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August 28, 2025
| Climate Change,
Economics, Policy & Governance,
Sustainability
Overview
The is a 10-month joint-degree designed by Duke鈥檚 Fuqua School of Business and the Nicholas School of the Environment. This pioneering interdisciplinary program equips students with core business skills informed by climate science.
Unlike sustainability-focused degrees or general business management programs, the Duke MBCS program develops graduates鈥 expertise in business strategy, climate science, and applied analytics. It is designed for early-career students with 0鈥2 years of professional experience who are eager to lead at the intersection of business and environmental impact. Graduates are prepared to immediately contribute to climate innovation across a wide spectrum of industries and functions.
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How to Apply
To apply for the MBCS, please visit the MBCS program website.
How Does Duke's Degree Compare?
The MBCS is designed for early-career individuals interested in working at the nexus of climate science, business and sustainability.
As a professional master鈥檚 degree, the Nicholas School's Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program provides an interdisciplinary lens on tackling environmental issues in partnership with colleagues and communities. While many Master of Science (MS) degree programs are more research-focused, the MEM is an applied degree. Though the majority of our MEM graduates enter the workforce upon graduation, a handful of our graduates do pursue further study in doctoral programs.