Overview

Common core. Custom path. Capstone finish.

The professional master's degree program prepares students for leadership positions in environmental sustainability.

The Environment and Sustainability program's hallmarks are:

Field-based learning
Applied professional training
The use of scientific knowledge to inform management decisions

Practical, effective approaches to changing behavior

Common core: University of Michigan students gain a common foundation in ecological science, environmental governance, and integrated assessment via two core courses and are offered the opportunity to advance quantitative skills during an intensive workshop prior to the start of their program.Custom path: Students join the SEAS program from over 100 different undergraduate majors and, after completing the common core, may specialize in one or more of the following fields of study:

Behavior, Education, and Communication
Conservation Ecology
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Analysis for Sustainability

Sustainable Design & Technology
Sustainable Enterprise
Natural Systems Core
Social Systems Core

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ann Arbor, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 155 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Transcripts
Résumé
Aone-page letter to the Steering Committee requesting admission. This letter will include the proposed course of study and, for students already in a U-M program, a signature endorsement by the student's advisor
Students already enrolled in a Rackham or non-Rackham graduate degree program must complete at least one term before applying

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

23335 USD / year

≈ 23335 USD / year
Out-of-State

23335 USD / year

≈ 23335 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11787 USD / year

≈ 11787 USD / year

Living costs

Ann Arbor

United States

1025 - 1870 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Common core. Custom path. Capstone finish.

The Environment and Sustainability program's hallmarks are:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Ann Arbor

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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