University of Pennsylvania

Overview

The MBA Major in Business, Energy, Environment and Sustainability (BEES) at the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) equips students to navigate the complex relationship between business strategy, energy systems, and environmental sustainability. This program emphasizes the influence of markets, policy, finance, and management decisions on environmental and energy outcomes.

What you'll study

The BEES major combines essential coursework with specialized electives, allowing students to tailor their education to their career objectives. Core topics include:

• Energy markets and policy
• Impact and sustainable investing
• Environmental risk and regulation
• Data-driven decision-making

Students can expect to engage in courses such as:

• Energy Markets & Policy
• Impact Investing
• Environmental Sustainability and Value Creation
• Environmental Management: Law and Policy
• Corporate Diplomacy
• Marketing for Social Impact
• Thinking with Models: Business Analytics for Energy and Sustainability
• Risk Analysis and Environmental Management

To complete the major, students will:

• Select BEES-designated courses throughout the MBA program.
• Choose approved electives from related fields to enhance their expertise.
• Develop a focused pathway that aligns with their career aspirations, such as sustainable finance, energy strategy, or sustainability consulting.

Entry requirements

Admission to the BEES major is integrated within the Wharton MBA application process, which requires a comprehensive review of candidates.

Academic background

• Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
• There are no specific GRE/GMAT/GPA cut-offs established for this major.

English language requirements

• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 130
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 100
• IELTS: minimum score of 7.0

Application materials (typical)

• Application fee
• Essays
• Official transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Resume/CV
• GMAT/GRE scores (if required for the Wharton MBA application)
• English language test scores (if applicable)

Career prospects

Graduates of the BEES major are well-positioned for careers that intersect business and environmental sustainability. They may pursue roles in sustainable finance, energy policy, environmental consulting, corporate social responsibility, and impact investing, among others. The program prepares students to be leaders in addressing the pressing challenges of energy and environmental sustainability within the business landscape.