Master of Science in Sustainability Management
The M.S. in Sustainability Management is for students in science, engineering, architecture, planning, business, social science, communications, law and policy fields who want to be a part of the relatively new, but rapidly-growing cadre of trained sustainability experts and managers. The program intends to turn their passion for sustainability into impactful careers by devising a dynamic, mission-driven curriculum that focuses on application of sustainability principles in all spheres of life – environmental, economic, social – for protection of the environment and earth’s natural resources, in promoting economic development without impacting the environment, and in implementing practical solutions based on principles of social inclusion, thus ensuring a better quality of life for all members of the society. Students benefit from close interaction with an internationally recognized faculty with diverse educational and professional backgrounds; hybrid format of many classes that are offered in the evenings; and networking opportunities with industry and academic experts via participation in the weekly Sustainability Seminar Series. Graduates of the program will be well positioned to lead the workforce in devising and implementing sustainable strategies for development in business, non-profit organizations, and in the public sector (municipal government to federal).
Admission into the MS degree program in Sustainability Management is available to students with an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, architecture, planning, business, social science, communications, law, policy or any other relevant discipline with a grade point average of “B” or better from an accredited college or university. The degree program caters to the interests of new graduates, early- to mid-career professionals in sustainability related fields who can use formal training in sustainability for career advancement, and those wishing to make a career change from any other field to the exciting area of sustainability management.
Sustainability Management Requirements
Core Courses
| SM 510 | Perspectives in Environmental Management | 3 |
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| EN 510 | Perspectives in Environmental Management | 3 |
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| SM 690 | Project in Sustainability Management | 3 |
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| EN 692 | Project in Sustainability Management | 3 |
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| SM 501 | Seminar in Sustainability Management | 1 |
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| EN 501 | Seminar in Sustainability Management | 1 |
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| SM 540 | Sustainability Assessment Tools | 3 |
| SM 530 | Sustainable Business Strategies | 3 |
Elective Courses
Minimum of 3 courses from this list:
| MGT 609/PME 609 | Project Management Fundamentals | 3 |
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| SM 520 | Environmental Assessment | 3 |
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| EN 517 | Environmental Assessment | 3 |
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| EN 586 | Hazardous Waste Treatment and Management | 3 |
| SM 587 | Environmental Law and Management | 3 |
| SM 515 | Statistical Methods in Sustainability | 3 |
| SM 531 | Sustainable Development | 3 |
| SM 535 | Innovation for Sustainable Business | 3 |
Notes: All Masters Sustainability Management students are required to complete the five courses in Category A and complete a minimum of three courses from Category B. The remaining two courses can be free electives with approval from the academic advisor. A thesis is optional and may substitute for a maximum of six credits of course work.