Course details
Businesses across the globe are realizing the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices. Much of the pressure is coming in through various stakeholders, such as the customers, shareholders, and the government. This has created a need for managers in different sectors- public, private and not for profit, to maintain a balance between three pillars of sustainability i.e. people, planet and profits. The MBA in Business Sustainability at the TERI University equips students with acumen to lead in a resource-sensitive world amid increasing competition and concern for sustainable development. Different courses, such as Principles and Concepts of Sustainability, Climate Change and Development, Sustainability Reporting and CSR, Sustainable Business Strategy, Business and Society and Environmental Economics, taught in the programme help the students recognize the need, challenges, and ways to approach long-term viability of businesses through management and optimization of resources without compromising on profitability and competitiveness.
Why Study MBA Business Sustanability?
India, being one of the world's fastest growing economies, requires optimal utilization of its natural and human resources to generate equitable growth. The future lies with those companies who integrate sustainability into their business practices. Sustainable practices provide companies with better access to markets, finance, and resources and additionally brings with it tax savings and tax benefits. Having management professionals trained in sustainability within the organization not only optimizes business operations, but also generates positive returns to the company.
Programme Outline
First Year
- First Semester - 11 Courses
- Second Semester - 10 courses plus one independent study of 2 credits
- Second Semester - Minor Project
Second Year
- Third Semester - Core (6 Courses)
- Third Semester - Elective (At least 3 Courses)
- Fourth Semester - Major Project
* Does not include mid and end-semester breaks and evaluation schedules (based on major and minor tests and assignments)
Eligilibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalant CGPA with English at 10+2 level.
Selection Process
The candidates will be shortlisted based on CAT/GMAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT scores (Candidates with more than 2 years of work experience may be exempted from this requirement). Selection from shorlisted candidates will be on the basis of group discussions and interviews conducted by the University at New Delhi.
Attendence Requirements
- A student must attend every lecture, tutorial, and practical class. However to account for late registration, sickness, or other such contingencies, the attendance requirement will be a minimum of 75% of the classes actually held.
- A student with less than 75% attendance in a course during the semester, in lectures, tutorials, and practicals taken together (as applicable) will be debarred from taking the final test/examination in the course and will be awarded an "F" grade.
- In order to maintain the attendance record of a particular course, a roll call will be taken in every scheduled lecture, tutorial, and practical class.
- For the purpose of attendance, every scheduled practical class will count as one unit irrespective of the number of contact hours.
- The Course Coordinator will consolidate the attendance record for the course (lectures/tutorials and practicals together, as applicable) from the beginning of the semester up to Minor Test I, from Minor Test I to Minor Test II, and from Minor II to the Major Test. He/she will indicate with an asterisk, the names of students with less than 75% attendance and send a list to the Registrar through the Head of the Department/ Centre. This information will be sent in writing by the Registrar to the students.
Summer Internship
Students will be required to register for a summer internship for a period of 8 weeks in an external organization. Most importantly, the Major Research Project in Semester 4 would be a core requirement. Detailed project guidelines would be available to the students for meeting course requirements for the summer internship and major research projects.
These projects, carried out with the student housed in the host organization, will provide the students with a forum to focus on sustainable development challenges in industry and civil society, and participate in the analysis and the problem solving process. Each internship period will culminate in a cross-disciplinary seminar where the students will be evaluated on their problem solving ability along with learning from the exercise regarding cross-disciplinary linkages, the importance of context in defining sustainable development challenges, and key management issues.
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About Teri University
TERI University's roots can be traced back to 1998, when 'TERI School of Advanced Studies' was established. The School was subsequently renamed as the TERI University in October 2006. TERI University was conceived to cater to the need of disseminating the vast reservoir of knowledge created by TERI, a not for profit, independent research institute recognized globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development.
The genesis of TERI University is rooted in the comprehensive research, consultancy and outreach activities of TERI. The relationship with TERI has propelled and influenced the evolution of the University's academic units. This relationship is enshrined in a memorandum of understanding between the University and TERI, wherein the two have agreed on collaborative research and programmes, joint studies and mutual support for seminars, symposia and conferences.
This vision was further strengthened in 1999, when the University was granted "Deemed to be University" status by the University Grants Commission and notified vide Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Education, Government of India, notification no. F 9/19/95-U-3 dated October 5, 1999.
Since its inception, the University offers not just world-class education, but also an environment that enables its students to develop fresh perspectives on their subjects of study. This includes regular interactions with researchers, scientists and academicians. The University's first convocation was held on 16 October 2006, where 8 doctoral and 36 master's degrees were awarded. Mr Nandan Nilekani, CEO and MD, Infosys Technologies, delivered the convocation address, stressing on sustainable development and incorporation of related concepts in higher education.
Before moving into the Vasant Kunj campus, the University was housed in Darbari Seth Block of India Habitat Centre from 1998 to 2008. In 2008, TERI University started functioning from the new 'green campus', located in Vasant Kunj- a prestigious institutional area in New Delhi. However, it continues to share the rich and diverse resources of TERI in terms of knowledge and expertise. The new campus has been planned to provide a setting that enhances learning, while simultaneously showcasing the concept of modern green buildings.
Giving an importance to international perspectives in its programmes, TERI University has entered into memorandums of understanding with several international universities aimed at facilitating mutually beneficial exchange of students, faculty, knowledge, resources and ideas.
In 2007, the University launched an academic exchange programme with Yale University (School of Forestry and Environmental Studies) with support from the V K Rasmussen Foundation. Subsequently, in 2008, the University launched another academic exchange programme with Freie University of Berlin, Germany, with support from DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service).
In 2009, four scholarship programmes were set up for students in various programmes at the TERI University, funded by Sindicatum Climate Change Foundation, HSBC, Deutsche Bank and IOCL (IndianOil Corporation Ltd.), benefiting 16 students till now.
From launching the first doctoral programme in 2001 with 13 students and master's programmes in 2003 with 19 students, to 93 doctoral students and 518 master's students on the rolls in the 2010 academic year, the University has come to stand for excellence and quality within a remarkably short span of time. Over this period of time, the University has grown to offer a wide range of academic programmes related to sustainable development.
