McDonough Undergraduate Programs
McDonough Undergraduate Programs

Sustainable Business Fellows

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Georgetown undergraduates have a unique opportunity to join the Sustainable Business Fellows program, which equips students with knowledge and practical experience to lead and manage successful businesses with a deep understanding of the complex social, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century. 

Companies competing in today’s socioeconomic context increasingly face new and urgent environmental and societal challenges and opportunities that materially affect their operations and business models. For companies to thrive in this context, executives need to anticipate and respond to environmental and social sustainability concerns, as well as incorporate sustainability approaches into their competitive strategies to create value.

Today, companies are incorporating sustainability approaches into all business activities and functions, including supply chains, product design and innovation, strategy, finance and investor relations, operations, and human resources. Accordingly, companies are developing integrated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) approaches in response to changing consumer demand, shifting employee interests, increased volatility in supply chains, and greater exposure to public scrutiny in an age of greater transparency facilitated by digital networks and other factors.

Students who complete the Georgetown Sustainable Business Fellows program will be prepared to address these challenges and identify opportunities to create value by making their businesses and industries more sustainable. 

Admission

The Sustainable Business Fellows program is designed for and limited to undergraduate students. The application period is currently open and will close on September 25, 2025.

Please join us for a virtual information session on Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00pm via Zoom to learn more about the program requirements, the Business of Sustainability Initiative, and more.

Sustainable Business Fellows Application

Course Requirements

Students in the program will take a nine-credit sequence of courses to build an understanding of challenges and opportunities related to sustainable business and how to address them. Please review the Sustainable Business Fellows Guide for more information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Core Requirements*

Elective Requirements**: must complete only six credits from the following list

* This list of courses serves as a guide. It is subject to change and does not represent a guarantee that specific courses will be offered in specific academic terms or entry to these courses. It is suggested that you work with your program advisors to plan accordingly.  

** Approved off-list electives are courses that current students can register for to count towards the program. To inquire whether a course not listed on the pre-approved list can serve as an elective, students must submit a syllabus through the Off-List Elective Approval Form.

In addition to the required coursework, fellows are expected to attend at least one Business of Sustainability Initiative event, which are usually held each Spring semester.

Questions?

For questions about the program, academic coursework, and/or the capstone, please contact the academic director, Vishal Agrawal (vishal.agrawal@georgetown.edu). For questions about program requirements, admission, application, and/or general inquiries, please contact the Undergraduate Programs Office (msbundergrad@georgetown.edu).