Online MES

Gain a competitive edge in the business of sustainability

Our Online Master of Environmental Sustainability (MES) is a self-paced, 36 credit-hour degree program that can be completed in as little as two years, and will give you the tools you need to gain a competitive edge in the business of sustainability in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.

Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, our fully online and asynchronous program will refine your skills, allowing you to lead change and implement policies at the intersection of humans and the environment.  Guided by the same world-renowned faculty and leading researchers as our in-person program, you’ll experience a cutting-edge core curriculum that emphasizes social, economic, and environmental sustainability, along with concentrations in environmental policy and planning or municipal and industrial sustainability.

Enjoy the flexibility to learn on your own schedule while enhancing your skills and mastering the quantitative, economic, and management expertise required to meet the exploding demand for “green” jobs across the nation.

Looking to accelerate your degree? Consider our one-year, in-person program. 

 

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#2 According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2023 report, sustainability specialists are the #2 fastest growing job

Quality meets value

We are committed to investing in the environmental leaders of tomorrow and ensure our top-ranked education is accessible to anyone with the talent and passion to pursue it. That’s why we have priced our Online MES to be the most affordable and competitive degree of its kind: All of our students are charged the same one flat rate for tuition —$690 per credit hour—regardless of residency status.

Benefits designed to meet the needs of working professionals

Spend limited time away

To accommodate working professionals, courses are conducted online in asynchronous sessions. We offer a flexible program so you can complete your degree at your own pace, and from wherever you are in the world.  

Immediate application toward your career

Apply your newly acquired skills and knowledge to business challenges immediately, allowing you to make an impression and advance in your current role with your employer.