Overview

Graduates transform organizations by formulating and implementing the sustainability strategies necessary to compete and win in the 21st century. The Sustainability Management program at Columbia University combines the study of management with classes in state-of-the-art sustainability practice and science, with full-time and part-time options for those with current professional obligations.

Join a global alumni network of leaders at top organizations like Google, Patagonia, Nike, the National Resources Defense Council, and many others.

Key Features

Columbia University’s Master of Science in Sustainability Management program features interdisciplinary training from the world’s premier sustainability academics, researchers, and practitioners. Students learn the use of leading-edge policy and management tools that can help businesses, NGOs, and governments address critical sustainability issues.

The up-to-the-minute curriculum is created by the world-leading Columbia Climate School and combines the physical dimensions of sustainability with general and financial management, economics, quantitative analysis, and policy so that graduates can thrive in the job market. Students have access to Columbia’s unparalleled resources and network of sustainability professionals, along with its global alumni base.

Careers

Program graduates work for some of the world’s most impactful organizations, including:

American Express
Citi
Clinton Global Initiative
Con Edison
Patagonia
Google
HSBC
Natural Resources Defense Council
Nike
Samsung Electronics
United Nations Global Compact
World Bank Group

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrative Courses in Sustainability Management
Economics and Quantitative Analysis
The Physical Dimensions of Sustainability
The Public Policy Environment of Sustainability Management
General and Financial Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 32 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Management Natural Resource Management View 112 other Masters in Environmental Management in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Completed online application form with $150.00 nonrefundable application fee
Transcripts
Résumé
Statement of Academic Purpose (500 – 750 words)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Demonstration of English Proficiency
Video Essay

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65904 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65904 USD / year

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In-State

65904 USD / year

≈ 65904 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Funding

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