Clean Energy MBA Pathway

Launch a Career in Clean Energy

The clean energy industry generates hundreds of billions in economic activity and is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. and global economy.

As demand for renewable energy continues to rise, so do career opportunities for MBA graduates. Business skills are essential for leading the clean energy transition and addressing climate change.

With the proximity of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ’s robust energy industry, Leeds is the ideal place for students to launch a career in the business of clean energy.

Direct your MBA

The Clean Energy MBA Pathway prepares Leeds MBA students for careers in the industry with courses from both the business school and the Masters of the Environment program.

To complement targeted coursework, the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at Leeds provides rich co-curricular opportunities and prime access to a network of industry innovators.

Through a combination of skills-based coursework, co-curricular options and network-building opportunities, this pathway gives you the specialized skillset needed to jump-start your career upon graduation.

Learn by doing

Hands-on experience is essential to building inside knowledge of the clean energy industry. The Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility provides robust experiential learning options.

Build Skills at the Energy Finance Bootcamp

Compete in Sustainable Business Case Competitions

Connect With Experts From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Understand Industry Trends at the Clean Energy Panel Series

Join the ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Energy Club and Network at the Energy Frontiers Conference

Launch your career

The Clean Energy Pathway prepares you to pursue a career across a variety of sectors in the industry including clean energy finance, consulting, government/public policy, renewable energy development, energy services and cleantech, among others.

Over 88% of our graduate students secure a job within three months of graduating.

The hard skills I learned through Leeds' rigorous finance curriculum, the great extracurricular opportunities in sustainability, and the guidance from Leeds’ broad network helped me successfully launch a career in clean energy finance and land the exact position I targeted after graduation.

~ Michael Hilgendorf (MBA ’20) Senior Consultant, Power and Renewables FTI Consulting