{"id":8840,"date":"2020-05-31T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/global-mba\/mba-green-energy-and-sustainable-businesses\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:56:11","slug":"mba-sustainability-and-innovation","status":"publish","type":"global-mba","link":"https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/en\/global-mba\/mba-sustainability-and-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability and Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Global MBA in Sustainability and Innovation is designed for professionals who want to turn sustainability from a slogan into a strategic advantage, for their careers and for the organisations they will lead. Since 2011, Bologna Business School has been a pioneer in Europe with this track (formerly \u201cGreen Energy and Sustainable Businesses\u201d), educating hundreds of managers from more than 40 countries to guide the sustainability transition across industries and sectors.<\/p>\n<p>By combining the foundations of a classical MBA with advanced courses in Sustainability Measurement, Green Strategy, Green Finance, Green Innovation and Green Entrepreneurship, you will master how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>move from sustainability \u201ctalk\u201d to measurable action<\/li>\n<li>understand what is happening in this space at multiple levels (companies, finance, regulation, society)<\/li>\n<li>identify and assess the impact of sustainable business models using scientific evidence and real cases<\/li>\n<li>design solutions that are profitable for the business and value\u2011creating for society and the environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through exposure to best practices, cutting\u2011edge management approaches and company\u2011based projects, you learn how sustainability\u2011driven innovation unlocks new markets, new products and new competitive advantages. Firms increasingly seek managers who can bridge business and sustainability; the contents of this track are revised every year ensuring graduates possess exactly the capabilities companies seek at the moment they enter the job market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dual impact<\/strong>: Accelerate your career with a fully accredited, internationally recognised MBA while contributing to global priorities such as climate action, resource efficiency and social inclusion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical skills<\/strong>: Master core MBA disciplines (strategy, finance, operations, marketing, and people management) and integrate them with sustainability frameworks (ESG, circular economy, impact measurement, green finance, green innovation, and green entrepreneurship). Hands-on projects tackling real company challenges. A prime example of this is the Capstone Project course teams who in every edition work on real sustainability-driven go-to-market strategies for startups that unlocked so far multi-million euro revenues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career acceleration<\/strong>: Position yourself for roles in sustainable finance, clean tech, corporate sustainability and ESG, consulting, and impact\u2011oriented startups and scaleups through, also the Career Talks initiative connecting you with top industry experts such as HR Directors, functional leaders, and entrepreneurs, who share career journeys, practical advice, and networking opportunities with leading Italian and international companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the patronage of the Ministry of the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, the Sustainability and Innovation 12-month full-time program in Bologna delivers you rigorous learning, international diversity, and company engagement, followed by a 500-hour final project with firms, NGOs, investment funds, or your own venture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/LOGO-MATTM-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2020\/02\/LOGO-MATTM-2.png\" alt=\"LOGO MATTM 2\" width=\"153\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GET TO KNOW THE PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prospective candidates can discover the Global MBA and this track through a range of initiatives. To participate, contact: <a href=\"mailto:globalmba@bbs.unibo.it\"><strong>globalmba@bbs.unibo.it<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orientation Call<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A one\u2011to\u2011one online session in which a member of the MBA Team presents the program in detail and answers individual questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour of the Villa<br \/>\n<\/strong>An in\u2011person guided visit to Villa Guastavillani, the 15th\u2011century home of Bologna Business School, including a personal interview and discussion about your application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Open Day<br \/>\n<\/strong>An online presentation of the Global MBA and the Sustainability and Innovation track led by the Scientific Director, Marcello Russo, followed by a Q&amp;A session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MBA for a Day \u2013 1-hour Insight of a Class<br \/>\n<\/strong>The opportunity to attend, as an observer, a one\u2011hour session in one or more Global MBA lectures to experience the classroom environment first\u2011hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mock Test<br \/>\n<\/strong>A simulated admission test to help applicants prepare for the written component of the entrance exam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chat with alumni<\/strong><br \/>\nAdmitted candidates can book a mentoring session with an alumnus to see exactly how the program accelerates career success.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Executive Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sustainability and Innovation track benefits from a Program Advisory Committee composed of business leaders. The Committee ensures alignment with companies&#8217; evolving needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Luca Bauckneht &#8211; HR Director, FAAC Group<\/li>\n<li>Carlo Cecchetti &#8211; Head of Communications and Innovations, Res4Africa<\/li>\n<li>Andrew De Villiers \u2013 President, EUNOIC<\/li>\n<li>Allegra Fortunato \u2013 Head of Strategy, Tecno International<\/li>\n<li>Nicola Parrini &#8211; Vice President HR, Essity<\/li>\n<li>Samantha Pilato &#8211; Data and Learning Officer, Sustainable Energy for Alll<\/li>\n<li>Nicholas Reppas &#8211; Global Product Manager, Hitachi Energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nRanking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-126566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-244x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-833x1024.png 833w, https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-768x944.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-1249x1536.png 1249w, https:\/\/www.bbs.unibo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/y2025-WUR-GlobalMBA-badge-Ranked-1666x2048.png 1666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the international network focused on services, analysis and in-depth reports of post-experience and university education, geared toward international mobility and career development. 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