Master of Science [M.Sc] Sustainability Science

at Columbia University

Modules

• Fundamentals of Sustainability Science
• Capstone Workshop in Sustainability Science
• Observing and Understanding Sea Level Change
• Predicting the Effects of Climate Change on Global Forests
• Environmental Sustainability Indicators: Construction and Use
• Remote Sensing for Aquatic Environments
• Statistics, Data Analysis and Coding for Sustainability Science
• Climate Science for Decision Makers: Modeling, Analysis, and Applications
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Sustainability Science
• Monitoring and Analysis of Marine and Estuary Systems
• Statistics, Data Analysis and Coding for Sustainability Science

 DEMONSTRATED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
 

If your primary language is not English, you must provide official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS unless both of the following are true:
 

The language of instruction of your undergraduate degree conferring institution is English, and you completed two or more years at the institution.
 

Applicant total scores must meet the Columbia SPS minimum requirement of 100 (TOEFL iBT) or 7.0 (IELTS) to be admissible. You will be required to enter your test scores or your anticipated testing date within the online application, and official test score reports will be required for your application to be considered complete and ready for admission review. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years after your test date. Applicants receiving scores below the posted minimums may be advised to apply directly to the American Language Program. 

The cost of studying at Columbia University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $70380 annually, to study in Columbia University

Graduates are prepared for management and leadership positions in which they oversee science and other technical staff.  Examples of typical job titles of Sustainability Science graduates include: ​
 

• Director, Division of Environmental Science and Assessment

• Program Manager of Environmental Technologies

• Supervisor, Environmental Monitoring

• Environmental Engineer

• Environmental Compliance Specialist

• Chief Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The students and alumni of the program benefit from the Earth Institute Professional Development Program. The program’s initiatives enrich classroom learning, as students and alumni prepare to enter or advance in the field of sustainability management. The program focuses on skill building, access to leading practitioners, career networking, and specialized job search strategies and tools. Students also have access to personalized career counseling. Those students with more than 10 years of experience may join an Experienced Hire Career Action Group, which connects them with a career coach to discuss the specific needs of experienced professionals.