Master of Science in Business for Social Impact and Sustainability

Exploring sustainability and social entrepreneurship, this master’s degree provides a holistic view of business for social impact, focused on applied research and real-world sustainable business solutions. Students apply concepts of responsibility and sustainability to the business field, as well as learn to approach challenges as potential innovation opportunities.

This program provides a solid social impact foundation for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs interested in harnessing business models and financial tools for the Common Good.

Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC) is New York City’s Graduate School for the Common Good. Our Master of Science degrees examine business and innovation through the lens of equity, sustainability, and social impact. Founded by Glasgow Caledonian University, which has more than 20,000 students worldwide, GCNYC shares a commitment to people, the planet, and profitability with a smaller, tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff.

The College is located in the heart of historic SoHo is a vibrant hub for industry professionals motivated by the Common Good. GCNYC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is the first international college authorized by the New York State Department of Education to grant degrees.

Advanced Programs

Master’s Degree Offerings

GCNYC offers distinctive Master of Science degrees in Business for Social Impact & Sustainability; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership; and Sustainable Fashion. These purpose-driven graduate programs are tailored for both working professionals and full-time students interested in an interdisciplinary social impact degree.

Based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our practical curriculum builds knowledge and skills for leadership roles as global stewards of social responsibility. Through rigorous coursework and applied research, our students explore the use of business and industry as forces for good, and learn strategies for balancing social and governance priorities while delivering profitability.

Our Expert Faculty

Our faculty bring a blend of academic credentials and professional savvy to their classrooms. They come from the private and public sectors with experience in organizations such as the United Nations, Ogilvy, Bloomberg LP, Publicis Groupe, Crédit Agricole, Credit Suisse, the Pershing Square Foundation, and many others.

At GCNYC, our faculty share the same deep commitment as our students in promoting positive social impact and sustainable business practices. They mentor students in applied research projects and they foster a community of compassionate, innovative thinkers.

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At Glasgow Caledonian New York College, we provide unique social impact and sustainability master’s degrees that simultaneously foster career advancement and contribute to the Common Good. We bring an innovative perspective on the profitability of social impact business, sustainable fashion, social ventures, issues of justice throughout the supply chain, and stakeholder value that builds upon a nearly 150 year foundation of academic excellence.

Mission, Vision, and Goals — GCNYC

At Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC), we pride ourselves on our genuine, unwavering commitment to further the Common Good through our Master of Science degrees and non-degree programming. Designed for working professionals and aspiring leaders, our courses examine business through the lens of social impact and sustainable business development.

Another aspect of our academic mission is student well-being; our career-building coursework is designed to be rigorous and comfortably fit into a working professional’s schedule. In our close-knit academic community, we support our students, encourage their original applied research oriented toward systemic industry change, and provide a world-class degree designed to develop sustainability and social impact careers.

Mission

As New York City’s Graduate School for the Common Good, GCNYC offers Master of Science degrees that prepare our students to be enterprising, compassionate leaders who believe success is achieved by making a positive impact on people and the planet.

In fulfillment of this mission, GCNYC is committed to:

• Providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive college community that empowers, celebrates, and honors people of all backgrounds.
• Delivering an interdisciplinary curriculum with a global perspective taught in an intimate and interactive environment.
• Attracting and sustaining faculty who are committed to excellence, leadership, equity, and service.
• Enriching lives and creating opportunities in New York City and beyond by forming a community of scholars, professionals, and strategic partners who drive change.
• Supporting applied research to drive innovation and develop practical, actionable solutions in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Vision for the Common Good

GCNYC is a premier, unique institution, serving the Common Good through education and research in profitability and sustainability for social benefit.

Values

Our students, faculty, partners, staff, and alumni are a learning community, who are mindful of the wider global context, with core values of:

• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Creativity
• Compassion

GCNYC Identity

GCNYC is an independent, not-for-profit higher education institution committed to the Common Good chartered in New York State, based in New York City, offering business-related, post-graduate programs grounded in sustainability.

Join GCNYC’s community For the Common Good

Our Master of Science degrees and programming at Glasgow Caledonian New York College are all woven into our core mission and values encapsulated in our passion ‘For the Common Good’.