Overview

Respond to a changing planet by leading initiatives to implement sustainable practices. Study under academically credentialed and real-world sustainability practitioners at the Sustainability program delivered by Lipscomb University. Gain field experience to see how theories become tangible and how problems become solutions. Grow and network with your cohort to eventually participate in a growing discipline that impacts every sector.

Hone in on almost anything—from the move toward green schools to alternative food systems to renewable energy in construction, sustainability is transdisciplinary and diversely relevant. No matter your academic or professional background, sustainability impacts your future.

By the time you’re finished, you’ll be equipped with a holistic approach that helps focus on the triple bottom line: people, profit and planet. Add regenerative energy to your community and the world.

Career Paths

Natural Sciences Managers

Natural Sciences Managers both managers and lead scientists. They oversee the efforts of scientists working on sustainability issues. For example, if there are multiple scientists, such as a chemist, atmospheric scientist, and an environmental scientist working on a large project, the science manager will oversee and coordinate the efforts of the other scientists.

Engineers

Engineers who work in sustainability devise technical solutions for reducing waste and cutting costs. They also might be responsible for developing methods to increase safety and to reduce the risk of illness and injury for a company's employees.

Business Operations Specialist

Business operations specialists is a broad category that includes recycling coordinators and energy auditors. Firms recycle many of the materials used in production and operations, such as excess packaging, office paper, used chemicals, and scrap metal. Energy auditors, also known as energy raters or energy consultants, help prevent energy waste by inspecting buildings to find areas of air leakage and advising customers on how to fix and prevent leaks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Earth Systems

Survey of Conflict Management

Sustainable Enterprise

Capstone Project in Sustainability

Sustainable Enterprise

Applied Earth Systems and Biomimicry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00

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More details

It is strongly recommended that international students submit their application at least three months prior to the desired date of entrance

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Biology Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Form - Submit an Online Application and application fee ($50)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26184 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26184 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26184 USD / year

≈ 26184 USD / year

Additional Details

$899 for online option

Living costs

Memphis

United States

900 - 1400 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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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Memphis

Financing

Funding

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Available Scholarships

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