Institute for Sustainable Practice
Graduate Studies in Sustainable Practice
The Institute offers four graduate programs: a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Sustainability (15 credit hours), a Master of Science in Sustainability (30 credit hours), a Sustainable Practice concentration for MBA students in the graduate business program at Lipscomb (9 credit hours of concentration courses) and a Dual MBA/Master of Science in Sustainability (24 credit hours in both programs for a total of 48 credit hours).
To view all ISP degree plans, requirements and programs, view the Graduate Studies in Sustainable Practice catalog. View indvidual graduate program degree plans and advising information here.
Each program begins with core foundation courses that emphasize a comprehensive view of sustainability for people, the planet and prosperity. Lipscomb's sustainability programs equip students for a variety of careers in corporate, small businesses, public policy administration, facility management, construction, green development and renovation, sustainability consulting, entreprenuership and more. Our graduate students have backgrounds and passions involving many different industries and fields. You can read more about our current students and alumni here. Prospective students are encouraged to view our Frequently Asked Questions page and follow our Admissions Checklist to enter one of the graduate programs. The Institute also hosts Graduate Information Sessions once a month.
Please note: These are original program flyers (below) intended to give a general idea of our graduate programs. Please view the catalog above for updated degree plans and requirements.
MBA with a concentration in Sustainability
Dual Degree MBA/ Master of Science in Sustainability
More information regarding the MBA program is available here.
Dual Degree MBA/ Master of Science in Sustainability
More information regarding the MBA program is available here.
The Institute's academic and professional faculty come from local, national and international corporations, small businesses, academics, engineering and architectural firms and government.
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