MA in Climate and Society

Columbia University (Climate School) · New York, United States

Master'sClimate science & societyFull-time

One-year master connecting climate science with policy, economics and society.

Key facts

Duration

12 months (1 year)

Language

English

Format

Full-time

Tuition

62,000 USD total

Intake

September (fall)

Specialization tracks

Climate PolicyClimate RiskAdaptation

Curriculum modules

Climate Science for Decision-Making — Applied climate science.
Climate Impacts & Adaptation — Managing climate risk.
Thesis / Practicum — Applied research.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers
Statement of purpose and recommendation letters

Career destinations

Climate Risk Analyst — Finance / insurance
Policy Advisor — Government / NGO

Related programmes

Master of Environmental Management (MEM) — Yale School of the Environment
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Master of Science (Environment and Sustainability) — University of Michigan (School for Environment and Sustainability)
Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) — UC Santa Barbara (Bren School)
MPA in Environmental Science and Policy — Columbia University (SIPA / Climate School)
MS in Sustainability Management — Columbia University (SPS / Climate School)

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