SDUIS is a small, private University with a humanistic and integrative philosophy. In 2009 SDUIS launched a new “Green” MBA program.

Very few universities in the United States offer such a program. SDUIS implements programs to meet the immediate needs of students and in keeping with national awareness and current events. The Green MBA emphasizes the triple bottom line: financial viability, fair business practices, and sustainable environmental practices. Core courses will covers such topics as Global Environmental Issues in Business Transactions, Climate Change and the Law, and Air Pollution, Animal Rights, Land use, Energy Law, and Biodiversity Protection.