Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management

Overview

The New School is at the forefront of advancing climate policy and environmental justice, thanks to our master's degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management . Around the world, efforts are being made promote change by applying the insights of communities, societies, and grassroots organizations with close relationships to the land and its ecologies. 

Career:

Graduates of the Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management graduate program  from The New School emerge as thoughtful, innovative practitioners with the analytical skills and practical tools needed to advance environmental, climate, and social justice for a more sustainable world. Our alumni are making a difference in government, nonprofits, advocacy and social change organizations, and policy and research institutes, as well as the private sector. They hold senior roles in organizations including the United Nations Development Programme, the City of Oakland, Con Edison, and the Hunger Project.

Program highlights

• Critical Perspectives, Real-World Challenges

  Explore environmental challenges through an approach rooted in environmental justice, intersectional and grassroots perspectives, and indigenous knowledge.

• Tailored to Your Goals

  Choose a concentration in either Environmental Policy or Sustainability Management, and explore courses in a range of relevant subject areas.

• Interdisciplinary Opportunities

  Take advantage of courses throughout the university, including at Parsons School of Design, the School of Media Studies, and The New School for Social Research.

• Flexibility for Working Students

  Enjoy the freedom to study full-time or part-time on our campus in New York City, with many classes available in the evening.