Experiential and Co-Curricular Opportunities

There are many ways for graduate students to get involved in CESR. Our programs connect you to leaders from the natural and organic industry, faculty researching the leading edge of diversity, equity and inclusion practices, and companies leading us into a sustainable energy future. We offer a Natural & Organic Pathway which prepares students for jobs with specialized knoweldge, case competitions where students apply what they learn to real world challenges, and mentoring and internship programs that build your network. Students who participate in CESR events and programs are on a path towards business careers that make an impact. Plus, by participating in CESR programs you will join The CESR Explores program and be eligable to earn prizes that will advance your career goals.

CESR graduate programs students in a classroom

Graduate Programs

Clean Energy Pathway for MBAs

Lead the clean energy transition and fight climate change with a career in one of the fastest growing industries.

Natural & Organic Pathway for MBAs

Make an impact in the fastest growing sector of the U.S. food industry.

Natural & Organic Case Competition

CESR's Natural and Organic Case Competition offers a valuable opportunity for graduate students to engage with pressing business and social impact challenges in the natural products industry.

Net Impact Case Competition

Leeds MBA students annually host this premiere sustainability case competition. A dedicated team of student volunteers brings a real world problem to task for graduate school teams from around the world.

Graduate Student Orgs

Graduate student organizations are intended to provide access to influential industry networks, employers and opportunities to increase professional skills. Grad students orgs involved with CESR include the Organics & Naturals Club and Net Impact.

CESR Explores

Participate in the CESR Explores rewards program and jump start your impact business career.