MBA Careers in SGE

Explore Your Career Path to Impact Through Sustainability at Johnson

At the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, we work closely with the Johnson Career Management Center to support MBA students who are passionate about making a difference through environmental or social impact. Whether you’re aiming for a career directly tied to sustainability or looking to bring sustainable thinking into a more traditional business role, we’re here to help you chart your unique path.

There’s no single route to a sustainability-focused career—your journey will reflect your individual interests, values, and goals. That’s why we encourage students to explore the functional areas and industries that inspire them most. Whether you pursue opportunities through the structured MBA recruiting process or take a more independent approach, our team is here to guide and support you.

Johnson MBA students interested in sustainability follow a wide range of career paths. Some dive straight into roles with a clear sustainability focus, while others enter conventional business sectors, confident that their sustainability knowledge will become increasingly relevant throughout their careers.

To prepare yourself for the recruiting process, MBA students are strongly encouraged to become members of a relevant industry club such as the SGE Club, Cornell Energy Club, Healthcare Club, or Johnson Food & Agriculture Club.

Below is a sample list of companies that have hired SGE MBA students in recent years:

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corning
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NextEra Energy
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Christina Chan (MBA ‘19)

The SGE experience continues to bring value to my career today having given me real world insight into how different industries are tackling sustainability issues and providing a community of like-minded individuals who can share experiences and best practices on sustainability in corporations today.

Christina Chan, MBA ‘19
Meredith Gethin-Jones, MBA ’11

"The Center was invaluable in helping me to refine my own job search and understand what I want to do, once I complete my MBA."

Meredith Gethin-Jones, MBA ’11
Christy Harrington, MBA ’09

"I appreciate the hours you spent helping me think about my future career opportunities and connecting with professionals in the industry--an excellent example of our collaborative and close-knit community."

Christy Harrington, MBA ’09 Renewable Energy Leadership Program Associate, GE