Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making St. John's University

Overview

The Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making M.A. at St. John's University provides students with the essential skills to navigate the complex intersection of environmental science and public policy. This professional programme is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving global community that requires expertise across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Why Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making at St. John's University?

Grounded in the university's Vincentian mission, the programme emphasises social justice and the disproportionate impact of environmental catastrophes on underdeveloped regions. Students benefit from a flexible curriculum based at the Queens campus, offering both thesis and non-thesis tracks to suit individual research or professional goals. The programme's location in New York City provides a unique backdrop for studying urban sustainability and global policy issues.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 1640 per credit
• National fee: USD 1640 per credit
• Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum offers concentrations in either Environmental Science or Environmental Policy. Students complete core requirements alongside specialised electives and a culminating capstone, thesis, or comprehensive examination. Modules may include:

• Environmental Principles
• Methods of Environmental Analysis & Sustainability
• Biostatistics
• Environmental Chemistry
• Geographic Information Systems
• Current Topics in Waste Management
• Global Environmental Politics
• Global Energy Politics and Policy
• Green Political Theory

Careers with Environmental Sustainability and Decision Making

Graduates are prepared for diverse opportunities in both the public and private sectors, addressing the growing demand for "green" jobs. The programme equips students for roles as environmental scientists, specialists, and researchers who protect human and environmental health. Career paths often lead to positions within governmental agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and private consulting firms focused on regulatory compliance and sustainable development. According to industry data, environmental science remains one of the highest-paid science majors at the master's level, with steady projected growth in the field.