The MS in Sustainability and & Global Energy Practice is a professional, practitioner-oriented program that prepares students to develop and implement comprehensive, cross-disciplinary sustainability solutions across a wide range of economic sectors, including the private sector, government, academia, philanthropies, and NGOs.
The program provides students with a broad understanding of the field of sustainability while also emphasizing critical applied sustainability practice tools, such as sustainability data and analytics, management systems, and communications. Courses are taught by industry practitioners and scholars who will bring practical, real-world methodologies and frameworks to the classroom.
Students will have a cross-disciplinary awareness of economic and social factors that influence sustainability; a detailed understanding of energy systems, environmental impacts, and mitigation strategies; and proficiency in using data to inform sustainability decisions, which will enable them to be well-equipped to contribute to sustainable development efforts across various sectors, combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of the broader social, economic, and environmental implications of sustainability initiatives.
Admissions
Admission to master’s programs at the NYU School of Professional Studies requires the completion of a U.S. bachelor's degree or its international equivalent. Admissions decisions are made through a holistic review process. Visit the SPS Admissions website for detailed application requirements and deadlines.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 30 credits, comprised of the following:
Students select 5 electives from the following list. If students identify NYU Graduate courses offered by another Department or School for which they would like to receive approval to use as an elective, they should contact their Academic Advisor