Sustainability Management Program Overview and Curriculum
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management program is designed for current and aspiring leaders who wish to pursue a career in management at the intersection of business and the environment. Graduates transform organizations by formulating and implementing the sustainability strategies necessary to compete and win in the 21st century.
The coursework combines management study with classes in state-of-the-art sustainability practice and science, with full-time and part-time options for those with current professional obligations. Join a global alumni network of leaders at top organizations like Google, Patagonia, Nike, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and many others.
The M.S. in Sustainability Management requires the successful completion of 36 credits, or twelve courses, divided among five comprehensive curriculum areas, including:
Details on each curriculum area, including credit requirements and elective options, are available on the Sustainability Management curriculum page.
Applicants interested in the analytical and technical dimensions of sustainability may also be interested in the M.S. in Sustainability Science program.
Sustainability Management at Columbia
COLUMBIA'S EXCELLENCE
Columbia's excellence and reputation in sustainability education, globally recognized for strength in Earth Science by the National Research Council
OVER 200
ENVIRONMENTAL
CLASSES
Over 200 environmental and sustainability classes taught every year by the world’s best practitioners and researchers, more than any other university
Flexible curriculum, part-time option, and evening classes to personalize your experience
Global alumni network with more than 3,000 environmental and sustainability professionals from various partner programs working at the world’s most influential organizations
Sustainability Management Program Details
The M.S. in Sustainability Management is designed for current and aspiring leaders pursuing management careers at the intersection of business and the environment, and is offered as both a full- and part-time course of study to accommodate working professionals. Program requirements, timelines, and details on the application process include:
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Credits: 36 credits across five content areas
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Program Length: Three semesters full-time, or as many as nine semesters part-time
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Start Terms: Fall and spring
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GRE: Not required
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Offered By: Columbia University School of Professional Studies in partnership with the Columbia Climate School
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Follow the M.S. in Sustainability Management for program news, event announcements, and updates on alumni and sustainability career paths. Connect with the program on social media to stay up to date on what's happening across Columbia's sustainability community.
Upcoming Events & Information Sessions
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
Watch recordings of past events hosted by the Sustainability Management program, featuring Columbia faculty and leading practitioners in conversation on the issues shaping the field, from sustainability metrics and life cycle assessment to corporate climate disclosure.
WHAT'S THE STATE OF THE PLANET?
State of the Planet is the official news site of the Columbia Climate School.
The M.S. in Sustainability Management program is offered by Columbia’s School of Professional Studies in partnership with the Columbia Climate School, which includes Columbia’s Earth Institute and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and all their affiliated research centers and educational programs. The climate crisis is one of the greatest threats facing humanity, presenting challenges that are immense and urgent. In response, Columbia has created the Climate School to develop innovative education, support groundbreaking research, and foster essential solutions, from local to planetary in scale.
The Columbia Climate School
CONTACT US
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