USING THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SCIENCE TO CHANGE THE WORLD
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M.S. IN SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
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 interested in a sustainability career but without an undergraduate STEM degree may be interested in the MS in Sustainability Management.
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
Flexible curriculum, part-time option, and evening classes to personalize your experience
COLUMBIA’S GLOBAL
ALUMNI NETWORK
Global alumni network with more than 3,000 environmental and sustainability professionals from various partner programs working at the world’s most influential organizations
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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 Science 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
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