The Kogod School of Business at American University has been named the #3 Best Green MBA in the United States by Princeton Review. This latest accolade is a reflection of Kogod’s continued and unwavering commitment to shaping leaders who prioritize sustainability and impact.  

“Our ranking as one of the most sustainable MBAs in the country reflects the work we have done to embed sustainability throughout our curriculum and community,” said Kogod Dean David Marchick. “We are preparing business students to lead with purpose and make impact, and this latest recognition indicates that we are on the right path.”  

The Princeton Review Best Green MBA ranking is based on academic offerings, career preparation in environmental and social impact, and student satisfaction with sustainability initiatives. Kogod’s high placement reflects efforts such as the Page Prize-winning MS in Sustainability Management, deep faculty expertise in ESGand climate finance, and hands-on projects focused on real-world impact. 

Kogod MBA students learn business fundamentals much like any other MBA—but they gain the edge of having sustainability infused throughout the MBA curriculum and experience. All core courses in the Kogod MBA incorporate sustainability content, and sustainable business strategy is the focus of the capstone course that culminates the degree. No matter what field a Kogod MBA student wants to pursue after business school, data show the addition of these sustainability skills gives them a leg up in the job market. 

According to LinkedIn's 2024 Green Skills Report, global demand for green talent increased by 11.6 percent between 2023 and 2024, outpacing supply which grew by just 5.6 percent during the same period. And a recent research report by Kogod professor Julie Anderson shows that a clear majority of employers surveyed indicated that “having employees with sustainability skills is either ‘important’ (22 percent) or ‘very important’ (40 percent) to their organization's overall success and competitiveness over the next three to five years.” 

“We’re seeing the tangible results of our collective efforts and strategic investments in AI, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and exceptional scholar-teachers,” said Ayman Omar, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at Kogod. “From our dedicated career development staff to our innovative faculty, everyone has played a key role in fostering innovation and preparing our students to be work-ready.” 

The Princeton Review Green MBA ranking is the latest in a string of recent recognition for Kogod’s MBA program. Corporate Knights named the Kogod MBA #5 in the nation and #12 in the world in its Better World MBA rankings, and U.S. News & World Report named Kogod’s MBA the ninth most selective Full-Time MBA program in the country.  

Kogod’s leadership in sustainability extends beyond the MBA, too. Kogod’s flagship MS in Sustainability Management won the Page Prize for best sustainability curriculum in the country. Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability Dr. Nicole Darnall was named one of the Top 50 women in sustainability globally. And the student-run Kogod Sustainability Review publishes original research and commentary on sustainability globally.