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FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES MS in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business

Elevate Your Social Impact Career with a Transformative Graduate Degree.

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Fall enrollment only.  Application Deadline for Fall 2025 Enrollment: July 23, 2025

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Embark on a journey of social responsibility and global impact with our 30-credit on-campus Master of Science in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business (MSSRIB). Designed to empower future leaders, this program offers a comprehensive curriculum blending academic rigor with practical insights. The program allows students to Fast Track their degree completion in 12 months or to follow our Flex Pace for work-life-education balance. Courses are accessible in-person on the Hartford and online. Join us to master the skills needed to navigate the complexities of responsible business practices and drive positive change in the world.

Top-of-Mind Quality and Flexibility

UConn’s 30-credit MSSRIB program provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the realms of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical decision-making. With a focus on impact-driven education, our Flex Pace and Fast Track formats allow for busy professionals as well as full-time graduate students to balance work and study effectively. Courses are offered online and at UConn's Hartford campus where you can engage with industry experts and participate in the vibrant regional business community.

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Example Course Sequencing

Fast Track – 1 Year Completion

  • Fall (12 credits) – Required Business Fundamentals and BLAW 5253 or BLAW 5254
  • Winter (3 credits) – Elective
  • Spring (12 credits) – MKTG 5255, MKTG 5258, BLAW 5253 or BLAW 5254, and an Elective
  • Summer (3 credits) – Elective

Flex Pace – 2 Year Completion*

  • Fall (6 credits) – MKTG 5100, MKTG 5115
  • Winter (3 credits) – Elective
  • Spring (6 credits) – BLAW 5175 and one Required Core Course or one Elective
  • Summer (3 credits) – Elective
  • Fall (6 credits) – Two courses to complete required Core Courses or Elective Credits
  • Spring (6 credits) – Two courses to complete required Core Courses and Elective Credits

    *Flex Pace can be extended to fit student's timetable

        Courses

        Required Business Fundamentals (9 credits)

        • MKTG 5100 – Business Fundamentals for Social Impact (Fall semester only)
        • BLAW 5175 – Business, Law, and Ethics in Modern Society
        • MKTG 5115 – Marketing Management (Prerequisite for all MKTG courses)

        Required Core Courses (12 credits)

        • BLAW 5253 – Sustainability, Markets, and Society
        • BLAW 5254 – Social Responsibility and Accountability in Business
        • MKTG 5255* – Global Issues in Marketing for Social Impact 
        • MKTG 5258* – Marketing Strategies for Environmental and Social Impact

        * This course requires MKTG 5115 as a prerequisite.

        Electives (9 credits from the following)

        • BLAW 5220 – Employment Law in the Modern Organization
        • BLAW 5252 – Business and Human Rights
        • BLAW 5660 – International Business Law
        • BLAW 5750 – Ethics and Compliance in the Global Organization
        • BLAW 5790 – Revolutionary Technologies and the Social Responsibility of Business
        • MKTG 5251* – Marketing and Digital Analytics
        • MKTG 5625* – Marketing for Global Competitiveness
        • MKTG 5650* – Strategic Brand Management
        • MKTG 5881* – Internship in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business
        • MKTG 5893* or BLAW 5893 – Foreign Study
        • OPIM 5113 – Distribution and Logistics
        • OPIM 5114 – Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Strategies for Environmental and Social Responsibility
        • ACCT 5530 – Business Sustainability Reporting and Analysis

        * This course requires MKTG 5115 as a prerequisite.

        To view course descriptions, please visit our Courses Page.

        Program Fees

        Students pay a comprehensive fee of: $1150 per credit or $3450 for a 3-credit course.  Total cost for the 30-credit MS in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business is $34,500.

        For details visit our Program Fees.

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        How to Apply

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        Visit the Accelerated MSSRIB degree option page to learn how you can expedite earning your undergraduate and graduate degrees.