Overview

The lively curriculum spans several disciplines, including geography, public administration and environmental studies. Students can pursue a natural science/ ecological perspective or a social/policy-based track.

All Sustainable Communities students from Binghamton University receive both theoretical and practical training focused on improving quality of life by integrating economic, social, and ecological issues and strategies.

Internships, research opportunities and more

Binghamton University prides itself on producing research that has practical impacts on the local community. Faculty and students in this program are encouraged to work in tangent on research projects that integrate theories and methods to address real-world problems. Students are also encouraged to collaborate with faculty across the University to support the development of interdisciplinary and methodologically rigorous research on multifaceted issues.

After You Graduate

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, sustainability professionals may follow a variety of career paths, but they all "promote environmental protection, social responsibility and profitability.” Our first-of-its-kind Sustainable Communities program integrates the sciences, social sciences and the humanities to expand your job opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sustainable Communities

Research Methods

Sustainability Colloquium

Environmental Policy

Economic Development
Advanced Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions with recommended date shown above.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development View 155 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee
Transcripts from each college or university that you have attended
Personal statement of 2 to 3 pages describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Work experience or evidence of improvement as an undergraduate may be taken into account for students with lower undergraduate GPAs. Please contact the program director to discuss your academic record.
Two letters of recommendation
Professional writing sample or essay of 500-800 words on a relevant topic
GRE scores are not required but are welcomed

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year
Out-of-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

Internships, research opportunities and more

After You Graduate

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Binghamton

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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