Dr. Mark Milstein

Professor

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Biography

Mark Milstein is a clinical professor and the academic director of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He conducts applied research and oversees the center's work on market enterprise creation, business development, clean technology commercialization, and sustainable finance. Milstein specializes in framing the world's social and environmental challenges and the unmet market needs that can be effectively addressed through private sector innovation and entrepreneurship, allowing companies to achieve financial success while creatively tackling issues such as climate change and ecosystem degradation. Over the past decade, Milstein has worked with more than 100 firms across various industries, including renewable energy, carbon markets, sustainable agriculture, consumer goods, health care, and tourism. At Cornell, he serves on several academic and advisory boards and frequently shares his expertise through writing and speaking engagements. His insights on strategy and sustainability have been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, MSNBC, and CNBC.

Research Interests

Courses

Environmental Finance & Impact Investing Practicum Experience International Management Finance Sustainable Global Enterprise Colloquium Leaders Sustainable Global Enterprise Semlitz Fellows Seminar Strategies Sustainability

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture