Overview

Topics that can be pursued are: sustainable building materials and structural systems, building performance and energy conservation, energy modeling, digital design and fabrication, green development and planning, and sustainability certification (e.g. USGBC LEED).

Why Enroll in this Program?

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Advance your knowledge in sustainable building systems and expand your professional horizon by attending engaging and challenging graduate courses in the Sustainable Building Systems program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

One-Year Program

Get your Masters degree in one year (full-time in-person) or pursue this program on a part-time schedule at your convenience.

Earn More

A Masters degree typically leads to higher lifetime earnings. Prepare yourself for advancing in your career with this degree.

Programme Structure

Depending on the choice of courses, students will learn about:

Energy conservation methods in residential & commercial design

LEED, Energy Star, HERS, LBC building requirements

Design with sustainable building materials, e.g. wood and mass timber products

Green planning and development policies

Green initiatives on infrastructure, roads and bridges

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Sustainable Development View 361 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields: a related engineering discipline (e.g., structural, mechanical), architecture or urban studies, a technical degree with a focus on building science, building technology, planning or construction, construction management/science, business administration with an emphasis in real estate or construction, any field with a strong background in the physical or environmental sciences and professional experience working as a building professional.

Minimum of 3.2 in previous education

Three letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Faculty sponsor

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37269 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37269 USD / year

≈ 37269 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17969 USD / year

≈ 17969 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional: $32,772

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 USD / month

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Overview

Why Enroll in this Program?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Amherst Center

Financing

Funding

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