"The Aspen Institute, whose work on corporate responsibility and environmental issues on MBA programmes is arguably the gold standard on the subject, is publishing its first guidebook for prospective students."

- Della Bradshaw, Financial Times reporter. (Read the full Financial Times article about the Aspen Guide here.)

 

Long a leader in evaluating and ranking MBA programs for their commitment to teaching and researching socially and environmentally responsible business practices, The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education (Aspen CBE) is publishing its first guidebook for prospective MBA students.

In keeping with its environmental perspective, the book will primarily be distributed digitally as an electronic download. However, print editions can be purchased through Amazon.com.

 

The Aspen Institute Guide to Socially Responsible MBA Programs 2008-2009, published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, can be purchased digitally ($14.95, 272 pages) at http://www.bkconnection.com or in print form ($37.95, 272 pages) at http://www.amazon.com and through Berrett-Koehler.

 

With the guide, prospective students can compare and contrast MBA programs that deal with social and environmental issues based upon

•  required and elective courses

•  faculty research

•  concentrations

•  joint degree programs,

•  students clubs and activities

•  on-campus institutes and centers

 

From 700 MBA programs researched by Aspen CBE staff to compile the latest “Beyond Grey Pinstripes” rankings, 130 MBA programs were selected to be included in the guide. Each program receives a two-page profile that includes a brief summing up—called “the Bottom Line”—in which an MBA program is designated as “truly extraordinary,” “excellent,” or “good.”