Bonus Episode: Georgetown University’s Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) Program
This new bonus episode introduces our Definers to the Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management Program, or MS-ESM program at Georgetown University. The MS-ESM program is a full-time, 11-month interdisciplinary program held on-campus in Washington, D.C. Over the 11 month time span, students complete courses that blend science with business principles that are critical to meeting the world's sustainability goals.
In this episode we chat with a professor and a student in the program:
Vishal Agrawal, the Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business and a Professor of Operations Management at the McDonough School of Business and
David Yellen, a current Georgetown MS-ESM Student and Strategic Advisor at the Clean Air Task Force.
This bonus episode is perfect for Definers looking to enhance their knowledge about sustainability while continuing their education. If you are interested in being a part of the Fall 2023 cohort, applications are currently being accepted through May 15th. Visit esm.georgetown.edu for more information.
This episode is sponsored by the McDonough School of Business, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Earth Commons at Georgetown University.
Episode Intro Notes
OUTLINE
Overview of the Georgetown MS-ESM Program
Discussion with
Vishal Agrawal, Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business and Professor of Operations Management at the McDonough School of Business and
David Yellen, Current Georgetown MS-ESM Student and Strategic Advisor, Clean Air Task Force
Overview of the Georgetown MS-ESM Program
The Georgetown Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management Program, or MS-ESM, is a jointly offered degree that blends science with business principles.
The Georgetown University Earth Commons Institute along with the McDonough School of Business and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences created this degree with the understanding that science and business principles are both critical to achieving sustainability goals across the globe.
The MS-ESM program is a full-time, 11-month interdisciplinary program held on-campus in Washington, D.C.
Over the 11 month time span, students in the MS-ESM program complete 16 courses (30 credits), covering a range of science and business topics like Finance for Sustainability, ESG investing, Business and Sustainability Management, Environmental Visualization and Storytelling, and many more.
These Courses are delivered in-person in a module format, with skill-building courses spanning six weeks and science-oriented courses running for a full semester. The program concludes with a Capstone Course where students draw from the entire program as they consult for a partner organization.
The inaugural class of the MS-ESM program joined Georgetown in the Fall of 2022. The cohort of 45 students, all with the desire to make an impact in the sustainability field, represent over 20 countries and come from a broad range of educational backgrounds and expertise.
For those interested in exploring being part of the Fall 2023 cohort, applications are currently being accepted through May 15. There’s a recording of an info session on their website, esm.georgetown.edu. The website also has info on upcoming application events including another live virtual info session on April 28 at 11AM eastern.
About Our Guests
Vishal Agarwal
Vishal Agrawal is the Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business and a Professor of Operations Management at the McDonough School of Business. His main research focus is sustainable operations, concentrating on managerial challenges at the interface of business and the environment. His research interests and expertise extend across a variety of topics related to the role of business in addressing sustainability challenges such as the circular economy, business model innovation, renewable energy, product development, supply chain sustainability and consumer behavior.
David Yellen
David Yellen is a current Georgetown MS-ESM Student and also a Georgetown Undergraduate Alum. In addition, David is a Strategic Advisor at the Clean Air Task Force. Through this work, he conducts research and develops projects to advance Clean Air Task Force strategies.