Overview

In the MPA-ESP, you’ll learn to drive sustainability through the formulation of policy and the management of organizations.

The Environmental Science and Policy program from Columbia University is unique in anchoring the study of sustainability policy and management in basic applied environmental science, providing you with a complex understanding of the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.

With the MPA-ESP degree, you’ll learn how to manage organizational change and innovation and explore the connections among policy intent, program design, organizational capacity, and political feasibility.

Career Paths

MPA-ESP graduates secure sustainability positions in business, government, and the nonprofit sector around the world.

Their employers include Apple, the City of New York, The Sierra Club, and The World Bank Group.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Ecology

Urban Ecology

Climatology

Hydrology

Environmental Chemistry

Analytics in Environmental Science and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy View 206 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts

GRE Test Scores (or waiver)

Professional Resume

Quantitative Resume

3 Letters of Recommendation

Personal Essay

Video Question

Application Fee

Tuition Fee

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International

94482 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 94482 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

94482 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 94482 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

2638 - 5751 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Prodigy Finance Student loans to cover up to 100% of tuition and living costs

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Science and Policy.

Available Scholarships

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