Sustainability Science

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Study with the top minds in the field at the world’s leading sustainability institution, with more sustainability experts and course options than at any other school. The Master of Science in Sustainability Science program is designed for current and aspiring leaders who wish to help organizations understand the technical aspects of sustainability, including predicting and addressing environmental impacts. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, math, or related fields will benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum designed by the world’s top sustainability scientists. Graduates will be skilled in the practical application of scientific skills and tools to address the sustainability issues impacting everything from local environments to the global climate. Full- and part-time options are available for those with current professional obligations.

Those who enroll in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Sustainability Science program obtain a world-class education, based on a practical, hands-on curriculum, which will allow them to advance in their professional careers and become leaders in their fields. Students with technical backgrounds will learn the use of cutting-edge scientific methods, instruments, and tools that they can employ to help organizations address environmental impacts and risks, pollution control, and remediation.

The curriculum was developed by Columbia University’s Earth Institute, which conducts and applies interdisciplinary scientific research while training a new generation of leaders to tackle sustainability issues in all facets of society. Students have access to Columbia’s unparalleled resources and professional network, along with its global alumni base.

The program is customized for working professionals and is offered as both a full- and part-time course of study. Students have the flexibility to choose from a variety of courses to position themselves for career advancement. New York City serves students as a living laboratory for developments in sustainability practice, and as a source of many employers who hire program graduates.