Graduate Degrees & Certificates in Sustainable Management
You see the signs. You wish you were doing more meaningful work to change the world. But you don’t know where to start.
We’re different.
And we can prove it.
Offering MBAs, MPAs, Dual Degrees, and Certificates in Sustainable Management, Presidio Graduate School is a community of doers and experimenters gaining the skills to bend the world toward sustainability. Together.
You’ll gain rock solid business know-how, leadership skills to thrive in any sector, and a systems thinking mindset to make connections that are invisible to everyone else.
We do all this in an energetic, collaborative culture that inspires new ways of thinking and amplifies your creativity and audacity.
You are a Presidian.
Are you ready?
“Presidio provided me with the mad set of skills that I needed to start a company from inception, take it all the way through funding, and connect me with the people I needed to make this happen.”
Todd English, MBA (Cohort 4)UC Berkeley, BA, BiologyCo-Founder, EOS Climate
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Experiential LearningMake a real world impact before you graduate.
Humans learn best by doing.
Our Experiential Learning (EL ) program puts you to work for real world companies, planning real world projects, making a real world impact.
The proof is in our record. Our students have provided 63,000 project hours to more than 270 companies since 2007. No one else comes close.
Our EL clients include Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, startups, NGOs, and government agencies. Here are a few recent examples:
For more information about our Experiential Learning program, go to: www.presidio.edu / EL
American Electric PowerCiscoCode for AmericaEast Bay Municipal Utility DistrictFarmland LLPGoogleGuyakiIDEO
Marin Municipal Water DistrictNew Leaf PaperPRO*ACTPumaREISambazonSunOptaTCHO Chocolate
of our client companies strongly agree that our students provided them significant business value
of them would recommend our Experiential Learning Program
Experiential Learning is one of the top 3 sources of jobs for Presidians
Lyrica McTiernan, MBA (Cohort 11)Oberlin College, BA, Environmental StudiesSustainability Program Manager, Facebook
“Presidio gave me an excellent opportunity to transition effectively from the non-profit sector to the for-profit sector. I didn’t have hard skills like finance, accounting and economics, things I felt I needed to be effective in the for-profit world.”
Innovation in Sustainability140 new sustainable products… and counting.
Like most management schools, we emphasize innovation and entrepreneurship, even for our MPAs.
But for us, it’s not just a trend. There’s a deeper purpose — creating a more just, prosperous, and sustainable world. From wireless EV charging stations, to commercial greywater systems, to social impact bonds, our students design, prototype, and evolve new sustainable products and services for both commercial and government use.
Innovation also requires inspiring others to follow your lead. Whether you plan to join an existing company or to start your own, we provide you with best-in-class interpersonal and implementation training to get things done.
To learn more about why we’re ranked the #1 MBA for social impact in Net Impact’s Business as UNusual survey, go to: www.presidio.edu /academics
You’ll be unstoppable.
Innovation + Purpose + Leadership.
You won’t just be employable.
“I did not expect the investment of time, energy, and money into my Presidio education to pay off so well. I already feel like my professional life has transformed permanently for the better.”
Maggie Cutts, MBA candidate (Cohort 17)University of Denver, MA, Korbel School of International Studies
WalMart Better Living Business Challenge Semi-Finalist
The Presidio Graduate School ExperienceDigital. Active. Connected. Human.
Sustainability in every course.We teach every course with a sustainability lens. Our integrated curriculum is based around three pillars: business / public administration fundamentals, leadership development, and sustainable systems thinking. You’ll become a ninja in all three.
You never walk alone.Driven by our sustainability principles, we work hard at creating a true learning community. Our faculty and student body believe that intractable problems only get solved through collaboration. This creates a vibrancy and engagement in the classroom that has to be seen to be believed.
A flexible format.Our hybrid in-person / online format allows you to attend full time (4 courses per semester) or part time (2 courses). You can even fly in each month for residency at our San Francisco classrooms. Many of our students keep their jobs while going to school.
An extraordinary location.Experience San Francisco, the world’s foundry for private and public sector innovation. It also happens to be one of the most beautiful and stimulating cities in the world.
Extra-curricular excellence.Student-driven activities outside the classroom rival the intensity inside the classroom. From service trips to Chile, to our Presidio Presents speakers series, to our 12 sustainability-related student clubs, our students and faculty are out there making things happen.
“I wanted a program where the professors had real-world experience and a school that taught something other than antiquated business theories. It takes a larger stakeholder group to make anything happen, and inevitably, it’s going to involve both the public and private sectors. This program gave me the language to communicate between the two.”
Evelyn Lee, MBA/MPA Dual Degree (Cohort 11/PA1)Southern California Institute of Architecture, M.Arch.
Senior Strategist, MKTHINK
Managerial Accounting
Sustainable Operations & Production
Managerial Finance
Capital Markets
Integrative Capstone Venture Plan
Micro- & Macroeconomics
Strategy
Market Failures & the Regulatory Environment
Sustainable Products & Services
Quantitative Methods for Business & Public Administration
Managerial Marketing
Effective Management, Communication & Action
Our Programs
MBA
Find the perfect path for you.
Presidio Graduate School offers three flagship graduate degree programs:
CertificatesWe offer three Certificates for advanced practitioners:
● Certificate in Sustainable Management (5 concentrations)● Certificate in Sports and Sustainability● Certificate in Sustainable Energy Management
For more information about our Certificates, go to:www.presidio.edu / certificates
Principles of Sustainable Management
Implementation of Sustainable Business Practices
Leadership for Sustainable Management
Elective
Sustainable Urban Development, Economics & Policy
MPA Integrative Capstone Plan
Public Sector Finance
Information Management, Technology & Policy
Research Methods & Policy Evaluation
Human Resources & Management Ethics
Introduction to Public Administration & Policy
Civic Leadership, Decision-Making & Systems Thinking
Courses common to both MBA & MPA
Electives
Electives include Sustainable Energy Management; Culture, Values and Ethics; and Business of Sports and Sustainability. MBA students can also take a course in the MPA program, and vice versa.
Intensives & Master Classes
We periodically offer 1-2 day Intensive Courses focused on a specific professional skill and Master Classes taught by thought leaders in the field. Past speakers include Van Jones, Woody Tasch, and Jed Emerson.
MPA
MBA in Sustainable Management
MPA in Sustainable Management
MBA / MPA Dual Degree in Sustainable Management
OF 2013 GRADUATES
EMPLOYEDwithin 5 MONTHS of graduation
of these positions were at theDIRECTOR LEVEL or higher
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CareersPresidians make an impact like no other.
But the best evidence is what our alumni go on to achieve.
Like most schools, we hold career fairs, help students seek internships, provide career development resources and access to a tremendous network.
Crystal Arvigo, mba
Director of Corporate Communications & Business Analytics, ATD Dynamics
Nick Aster, mba
Founder, Triple Pundit
David Bennett, mba
Green Team Operations & Innovations Lead, Real Estate & Workplace Services, Google
Chhaya Bhanti, mba
Founder, Black Dot Project
Xantha Bruso, mba
Principal, Long Term Energy Policy, PG&E
Robin Connell, mba
Manager, Sustainability Programs, Del Monte Foods
Gretchen Cummings, mba
Chief of Staff, Education Program, American Institutes for Research
Nate Dahl, mpa
City Planner, City of Berkeley
Erin Decker, mba
Sustainability Manager, Salesforce.com
Taja DiLeonardi, mba
Founder, EcoHome Improvement
Erik Distler, mpa
Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers Sustainable Business Solutions
Katie Excoffier, mba
Sustainability Manager, Genentech
Adam Feldman, mba
Director, GSSG Solar
Shivani Ganguly, mba
Founder, Friday Consulting
Julien Gervreau, mba
Sustainability Project Manager, Kendall Jackson Vineyard Estates
Nayelli Gonzalez, mba
Managing Supervisor, CSR & Sustainability Practice Group, Fleishman Hillard
Dustin Haggett, mba
Founder, Impact HUB Salt Lake
Matt Homyak, mba
Founder, Stag Dining Group
Amy Johnson, mpa
Membership and Advocacy Director, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives
Illana Lipsett, mba
Founder, Freespace
Sarah McKinney, mba
Staff Writer, Forbes
Nils Moe, mba
Managing Director, Urban Sustainability Directors Network
Josh Newman, mpa
Investment Analyst, Sonen Capital
Jacob Park, mba
Principal Sustainability Advisor, Forum for the Future
James Parle, mba
CEO, Muir Data Systems
Eric Raymond, mba
Vice President, Edelman Digital
James Rogers, mba
Sustainability Manager, The North Face
Amanda Rohlich, mpa
Waste Diversion Planner, Strategic Initiatives Division, City of Austin
Julie Sammons, mba
Principal, ZOA Labs
Matt Sonefeldt, mba
Head of Investor Education, LinkedIn
Lauren Tett, mba
Project Manager, Sungevity
Elizabeth Ü, mba
Founder, Finance for Food
Stacey Waldspurger, mba
Founder, Tomato Sherpa
Dale Wannen, mba
Principal, Sustainavest Management
Ed West, mba
Founder, Mission Motors
Here are some examples of what you can expect to do with a PGS degree:
Full Time $31,200 per year
Part Time $15,600 per year
Books & Fees $2,200 average per semester for full-time students
AdmissionsJoin our unsurpassed network of changemakers.
Application Requirements● Application (available online)● Resume● Admissions essay ● Letters of reference ● One official, sealed transcript of the highest degree achieved● Interview● Quantitative Assessment
Financial Aid and ScholarshipsFinancial aid and scholarships are available. There are at least 13 PGS-specific scholarships available to students, as well as work-study opportunities.
Application Deadline PGS considers candidates on a rolling basis in the order applications are completed.
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415.655.8912
Tuition & Fees subject to annual adjustment
“I wanted to start my own businesses; I just never felt I had the proper base training to work from. I don’t feel like that anymore. Not only do I have sustainability business skills now, I’m so connected to the world’s best in this field. If you’re looking for a bold new sustainability program, attend some of the open classes in SF and see it for yourself.”
Jared Brick, MBA (Cohort 13)University of Colorado, Boulder, BA, Studio Arts
Founder, Trax Actions
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