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Master of Science in Sustainability Science
Train for sustainability-focused careers in industry, academia, government, and nonprofits.
Join the next generation of interdisciplinary problem solvers in addressing growing social, environmental, and economic challenges with an MS degree in sustainability science.
This one-year professional degree attracts students from a variety of backgrounds, including public policy, economics, business, and communications. Your core courses and electives will build a foundation in sustainability challenges and solutions, environmental systems, urban and social systems, and more. You’ll also acquire real-world experience through a hands-on practicum in a professional setting.
Choose from five concentration areas:
- Urban sustainability
- Renewable energy and efficient design
- Sustainable agriculture and food systems
- Water sustainability and climate change
- Environmental quality
With access to integrated systems-based approaches, cross-disciplinary foundations, specialized expertise, and applied training, you will be ready for sustainability-focused careers in industry, academia, government, and the nonprofit world.