Overview

The New School is at the forefront of advancing climate policy and environmental justice, thanks to our master's degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management. Around the world, efforts are being made promote change by applying the insights of communities, societies, and grassroots organizations with close relationships to the land and its ecologies.

Career:

Graduates of the Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management graduate program from The New School emerge as thoughtful, innovative practitioners with the analytical skills and practical tools needed to advance environmental, climate, and social justice for a more sustainable world. Our alumni are making a difference in government, nonprofits, advocacy and social change organizations, and policy and research institutes, as well as the private sector. They hold senior roles in organizations including the United Nations Development Programme, the City of Oakland, Con Edison, and the Hunger Project.

Program highlights

Critical Perspectives, Real-World Challenges
Explore environmental challenges through an approach rooted in environmental justice, intersectional and grassroots perspectives, and indigenous knowledge.
Tailored to Your Goals
Choose a concentration in either Environmental Policy or Sustainability Management, and explore courses in a range of relevant subject areas.
Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Take advantage of courses throughout the university, including at Parsons School of Design, the School of Media Studies, and The New School for Social Research.
Flexibility for Working Students
Enjoy the freedom to study full-time or part-time on our campus in New York City, with many classes available in the evening.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods

Economics for Public Policy

Making a Difference Requirement

Principles of Environmental Science

Climate Change: Systemic Crisis and System Change

Sustainability Perspectives and Practice

Leadership for Sustainability and Environmental Policy

Advanced Seminar in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management

Finance Requirement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy View 155 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Our programs welcomes applicants from all walks of life, including working professionals, recent college graduates, and career changers. We have a holistic review of the application. GRE and GMAT test scores are not required.
Please submit a 750 to 1000-word statement of purpose explaining your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree or certificate, your academic, research, and/or professional goals
Submit Your Résumé or CV
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41832 USD / year

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41832 USD / year

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In-State

41832 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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