186 Master's in Sustainable Development in North America

Earn your Engineering, Sustainability and Health master’s degree online or on campus in just 20 months at the University of San Diego.

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Global Development (GD) from Cornell University is a one-year, interdisciplinary graduate-level degree program combining a flexible course-based curriculum with a capstone or problem-solving project.

With the commitment of faculty mentors, aspiring leaders like you learn how to approach and solve problems through the lens of community solution analysis: considering all regulatory, policy and relationship factors to make informed decisions. The Community Resources and Development - Nonprofits and NGOs MSc program is offered at Arizona State University.

Environmental Science and Sustainability - Professional from Loyola University Chicago takes a whole-systems, interdisciplinary approach to global environmental and sustainability challenges.  The program offers a choice of two tracks, Research and Professional, and can be pursued by students of any academic background.

The Sustainability programme at the University of British Columbia offers an interdisciplinary Master of Science or Master of Arts. This 24-month, full-time course provides a holistic perspective on global challenges. Students engage in coursework and thesis research to master complex environmental and social systems.

The Environmental Management in Sustainability program offered by Frostburg State University leverages the environmental studies expertise of UMCES and the diverse student body of FSU to prepare leaders who can address 21st century sustainability challenges in the academic, government, non-profit and private sectors.

Learn how you can positively influence quality-of-life and development issues in urban neighborhoods, towns, and rural regions. This online Community and Economic Development degree program at Pennsylvania State University offers training in theory, practice, and techniques for addressing social, environmental, and economic issues.

The Environmental Sustainability program at American Public University considers sustainability from many perspectives, including scientific, environmental, societal, technological, economic, and governmental perspectives.

In 2014, CEES partnered with 26 faculty from across campus to establish the Sustainability Graduate Programs at Wake Forest University. 

Foster sustainable living with Michigan Technological University's Master of Science in Sustainable Communities program, where you'll design eco-friendly solutions, promote resilience, and lead community development.

The M.Sc. in Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for future leaders. This public study mode course provides advanced training in sustainable development. Students engage in rigorous academic research to address complex environmental and social challenges.

The Sustainable Biomaterials program at Virginia Tech offers three graduate degrees:  Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Forestry (M.F.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The M.S. is a thesis-based degree, and the M.F. is a professional course-work-based non-thesis degree.

Environmental and Sustainability Policy from Cornell University prepares you for careers in sustainability, energy, resource management, and corporate consulting. 

Sustainability at Temple University focuses on training professionals in sustainability science so they can address challenges including unequal impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, clean energy transitions and resilient cities.

In today's rapidly changing world, the need for resilient communities and sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. Find out more with this Resilience Practice programme from The University of Arizona.

The Natural Resources programme from The University of Arizona prepares you to develop solutions to interdisciplinary challenges in natural resources conservation and management.

The Urban Sustainability concentration at the Indiana University Indianapolis prepares students with the ideas and technical skills needed to address the challenges and opportunities found in urban areas.

The Sustainable Urban Planning programme at George Washington University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course focuses on developing resilient metropolitan environments. Students engage in rigorous academic training over a standard duration to master sustainable development and urban design.

With your commitment to reshaping your community, your passion for change and your aspirations for an influential career, you can prepare to be an agile, results-driven leader. Through this Community Resources and Development MSc program from Arizona State University, you can align your degree with your goals while unlocking opportunities across diverse communities.

The Sustainability Studies program from Texas State University, the first of its kind at a Texas public university, offers a unique interdisciplinary opportunity to develop knowledge about sustainability applicable to a changing world.