Sustainability Master of Business Administration
Program Overview
As a Sustainability Master of Business Administration (SMBA) student you will experience Evergreen's model of interdisciplinary learning — combining sustainable practices with traditional business teachings.
In this program you will partner with faculty, peers, and industry leaders to engage in case studies, gameplay, and project-based learning. By studying topics like innovative business models, data analysis for sustainability, tribal business, and circular design you will deepen your skills and become the architect of a better future.
Complete this fully-online Masters degree studying full-time for two years or part-time for three years.
Applications Open August 2026
Expectations of an SMBA Graduate
At the end of our program, graduates should…
- Adopt a mindset that values long-term impacts across social, environmental, and economic dimensions
- Apply a holistic approach to sustainable and regenerative business development
- Conduct evidence-informed analysis and utilize management strategies that support sustainability throughout an enterprise's system
- Approach financial decision-making through a lens that sees a holistic picture of an enterprise’s success regarding social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity
- Demonstrate transformative leadership through effective communication, robust stakeholder engagement, collaborative teamwork, responsive project management, self-directed and continuous learning, preventative self-care, and more
Career Paths
What can you do with your degree? Evergreen's SMBA will prepare you for sustainability-focused careers in:
- Assessment and Reporting
- Impact-Driven Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Impact Investing
- Social Enterprise Development
- Business Consulting and Management
- Socially Responsible Business and Product Development
- and More...