Overview

The International Affairs - Natural Resources and Sustainable Development program at American University Washington DC provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to work in government, environmental NGOs, or sustainable development organizations around the world. Our interdisciplinary perspective highlights inequalities in access to resources, which are key drivers of environmental conflicts and global environmental changes.

Offered at American University by the Department of Environment, Development, & Health in the School of International Service, the NRSD program is a dual MA degree program through which students study at and receive degrees from both AU and the United Nations-affiliated University for Peace (UPeace) in Costa Rica.

Program graduates will have the knowledge and skills to manage eco-development issues in a global context and build ties that bridge the Global North and Global South.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Environmental Politics

Environment and Politics

Economics

Economic Theory

Environmental Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development Natural Resource Management View 155 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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120

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree

TOEFL/IELTS score if non-native English speaker

Two letters of recommendation

Resume

Statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40560 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40560 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

40560 USD / year

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Additional Details

National: $2,000 per credit

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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English requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

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