Overview

This program in Energy and Environment at Boston University prepares students for professional opportunities in energy-related fields by employers in the private sector (e.g., consulting companies, electric utilities), the government sector (e.g., Energy Information Administration, public utility commissions), and nongovernmental organizations (e.g., Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc.).

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of (a) one or more current energy and/or environmental issues along multiple dimensions (resources, technologies, and markets), and the relationship of these dimensions to (b) fundamental concepts from economics and other social science disciplines (e.g., political science/international relations, or law), and (c) fundamental concepts from natural science.
Demonstrate knowledge of quantitative and qualitative theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches used to analyze environmental problems and understand the effectiveness of policy interventions.
Quantitatively analyze data and perform simulation modeling to characterize the impacts of energy and environmental policies on human systems.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, concepts in the natural and social sciences as they relate to environmental issues, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the broader societal consequences of one or more environmental problems and policies.
Apply analytical techniques from statistics, spatial science, and economics to solve qualitative and quantitative problems in the design and implementation of policies to address environmental issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multivariate Analysis for Geographers
Energy, Society, and the Environment
Methods of Environmental Policy Analysis
World Oil Markets
Food, Energy, and Water Policy or CAS EE 528 US Environmental Policy
Regional Energy Modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Personal Statement
Three (3) letters of recommendation
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Test scores
GREs are required for all applicants, but they can be waived for applicants who demonstrate proficiency in quantitative analysis with prior approval from the program director.
English proficiency scores via the TOEFLs, IELTS, or Duolingo are required of international students

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

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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