Graduate Degrees & Certificates in Sustainable Management

You see the signs. You wish you were doing more meaningful work to change the world. But you don’t know where to start.

We’re different.

And we can prove it.

Offering MBAs, MPAs, Dual Degrees, and Certificates in Sustainable Management, Presidio Graduate School is a community of doers and experimenters gaining the skills to bend the world toward sustainability. Together.

You’ll gain rock solid business know-how, leadership skills to thrive in any sector, and a systems thinking mindset to make connections that are invisible to everyone else.

We do all this in an energetic, collaborative culture that inspires new ways of thinking and amplifies your creativity and audacity.

You are a Presidian.

Are you ready?

“Presidio provided me with the mad set of skills that I needed to start a company from inception, take it all the way through funding, and connect me with the people I needed to make this happen.”

Todd English, MBA (Cohort 4)UC Berkeley, BA, BiologyCo-Founder, EOS Climate

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Experiential LearningMake a real world impact before you graduate.

Humans learn best by doing.

Our Experiential Learning (EL ) program puts you to work for real world companies, planning real world projects, making a real world impact.

The proof is in our record. Our students have provided 63,000 project hours to more than 270 companies since 2007. No one else comes close.

Our EL clients include Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, startups, NGOs, and government agencies. Here are a few recent examples:

For more information about our Experiential Learning program, go to: www.presidio.edu / EL

American Electric PowerCiscoCode for AmericaEast Bay Municipal Utility DistrictFarmland LLPGoogleGuyakiIDEO

Marin Municipal Water DistrictNew Leaf PaperPRO*ACTPumaREISambazonSunOptaTCHO Chocolate

of our client companies strongly agree that our students provided them significant business value

of them would recommend our Experiential Learning Program

Experiential Learning is one of the top 3 sources of jobs for Presidians

Lyrica McTiernan, MBA (Cohort 11)Oberlin College, BA, Environmental StudiesSustainability Program Manager, Facebook

“Presidio gave me an excellent opportunity to transition effectively from the non-profit sector to the for-profit sector. I didn’t have hard skills like finance, accounting and economics, things I felt I needed to be effective in the for-profit world.”

Innovation in Sustainability140 new sustainable products… and counting.

Like most management schools, we emphasize innovation and entrepreneurship, even for our MPAs.

But for us, it’s not just a trend. There’s a deeper purpose — creating a more just, prosperous, and sustainable world. From wireless EV charging stations, to commercial greywater systems, to social impact bonds, our students design, prototype, and evolve new sustainable products and services for both commercial and government use.

Innovation also requires inspiring others to follow your lead. Whether you plan to join an existing company or to start your own, we provide you with best-in-class interpersonal and implementation training to get things done.

To learn more about why we’re ranked the #1 MBA for social impact in Net Impact’s Business as UNusual survey, go to: www.presidio.edu /academics

You’ll be unstoppable.

Innovation + Purpose + Leadership.

You won’t just be employable.

“I did not expect the investment of time, energy, and money into my Presidio education to pay off so well. I already feel like my professional life has transformed permanently for the better.”

Maggie Cutts, MBA candidate (Cohort 17)University of Denver, MA, Korbel School of International Studies

WalMart Better Living Business Challenge Semi-Finalist

The Presidio Graduate School ExperienceDigital. Active. Connected. Human.

Sustainability in every course.We teach every course with a sustainability lens. Our integrated curriculum is based around three pillars: business / public administration fundamentals, leadership development, and sustainable systems thinking. You’ll become a ninja in all three.

You never walk alone.Driven by our sustainability principles, we work hard at creating a true learning community. Our faculty and student body believe that intractable problems only get solved through collaboration. This creates a vibrancy and engagement in the classroom that has to be seen to be believed.

A flexible format.Our hybrid in-person / online format allows you to attend full time (4 courses per semester) or part time (2 courses). You can even fly in each month for residency at our San Francisco classrooms. Many of our students keep their jobs while going to school.

An extraordinary location.Experience San Francisco, the world’s foundry for private and public sector innovation. It also happens to be one of the most beautiful and stimulating cities in the world.

Extra-curricular excellence.Student-driven activities outside the classroom rival the intensity inside the classroom. From service trips to Chile, to our Presidio Presents speakers series, to our 12 sustainability-related student clubs, our students and faculty are out there making things happen.

“I wanted a program where the professors had real-world experience and a school that taught something other than antiquated business theories. It takes a larger stakeholder group to make anything happen, and inevitably, it’s going to involve both the public and private sectors. This program gave me the language to communicate between the two.”

Evelyn Lee, MBA/MPA Dual Degree (Cohort 11/PA1)Southern California Institute of Architecture, M.Arch.

Senior Strategist, MKTHINK

Managerial Accounting

Sustainable Operations & Production

Managerial Finance

Capital Markets

Integrative Capstone Venture Plan

Micro- & Macroeconomics

Strategy

Market Failures & the Regulatory Environment

Sustainable Products & Services

Quantitative Methods for Business & Public Administration

Managerial Marketing

Effective Management, Communication & Action

Our Programs

MBA

Find the perfect path for you.

Presidio Graduate School offers three flagship graduate degree programs:

CertificatesWe offer three Certificates for advanced practitioners:

● Certificate in Sustainable Management (5 concentrations)● Certificate in Sports and Sustainability● Certificate in Sustainable Energy Management

For more information about our Certificates, go to:www.presidio.edu / certificates

Principles of Sustainable Management

Implementation of Sustainable Business Practices

Leadership for Sustainable Management

Elective

Sustainable Urban Development, Economics & Policy

MPA Integrative Capstone Plan

Public Sector Finance

Information Management, Technology & Policy

Research Methods & Policy Evaluation

Human Resources & Management Ethics

Introduction to Public Administration & Policy

Civic Leadership, Decision-Making & Systems Thinking

Courses common to both MBA & MPA

Electives

Electives include Sustainable Energy Management; Culture, Values and Ethics; and Business of Sports and Sustainability. MBA students can also take a course in the MPA program, and vice versa.

Intensives & Master Classes

We periodically offer 1-2 day Intensive Courses focused on a specific professional skill and Master Classes taught by thought leaders in the field. Past speakers include Van Jones, Woody Tasch, and Jed Emerson.

MPA

MBA in Sustainable Management

MPA in Sustainable Management

MBA / MPA Dual Degree in Sustainable Management

OF 2013 GRADUATES

EMPLOYEDwithin 5 MONTHS of graduation

of these positions were at theDIRECTOR LEVEL or higher

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CareersPresidians make an impact like no other.

But the best evidence is what our alumni go on to achieve.

Like most schools, we hold career fairs, help students seek internships, provide career development resources and access to a tremendous network.

Crystal Arvigo, mba

Director of Corporate Communications & Business Analytics, ATD Dynamics

Nick Aster, mba

Founder, Triple Pundit

David Bennett, mba

Green Team Operations & Innovations Lead, Real Estate & Workplace Services, Google

Chhaya Bhanti, mba

Founder, Black Dot Project

Xantha Bruso, mba

Principal, Long Term Energy Policy, PG&E

Robin Connell, mba

Manager, Sustainability Programs, Del Monte Foods

Gretchen Cummings, mba

Chief of Staff, Education Program, American Institutes for Research

Nate Dahl, mpa

City Planner, City of Berkeley

Erin Decker, mba

Sustainability Manager, Salesforce.com

Taja DiLeonardi, mba

Founder, EcoHome Improvement

Erik Distler, mpa

Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers Sustainable Business Solutions

Katie Excoffier, mba

Sustainability Manager, Genentech

Adam Feldman, mba

Director, GSSG Solar

Shivani Ganguly, mba

Founder, Friday Consulting

Julien Gervreau, mba

Sustainability Project Manager, Kendall Jackson Vineyard Estates

Nayelli Gonzalez, mba

Managing Supervisor, CSR & Sustainability Practice Group, Fleishman Hillard

Dustin Haggett, mba

Founder, Impact HUB Salt Lake

Matt Homyak, mba

Founder, Stag Dining Group

Amy Johnson, mpa

Membership and Advocacy Director, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives

Illana Lipsett, mba

Founder, Freespace

Sarah McKinney, mba

Staff Writer, Forbes

Nils Moe, mba

Managing Director, Urban Sustainability Directors Network

Josh Newman, mpa

Investment Analyst, Sonen Capital

Jacob Park, mba

Principal Sustainability Advisor, Forum for the Future

James Parle, mba

CEO, Muir Data Systems

Eric Raymond, mba

Vice President, Edelman Digital

James Rogers, mba

Sustainability Manager, The North Face

Amanda Rohlich, mpa

Waste Diversion Planner, Strategic Initiatives Division, City of Austin

Julie Sammons, mba

Principal, ZOA Labs

Matt Sonefeldt, mba

Head of Investor Education, LinkedIn

Lauren Tett, mba

Project Manager, Sungevity

Elizabeth Ü, mba

Founder, Finance for Food

Stacey Waldspurger, mba

Founder, Tomato Sherpa

Dale Wannen, mba

Principal, Sustainavest Management

Ed West, mba

Founder, Mission Motors

Here are some examples of what you can expect to do with a PGS degree:

Full Time $31,200 per year

Part Time $15,600 per year

Books & Fees $2,200 average per semester for full-time students

AdmissionsJoin our unsurpassed network of changemakers.

Application Requirements● Application (available online)● Resume● Admissions essay ● Letters of reference ● One official, sealed transcript of the highest degree achieved● Interview● Quantitative Assessment

Financial Aid and ScholarshipsFinancial aid and scholarships are available. There are at least 13 PGS-specific scholarships available to students, as well as work-study opportunities.

Application Deadline PGS considers candidates on a rolling basis in the order applications are completed.

Call our Admissions Department at

or email us at admissions@presidio.edu

415.655.8912

Tuition & Fees subject to annual adjustment

“I wanted to start my own businesses; I just never felt I had the proper base training to work from. I don’t feel like that anymore. Not only do I have sustainability business skills now, I’m so connected to the world’s best in this field. If you’re looking for a bold new sustainability program, attend some of the open classes in SF and see it for yourself.”

Jared Brick, MBA (Cohort 13)University of Colorado, Boulder, BA, Studio Arts

Founder, Trax Actions

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Presidio Graduate School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.