MBA - Environmental Management

This specialisation develops business leaders who can drive environmental performance alongside organisational growth. It equips learners to reduce carbon footprints, shape renewable energy strategies and minimise waste through integrated, commercially sound approaches. Blending core MBA foundations with environmental and sustainability modules, the program builds practical capability through applied projects such as life cycle assessments and sustainability audits, helping students translate ESG intent into measurable action across operations, supply chains and reporting.

• Builds capability in carbon footprint reduction, renewable energy strategy and waste minimisation through integrated business decision-making.
• Combines core MBA learning with specialist environmental modules, including applied work such as life cycle assessments and sustainability audits.
• Strong real-world exposure through industry visits, guest sessions with industry and policy experts, and live case studies.
• Global outlook through exchanges, research collaborations, seminars, conferences and internships with partner institutes.
• Technology and analytics readiness with tools such as Advanced Excel, Power BI, SPSS, Tableau, SAP, Python, ESG reporting, carbon accounting and LCA tools, plus analytics platforms such as R-studio.
• Supported by UPES School of Business facilities including smart classrooms, an Analytics Lab and comprehensive library resources.

As net-zero commitments, climate disclosures and tighter environmental regulation accelerate, organisations increasingly need professionals who can connect sustainability goals to finance, risk, operations and governance. The program addresses a growing skills gap by combining hands-on learning with tool-based proficiency, preparing graduates for mid- to senior-level roles across consulting, finance, CSR, ESG strategy, business development, analysis and research.

Typical roles include:

• Sustainability manager / ESG manager
• ESG consultant / sustainability consultant
• Environmental risk executive / climate risk specialist
• Carbon accounting expert / ESG reporting specialist
• Green logistics / sustainable supply chain analyst
• Sustainability director (progression role with experience)

Placement demand is strengthening across private sector employers and public institutions, driven by corporate net-zero roadmaps, compliance requirements and green infrastructure expansion. Opportunities commonly span large corporates and consultancies—such as Tata, Reliance, Accenture and Cairn Oil & Gas—as well as government and regulatory bodies including the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and the National Biodiversity Authority, among others.

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Semester 1

The minimum eligibility criteria for Environmental Management to be fulfilled by interested students is as follows: Minimum 50% marks in Class X, XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognized University in any stream

The process of selection criteria for students interested in pursuing Environmental Management offered by UPES is based on the individual's performance in UPESMET / National Level Exams/ CUET followed by Personal Interview.

Non-Examination Pathways: Students having a minimum eligible MAT /CMAT 2025 score of 70 percentile will be exempted from the UPES Management Entrance Test and will only be called for Group Discussion and Interview, if qualified. Valid 50 percentile and above score of CAT 2024/ XAT 2025 A score of minimum 400 or above for GMAT, a score of 120 and above in NMAT 2024 / 25 scores will also be accepted.