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A growing chorus of leaders agree that sustainability is the next frontier in business. Are you ready to join a new class of managers who see socially responsible, ethical and environmentally sound business practices as good for the bottom line?

The information below will guide you, step by step, through the process of applying to Duquesne’s 12-month MBA Sustainability program. We are presently accepting applications for Fall 2008.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We accept applications for our full-time, 12-month MBA Sustainability program on a rolling basis. Applicants for Fall, 2008 should accelerate their application.

Scholarship and fellowship opportunities are limited. Early application is strongly encouraged.

REQUIREMENTS

A complete MBA Sustainability admissions file will contain the following:

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST

  • Online application: Complete and submit the form here.
  • GMAT Scores (required for all applicants) – Have your official score report sent from Pearson VUE directly to Duquesne University. (MBA-Sustainability Program -- Code 3R6-7B-32)
  • TOEFL Scores (required for non-native English speaking applicants) – Have an official score report sent from Educational Testing Service (ETS). (Duquesne University -- Institution Code 2196-02)
  • Official Transcripts – Official (paper) transcripts for all undergraduate coursework and degrees as well as any graduate coursework/degrees are required. Electronic transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable. Mail official transcripts to the address at the bottom of this page.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae – E-mail as a Word or PDF file attachment. Include your last name in the document title (e.g., "Smith.Resume.doc").
  • Two Letters of Recommendation – Sign the waiver section of the "DU Recommendation Form" and send it to two personal references who can comment on your qualifications for graduate study and leadership potential. Have them mail the completed form to the address below.
  • Personal Essays – Answer the three questions/prompts below. Limit your responses to 250 words for each question. E-mail your essays in a clearly labeled Word document (e.g., "Smith.Essays.doc").
    1. Why are you interested in pursuing an MBA emphasizing sustainability?
    2. How has your background prepared you for the challenges of graduate business study and next-generation leadership?
    3. Tell us about a time when you overcame a significant challenge. Describe the situation, the process for resolving it, any action you took and the outcome.

MAILING ADDRESS FOR TRANSCRIPTS AND PAPER MATERIALS

MBA Sustainability Admissions
John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business
704 Rockwell Hall
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Email address for electronic submission of resume, personal essays and letters of reference:
sustainableMBA@duq.edu

Questions:
sustainableMBA@duq.edu
Phone: 412.396.1968

SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS

No additional forms are required to be considered for scholarship and fellowship awards.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION

Admission decisions will reflect full consideration of each applicant’s record of academic success, work or internship experience, leadership potential, standardized test scores, and interest in sustainable business practices. All applicants will be evaluated based on the strength of the overall application. Applicants can support their application in the following ways:

  • schedule a campus visit
  • arrange personal or phone interviews with admissions committee
  • meet with current students and professors

IMPORTANT DATES

MBA Sustainability 2008

Pre-MBA on-line modules, if required

June - July 2008

Pre-MBA fundamentals, if required

August 7-15, 2008

Program Orientation

August 18-22, 2008

Start of Classes

August 25, 2008

Graduation

August 8, 2009

Association of Sustainability Practitioners

The Association of Sustainability Practitioners promotes learning that aims to transform behavior from unsustainable to sustainable practices.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Summer 2008
Japan Study Trip
Fall 2008
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