Continuing on our last two post (which can be read here and here), the MBA program that offers premier opportunities for students interested in sustainable energy - particularly for opportunities impacting the local community - is UCLA Anderson.

As in the previous posts, the article includes links for further research on the topics addressed.

By winter of your first semester at UCLA Anderson, the flexible curriculum enables an optional specialization. Through Social Impact, students learn how to impact every area of business and society, including Energy and Sustainability.  Furthermore, UCLA Anderson’s Leadership and Sustainability certificate enables further specialization. Students interested in the certificate must enroll in four courses (16 quarter units) and complete a leadership project.

UCLA Anderson MBA students have a plethora of opportunities to work on numerous social impact projects in their local community, including a project aimed to “reduce potable water use by 36% and reach carbon neutrality by 2025.” MBA students also have opportunities to sit on sustainability committees to learn about and lead change. In an effort to make L.A. sustainable in energy and water by 2050 through UCLA Grand Challenge, MBA students may work with researchers, community members, and leading experts to find solutions to the most pressing problems.        

MBA students also have the options to gain real-world exposure to Sustainable Energy opportunities through a variety of programs, including the Applied Management Research Program, Global Access Program, and Strategic Management Research. Real-world learning at UCLA Anderson continues through conferences, like the Energy Innovation Conference, and case competitions, like Challenge in Energy Case Competition.    

The Energy Management Group (EMG), a student-led club, promotes career development in all parts of the sector through educational and networking opportunities, providing a formal channel for recruiting. In addition to their partnership in hosting events, the EMG also coordinates Days on the Job and Energy 101s so students may learn about the various impact opportunities in the sector.  

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