Overview

Human activities are changing Earth’s land surface, oceans, coasts, atmosphere, biological diversity, water cycle, and biogeochemical cycles. To analyze these changes demands graduate-level research and technical expertise with a strong background in environmental and sustainability science, and environmental policy.

Key facts

The master's of environmental management program is geared toward those with a strong background in environmental and sustainability science, and environmental policy by providing advanced quantitative and analytical knowledge, integrated geospatial technology skills, and a breath of professional component that includes business, economics and communication.

Earth’s systems are experiencing extraordinary changes. Earth System Science and Policy’s M.E.M. at the University of North Dakota offers an interdisciplinary education preparing you to be a part of the next generation of leaders that will help individuals, companies, and society solve pressing sustainability problems.With this UND graduate program, you'll have opportunities to:

Implement your knowledge for practical applications, especially through a successful internship/applied project experience.
Prepare, or progress in your career path with a broad set of skills and strong knowledge of environmental policy and environmental and resource economics, combined with a professional component that includes quantitative reasoning and analytics, project management, business, and communication.
Master cutting edge technology to help address changes occurring in areas such as land and water resources, environmental and natural economics, environmental science and policy, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Policy & Science
The Biosphere
Energy Issues and Earth Systems
Ecosystem Services: Valuing Nature in a Market Society
Earth Systems Processes and Vulnerability
Advanced Topics in Geospatial Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Two complete sets of official transcripts (one with English translation) for all undergraduate and graduate work attempted.
Official copy of your diploma or degree certificate (if you have already received your degree).
Three letters of reference.
Statement of purpose.
Required English test scores (TOEFL scores older than two years are not valid and will not be accepted). All test scores must be sent directly by ETS.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25614 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16265 USD / year

≈ 16265 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12807 USD / year

≈ 12807 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 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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