Well, to start this all of, what is a Green MBA? A green MBA is a Masters in Business Administration which incorporates social and environmental sustainability into the program curriculum. Many business schools are offering sustainable business classes in their current MBA programs, but the number of true Green MBAs is still quite small. A growing number of Online Green MBA programs are developing and being offered by for-profit and non-profit 'traditional' campus schools as well, allowing for a more convenient learning experience. As with most schools, smaller colleges and universities tend to adapt more readily to emerging sectors, however, these quality education courses are quickly developing for this expanding market.

Presidio Graduate School - For those looking to earn a green MBA, but desire the flexibility to get into public administration or the business world, this is the school for you. With faculty at Presidio consisting of the world-renowned sustainability consultant, Hunter Lovins and the former president of the Pacific Stock Exchange, Warren Langley, your education will be saturated with experience. Offering both an MBA and MPA in Sustainable Management, dual programs are offered for those who want options or to be able to combine the strengths of each into their careers.

Bainbridge Graduate Institute - The Seattle Times profiled this starter in the forming of the Green MBA, one of the first schools (if not, THE first) to actually develop and incorporate sustainability into each course within their MBA curriculum to offer an true Sustainable MBA. While still a small but growing school, they have turned out successful graduates like Kevin Hagen (class 2005) who is the current director of corporate responsibility at outdoor-equipment retailer REI.

University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business - Responsible business practices are woven into the core curriculum and every course of this U of M business school. The distinctive Multidisciplinary Action program (MAP) involves sustainable enterprise, non-profits and developing nations. Another hallmark of this program is the community service in partnership with the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the Frederick and Barbara Erb Institute focusing on global sustainable enterprise.

Yale University, School of Management - An existing prestigious business school, you may be surprised to learn how robust their green MBA program is. Incorporating partnerships between the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment is an opportunity for hands-on research, education, and outreach to advance business solutions to solve global environmental problems.

Stanford University, Graduate School of Business - Expected to achieve the highest LEED Platinum certification for environmental sustainability, the Stanford campus is among the greenest. Stanford has made a commitment to both teaching sustainability and living it. Nestled within the socially minded Northern California town of Palo Alto, their green business school programs have been shaped by it's surroundings. Every class at this business school has a lesson of sustainability, from corruption studies to examining long-term environmental concerns and issues.

A Green MBA can help you succeed in this ever growing sector of green collar jobs, renewable energy and environmentally aware society. The great thing is they don't restrict you, but rather add to an already relevant MBA. Don't miss your chance at an opportunity to get in on the ground floor.