plants and Transportation Systems | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 5.5 course units of electives | 5.5 | |
| MBA Core Requirements | 9.5 | |
| Total Course Units | 19 | |
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The BEES MBA Major requires four course units. At least three course units must be from the list of Wharton courses. Up to one course unit may be from the list of pre-approved non-Wharton courses. If a student believes that a course is missing from this list, they may petition the Director of the BEES Major to add the course to the list prior to the start of the semester in which the course will be taken, or at the latest, within the first two weeks of the semester. Requests after a course has been completed will not be granted. The request should include a copy of the syllabus for the course and a brief statement as to why the course should be added. Courses that are likely to be approved are non-Wharton courses in which the primary focus is on topics relating to energy, environment, and sustainability, such as those listed here: https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/energy-courses.
MBA Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
| Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | ||
| Fundamentals of Financial and Managerial Accounting | ||
| Finance 1 | ||
| Corporate Finance | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
| Corporate Finance | ||
| Corporate Finance (Half CU) | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
| Macroeconomics and the Global Economic Environment | ||
| Macroeconomics and The Global Economic Environment (Half CU) | ||
| Legal Studies | ||
| LGST 6110 | Responsibility in Global Management | 0.5 |
| or LGST 6120 | Responsibility in Business | |
| or LGST 6130 | Business, Social Responsibility, and the Environment | |
| Microeconomics | ||
| MGEC 6110 | Microeconomics for Managers: Foundations | 0.5 |
| MGEC 6120 | Microeconomics for Managers: Advanced Applications | 0.5 |
| Management | ||
| MGMT 6100 | Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership | 0.5 |
| MGMT 6110 | Managing Established Enterprises | 1 |
| or MGMT 6120 | Management of Emerging Enterprises | |
| Marketing | ||
| MKTG 6110 | Marketing Management | 0.5 |
| MKTG 6120 | Dynamic Marketing Strategy | 0.5 |
| or MKTG 6130 | Strategic Marketing Simulation | |
| OIDD | ||
| Select one unit of the following: | 0.5-1 | |
| Quality and Productivity | ||
| Business Analytics | ||
| Online Business Models and the Information-Based Firm | ||
| Innovation | ||
| Operations Strategy | ||
| Enabling Technologies | ||
| Managerial Decision Making | ||
| Statistics | ||
| STAT 6130 | Regression Analysis for Business 2 | 1 |
| or STAT 6210 | Accelerated Regression Analysis for Business | |
| Management Communication | ||
| WHCP 6110 | Management Communication | 0.25 |
| Select one of the following: | 0.25 | |
| Advanced Persuasive Speaking | ||
| Communication Challenges for Entrepreneurs: | ||
| Persuasive Writing for Business Leaders | ||
| Total Course Units | 9.5 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.