Become a force for change

There is so much good to be done

You already have the passion – we give you the business skills and hands-on experience to make a difference. Learn to connect purpose and profit to begin a meaningful career in the growing sector of sustainable business and help address some of the greatest challenges of our time in climate change, affordable energy, food insecurity and other pressing issues.

You’ll learn how to integrate economic, social and environmental initiatives into strategic projects and operations to achieve sustainable business goals and start using business for a better world.

CSU is the home of sustainable business

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, the entire CSU campus is a prolific hub for innovation and sustainable industries. As a STEM-designated program, you’ll learn the science behind sustainability and essential business skills from world-class, Colorado State University faculty who lead in their fields of research.

CSU in Fort Collins ranks as the No. 1 University in sustainable research, No. 2 in curriculum, No. 3 in campus engagement and more worldwide (STARS, 2022). The Impact MBA continues that reputation of excellence and ranks as the No. 4 “Better World MBA” nationwide and No. 20 worldwide by Corporate Knights.

Join a global network forging world-changing solutions

Impact MBA has a highly-engaged alumni network that spans more than 70 countries. Students preparing to do purpose-driven work have a chance to connect with our alumni and share their common desire to use business for good.

While in the program, you'll be part of a close-knit cohort composed of students from different life circumstances and professional backgrounds representing a wide range of disciplines and industries. Everyone brings a world of perspective and practical learning to each course. 

Real-world experience that matters

You’ll gain practical, hands-on job experience with an organization after the first year of coursework in the fellowship capstone where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to real challenges and support a business’s actual operations.

Previous fellowship organizations where students have made industry connections include Lightning eMotors, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Leprino Foods, Amy's Kitchen, World Wildlife Fund, A-Basin Ski Area, Queen City Collective Coffee, and Yellow Dog.

Add a certificate, save with a dual degree

Add graduate certificates in either Carbon Management to explore greenhouse gas policies or Entrepreneurship and Innovation to prepare to either start your own business or join an innovation team.

Extend your time on campus to complete both the Impact MBA and the Master of Finance as a dual degree. You’ll save time in completing the two programs in two years and learn finance, including the evolving and dynamic sector of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

Benefit from early application and our OAS partnership

After acceptance into the Impact MBA, you will be eligible for OAS scholarships in addition to other graduate assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships to offset the cost of tuition. There is no application fee for OAS applicants. 

The program starts annually in August. 

After you are accepted into the Impact MBA program, if you are a citizen or legal resident of one of the Organization of American States (OAS) countries outside of the U.S., you can apply to OAS to receive the Global Partnership Award and receive 1/3 off the non-resident base tuition per semester. 

Request information using the form above to get started.