The University of Maine Business School in Orono is launching a new business and sustainability program this fall to meet the demands of a changing business world.
The new Masters of Business Administration and Sustainability program is a response to the business world’s realization that economic growth does not have to come at the expense of environmental stewardship and social issues, according to a press release from the school. That can mean reducing waste and improving operational efficiency, increased employee commitment and an improved reputation among external stakeholders, says Terry Porter, assistant professor of management at UMaine’s Maine Business School. “We’re approaching business from a holistic and sustainable point of view,” Porter says. “It opens up a lot of questions about the paradigms of business and the world.”
The business school already has the necessary faculty available to launch the new degree program, Porter says.