Overview

Our program integrates scientific knowledge, policy analysis, and practical skills to empower students to create sustainable solutions that balance ecological integrity, economic viability, and social equity. Through collaborative learning, community engagement, and hands-on experiences, we strive to inspire a new generation of leaders committed to fostering resilient ecosystems and sustainable communities for a healthier planet.

Key facts

Chatham's MSEM program incorporates real-world experience into its curriculum. By collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, nonprofits, and innovative businesses, you will engage in live projects, address pressing sustainability challenges, and develop the skills needed to create meaningful impact.

Collaborations with local businesses, government, non-profits, farms, purveyors, and restaurants across the region provide students with hands-on, experiential learning that sets the Falk College apart. Sustainability graduate students have completed projects with the City of Pittsburgh, the Borough of Mars, Middlesex Community Action, the Millvale Community Development Corporation, and the Millvale and Triboro Ecodistricts, among others.

Not sure if the MSEM is right for you? The Master of Sustainability (MSUS) program in the Falk College prepares students with full-scale thinking to act upon our important local and large-scale global problems and be the agents of change that corporations, governments, and other organizations need to lead their sustainability initiatives.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Management View 153 other Masters in Sustainable Development 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.

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General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with less than a 3.0 who show extreme promise through other achievements may be granted conditional admission.
Completed Application Form, which includes submission of the following documents:
Curriculum vitae or resume
Admissions Essay
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from an academic source
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, sent directly by the institutions
Additional writing sample (optional, but encouraged)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18750 USD / year

≈ 18750 USD / year
Out-of-State

18750 USD / year

≈ 18750 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18750 USD / year

≈ 18750 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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