Students and faculty at the Kogod School of Business know that experience in the field is one of the best ways to learn business practices. One way this is demonstrated is through Kogod’s immersion programs, which allow students to travel to, learn, and work directly with international businesses. Recently, a group of MS in sustainability management (MSSM) students, led by department head Professor David Bartlett, spent time in Stockholm, Sweden. Students collaborated with four organizations focused on environmentally friendly endeavors. According to Bartlett, there’s no better place to learn about these initiatives than Stockholm!
“This is a region that’s noted for its leadership in global sustainability, so students have the opportunity to observe the best practices,” Bartlett explained. “If we observe Stockholm’s approach to municipal waste management, for example, we’re provided with lessons that can potentially be applied in the US as well.” Besides building the international standard for sustainability, Stockholm is also a hub for entrepreneurial innovation in Europe, setting the stage for Kogod students to learn in a top-notch environment. As program participant Jamian Rush explained, going abroad allowed the group to understand how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives look worldwide.