During the Fall ’23 semester, AUBG launched its first course fully devoted to the topic of Sustainability. The course, Business Practicum: Engaging in Sustainability, provided students with an opportunity to work on a real-world problem related to sustainability faced by a business, a non-governmental organization, or other institutions. AUBG alumni Maria Petrova (’95), who was then the Program Co-Director, MS in Environment and Sustainability Management at Georgetown University, and Evelina Van Mensel (EMBA ’16), part of the Business department at AUBG and a PhD candidate in Ecosystems in support of Social Entrepreneurs, joined forces to bring AUBGers a groundbreaking course that promised to be both transformative and enlightening.

AUBG adopts a holistic approach to sustainability by seamlessly integrating the topic into the entire curriculum. Across various disciplines, students are exposed to the principles and challenges of sustainability, fostering a comprehensive understanding of environmental responsibility. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that AUBG graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to address sustainability issues in any professional field, contributing to a more conscientious and environmentally aware global community.