The professional-school workhorse of Columbia's sustainability offerings, co-run by the School of Professional Studies and the Climate School: 36 points across five curriculum areas, taken full-time in around 16 months or part-time over years by the working New York sustainability crowd who make up much of the classroom — practitioner-taught, evening-scheduled, and unapologetically management-first.
Key facts
Duration
16 months
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Curriculum modules
Integrative sustainability management — The core management frame.
Economics, finance & quantitative analysis — The numbers side of sustainability decisions.
The physical dimensions of sustainability — Science literacy for managers.
Capstone workshop — Team consulting project for an external client.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree; professional experience valued
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers
Statement of purpose, CV and recommendation letters
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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