IISD along with NLU Jodhpur, Launched
The Executive MBA in Business & Sustainability
At the Indian Institute of Sustainable Development, we are Delighted to Announce a Landmark Joint Academic and Research Collaboration (JARC) with National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur. As the First Initiative under this Partnership, we are Proud to Jointly Launch a Carefully Designed Blended Executive MBA in Business and Sustainability. This Forward-Looking Program Blends Academic Excellence with Industry Relevance, offering a Contemporary Curriculum aligned with Emerging Global Business Needs. Designed especially for Working Professionals, it Combines Flexibility with a Powerful Pedagogy that Integrates Strategic Management, Innovation, Leadership and Sustainability Practices. The Program aims to Nurture Future-Ready Leaders who Can Create Lasting Value while Addressing Environmental and Social Challenges. With Sustainability at its Core, this MBA Empowers Professionals to Lead Organizations Towards Responsible Growth, Resilience and Long-Term Prosperity. Together, we Are Shaping Business Leaders of Tomorrow for a more Sustainable World.
The Premier National Think Tank and Scientific Research Institute, IISD, is Committed to Promote Sustainability Education with Policy Makers and Leading Industry and Business Leaders through Joint Academic and Research Collaborations (JARC) with few Credible Management Institutes like Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur and So on.
This Executive MBA Program is for the Competent Working Professionals who desire to Skill Themselves to Lead Business and Enterprises for a Long Run on a Sustained Basis. Sustainability Education Equips Learners to remain Resilient, Innovative and Efficient to Climb the Ladder, in Optimization with their Management Principles and Practices to remain always in the Forefront in the Competitive World.
Who Should Apply
- Working Professionals Seeking Career Advancement
- Mid-To-Senior Level Executives, Managers & Lawyers
- Entrepreneurs & Businessmen
- Policy Makers & Consultants
- Corporate Leaders, Decision-Makers & Sustainability Champions
This Executive Program is Designed for –
Who Aspire to move into Senior Leadership Roles. Ideal for Mid- To Senior-Level Executives Seeking Strategic Knowledge, Global Perspective and Cutting-Edge Business Skills. Join a Powerful Network of Peers, Experts and Industry Leaders while Shaping the Future of Business and Sustainability.
Register Now Before it Closes
Important Dates
- MoU Signed at New Delhi: 23rd May 2025
- Executive MBA Launched at Jodhpur: 2nd May 2026
- Opening of Online Applications: 02 May 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application Form: 15 June 2026
- Deadline for Fee Submission: 06 July 2026
- Admission List Publication: 05 August 2026
- Orientation Program (Online): 29 August 2026
- Commencement of Online Sessions: 05 September 2026
Program Fees
for 1 Year (2 Semesters)
Program Description
The Executive MBA in Business & Sustainability is a Two-Year Post-Graduate Degree Program Designed for Working Professionals who aim to Integrate Sustainability Principles into Strategic Business Decision-Making. The Program Emphasizes the Incorporation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Frameworks within Corporate Operations, Enabling Leaders to Drive Ethical, Responsible and Future-Oriented Business Models. It covers key areas, including Sustainable Finance, Circular Economy Practices, Green Supply Chain Management, Renewable Energy Strategies and ESG Reporting. By aligning Business Growth with Global Sustainability Goals, this program Equips Executives to Build Long-Term Resilience, enhance their Corporate Reputation and Create Lasting Value for Both Organizations and Society. The Two-Year Executive MBA Program Consists of a Rigorous Focus on Foundation and Advanced Courses in Business and Sustainability. The Two Years Consist of Four Semesters, including One Subject of Research Methodology in the Second Semester and One Project in the Fourth Semester.
Program Objectives
- 1. To help Learners Understand the Fundamental Concepts of Business & Sustainability.
- 2. To Build an Understanding of the Interlinkages between Business and Sustainable Development.
- 3. To Develop Learners' Ability to make Responsible and Ethical Business Decisions that Balance Profit with Social and Environmental Concerns.
- 4. To Equip Learners with Leadership and Management Skills needed to Drive Sustainability Initiatives in Business Organizations.
- 5. To Encourage Innovative Thinking and Analytical Skills and Find Practical Solutions for the Challenges in Business & Sustainability.
- 6. To Prepare Learners to Work in a Global Business Environment with Awareness of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Issues.
Program Structure
The Executive MBA in Business and Sustainability is Designed as a Two-Year Program for Working Professionals. The Course is Divided into Four Semesters, Combining Management Subjects with Specialized Sustainability Courses. The course shall be Delivered Through Blended Learning, Self-Paced Assessments and On-Campus Sessions. The Program Includes a Project Focused on Real-World Business & Sustainability Challenges. This Structure Ensures a Balanced Development of Managerial Skills And Sustainable Business Leadership, along with an Understanding of Legal Aspects in Business and the Environment. The Sessions Shall be taken on the Weekend.
Program Highlights
National Law University (NLU) Jodhpur
National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur is a Public Law School and one among the Premier Law Universities, Established Under the National Law University, Jodhpur, and Act, 1999, Enacted by the Rajasthan State Legislature. The University was Established for the Advancement of Learning, Teaching, Research and Diffusion of Knowledge in the Field of Law. The University is Recognized by the Bar Council of India, as well as the University Grants Commission, under the Ministry of Education (MOE), under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and is a Member of the Association of Indian Universities. NLUJ adopts a Multidisciplinary and Holistic Approach to Legal Education, Offering: Unique Five-Year Integrated Undergraduate Programs; LL.M. Programs in Corporate Laws, IPR Laws, International Trade Laws, Law & Technology and Public Laws; MBA (Insurance); and PhD Program. The University is Supported by a Diverse and Accomplished Faculty, including Scholars Educated at top Indian and Global Institutions, with Research Publications in Renowned Journals. Visiting Scholars from Leading Global Universities, such as Harvard and Max Planck Contribute to its Vibrant Academic Environment.
Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), New Delhi
Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD), New Delhi, is an Independent Public Policy Think Tank and Scientific Research Institute Committed to Fostering Social Justice, Environmental Sustainability and the Overall Improvement of the Lives and Living of the Common Man. IISD Emphasizes the Empowerment of Marginalized Communities by Promoting Sustainable use of Natural Resources, Such as Energy, Water and Biodiversity, through Scientific Research, Grassroots Innovations and Inclusive Public Engagement. IISD Envisions a Sustainable Path that is Inclusive and Equitable. It Collaborates Extensively with International Bodies like the United Nations, World Bank, Government Agencies, Academia, Research Institutes, The Private Sectors and Civil Society Organizations. The Institute Leverages Policy Advisory, Scientific Consultancy and Social Engagement to achieve Its Core Objectives. In response to Rapid Technological Advancement and Globalization, IISD addresses Emerging Challenges Such as Growing Inequality, Unemployment, Climate Crises and the Depletion of Natural Resources. It Advocates for Disruptive Platforms for Governance Reform, Promoting Transparency, Public Participation and Co-Created Responses to Environmental and Social Crises, with a Strong Emphasis on Sustainable Development.