Concentration in Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise continues to be a growing area of interest for MBA students. Our concentration in social enterprise offers you insight into the industry through unique courses and events and prepares you for career opportunities related to this concentration, everything from the CSR departments of major corporations and non-profit organizations to environmental management and sustainability groups in a wide range of companies. Other opportunities include public policy and economics departments, ethics management, corporate compliance offices, social enterprise project management, and community relations management. Add to your social enterprise experience by taking relevant elective classes in the LBJ School, participating in a PLUS project relating to CSR initiatives or attending the annual Sustainability Summit.
Resources and Experiential Opportunities:
- Net Impact: Students organizations promoting innovative, socially responsible practices that succeed in the global marketplace.
- Sustainable Business Summit: This annual event introduces you to leaders from some of the world's most respected businesses and exhibits the sustainable strategies they've used to grow revenues and cut costs. Event includes interactive panel discussions, networking opportunities and sustainable innovations product fair.
Curriculum
Choose four of the following courses
ACC 380K, Issues in Accounting/Control of
Non-Profit Organizations
ADV 391K, Marketing and Society
IB 395, Business in Emerging Markets
LEB 380, Energy Law
LEB 380, Accountants' Liability
LEB 380, Business, Government & Public Policy
MAN 385, Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility
MAN 383, Advocacy
MAN 385, Management Sustainability Practicum
MAN 385, Perspectives on Public Policy
MAN 385, Managing Crises
MAN 385/MKT 382, Corporate Governance
MAN 385, Topics in Sustainable Development
MAN 385, Nonprofit Strategy & Entrepreneurship
MIS 382N, Managing Complexity
MKT 382, Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
PA 388K, LBJ School Topics in Public Policy (any topic)
PA 388L, LBJ School Topics in Public Management (any topic)
Faculty contact: Julie Irwin
