Building Careers
The Stevens Sustainability Management Masters Program is preparing me to handle complex problems, and has helped me come up with innovative solutions to help me throughout my career in government.
Sustainability Management Master's Program
Transform your passion for sustainability into a rewarding career that impacts the lives of people and our planet.
Leading companies are discovering that what’s good for the environment is also good for business—and the demand for qualified sustainability professionals is growing at a rapid rate. The MS in Sustainability Management at Stevens prepares you to meet this demand head-on and equips you with the tools to lead in this new era of sustainable development.
Progress on sustainability requires a holistic approach, with contributors from all areas of expertise, bridging the gap between scientific progress and social implementation. In the sustainability management master’s program, students coming from the humanities, social sciences, business, policy or law will gain advanced knowledge of the science and technology of sustainability to drive action. Students with engineering, design and science backgrounds will develop the soft skills and management abilities required to lead. All students will learn to work effectively across silos and disciplines to lead bigger initiatives for systemic change.
Stevens is also home to a number of world-class research centers where students can engage with advanced innovations in environmental and energy sustainability.
The Stevens Advantage
Located on the west bank of the Hudson River, just 15 minutes from New York City, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, the Stevens campus offers our students unique vantage points for studying sustainability of mega urban systems. We connect our students to the local and regional sustainability leaders via the 'meet the speaker' session in our weekly Sustainability Seminar Series and through our one-of-a-kind capstone program where students get an opportunity to learn directly from these leaders working with them as their interns.
Dual-Degree MBA
The sustainability management master's program offers the option to pursue a dual MBA degree with the Stevens School of Business.
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What Students Are Saying
Practical Learning
This program is very practical. It’s a good fit for people interested in sustainability to learn firsthand from experienced professionals. Plus, our class has a great time together.
Viravid Na Nagara, Class of 2018
Individual Attention
The Sustainability Management program at Stevens is quite different from other programs. The teacher-student ratio is quite low, so the program director provides careful attention to every student.
Pallabi Mukherjee, Class of 2018
Focused on the Future
I really enjoy being a part of the Sustainability Management program. The professors in this program care about the students and the goal of protecting the environment.
Rosemarie Suarez, Class of 2018
I wanted to pursue this degree program because I am passionate about Sustainability and the impact its idea has in society.
I chose Stevens as the school to further study my career in this field because I believe they have the best program for getting more involved in this area of expertise.
Christopher Reid, Class of 2020
I have had the pleasure being mentored by some very wise individuals across many different companies and schools whose common goal is to watch me succeed in all of my future endeavors.
The faculty has been amazing and continues to provide opportunities of learning evening after graduating from the program.
Christopher Reid, Class of 2020
I personally like how small and personable the program is.
It provided the opportunity to build connections and ask tons of questions for learning.
Christopher Reid, Class of 2020
The program gives me the opportunity to learn sustainability–from engineering, regulation, and business– from brilliant minds.
There is also a terrific opportunity to network with seminar presenters and get to know professionals in the field.
Hongzhi "Greg" Wu, Class of 2021
I truly love the atmosphere of every class.
Perhaps it’s just characteristic of graduate school, but it’s invigorating being treated as a peer, and not an ignorant student that must be micromanaged.
Frances Levy, Class of 2022
Every faculty member does their best to accommodate each student and facilitate the best possible learning experience.
The faculty trust that we have the desire to learn and drive to do what we must to succeed. It’s validating to have that level of respect.
Frances Levy, Class of 2022
You will be challenged, you will feel frustrated, and you will be asked to think in ways in which you hadn’t before.
Despite that, you will come out a better person, with so much more practical and technical knowledge than before.
Frances Levy, Class of 2022
The Sustainability Management Program offered me the chance to deepen my environmental knowledge & broaden my skill set across a variety of inter-disciplinary fields.
Stevens’ rich engineering background, culture of innovation, and AASHE STAR Gold rating set the university apart from similar institutions in the tri-state area.
John Turner, Class of 2021
Stevens’ faculty is diverse & excellent. Their ability to adjust seamlessly to the pandemic, seemingly overnight, is a testament to their focus on the student.
Their passion and expertise consistently inspire, even when times get tough.
John Turner, Class of 2021
Many [Stevens faculty] are working-experts in their respective fields—they understand what it means to work a full time job, and go to school at night.
They understand how to push the student without burying them in seemingly meaningless work.
John Turner, Class of 2021
The Sustainability Seminar Series has been a crucial tool to exposing students to real-world industry experts across a variety of disciplines.
The topics range from how big-brand beauty products address sustainable product design to even how experts are modernizing the national power grid.
John Turner, Class of 2021
Community Impact
Stevens Capstone program enables you to get hands-on experience building & implementing sustainable initiatives with real impact in communities where we live and work.
John Turner, Class of 2021
The program helped me discover a passion for sustainable business and project management.
Some of the greatest challenges and most rewarding triumphs come from working with teams composed of students trying to solve the business world’s toughest problems.
John Turner, Class of 2021
All the faculty for the program are well informed professionals who have a vast depth of knowledge.
I look at Dr. Dibyendu Sarkar who is the head of the program as a role model personally. I have learned quite a bit from him.
Nishant Shyamsundar, Class of 2020
This program taught me management skills. I already had a technical background but this program taught me how to think out of the box and be more efficient with my work.
This program will teach you how to solve complex problems and come up with efficient strategies.
Nishant Shyamsundar, Class of 2020
The best part about the program is the freedom of choice.
Sustainability as a concept doesn’t pin you down to a particular field, you can explore multiple avenues. I personally focused on clean energy.
Nishant Shyamsundar, Class of 2020
I got hired as an acting plant manager at a major manufacturing facility with zero work experience and some background in engineering.
This program will shape up your career. I highly recommend it.
Nishant Shyamsundar, Class of 2020
I wanted to pursue this program because it provided me with the flexibility to apply the fundamentals of sustainability management to the specific career path I was interested in.
I decided to pursue the program specifically at Stevens because it was a great opportunity to be a part of an innovative and growing program with a unique opportunity to really shape my education.
Angelo Falabella, Class of 2019
The faculty was extremely helpful and supportive.
They were always available to answer questions and help us to get the most out of every class.
Angelo Falabella, Class of 2019
The capstone projects were invaluable real-world experiences. My group project involved extensive coordination and meetings with the school's administration, as well as various other stakeholders.
My individual project was an extension of this, where I was working even more closely with members of the administration to develop plans for real-world projects to advance sustainability at Stevens.
Angelo Falabella, Class of 2019
I attribute my public speaking and technical writing skills largely to this program.
These skills have proved to be invaluable in my current role, as I am constantly presenting on a daily basis to a variety of audiences.
Angelo Falabella, Class of 2019
The best thing about the program for me was the personal attention.
I really appreciated the guidance I received from Dr. Sarkar and all the other professors and mentors who are involved.
Angelo Falabella, Class of 2019
Stevens’ World-Class Faculty
Steven’s passionate sustainability management faculty include well-connected industry experts with real world project experience.
Dr. Dibyendu Sarkar
Program Director Dr. Dibyendu 'Dibs' Sarkar is a world renowned expert in environmental quality and remediation and green technology development.
Washington J. Braida
Dr. Washington Braida is an expert in environmental impact assessment, life cycle analysis, industrial ecology and environmental sustainability.
Angelo Elmi
Angelo Elmi, PE is the Principal Environmental Engineer of Port Authority NYNJ and an expert in environmental planning and capital project management.
Adam Freedgood
Professor Adam Freedgood offers students hands-on tools to solve sustainability challenges through business strategy, data, and innovation.
George Korfiatis
Dr. George Korfiatis is founder of the Center for Environmental Systems at Stevens and is an expert in groundwater engineering and water quality.
Jon Miller
Dr. Jon Miller is a leader in the field of coastal resilience and sustainability, and author of "Living Shoreline Engineering Guidelines."
Rosita Nunez
Dr. Rosita Nunez is a former pharmaceuticals industry executive and an expert in sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility.
Designed to Sustain Great Careers
Discover how a master’s in sustainability management from Stevens helps you promote environmental causes at a higher level.
Prepare to Lead
Learn to lead large-scale sustainability initiatives in a variety of sectors for tangible impact.
Find the Right Fit
Choose part-time or full-time flexible enrollment, including an option to complete the program in three semesters.
Flexible Learning Options
Complete real-world projects on campus and in hybrid courses that combine in-class and online coursework for busy professionals.
Minutes from Manhattan
With New York City just 15 minutes away, convenience combines with that classic, collegiate campus feel you love.
Design Your Own Path
Customize your course of study with cutting-edge, career-relevant electives — or add a graduate certificate.
Make Way for Success
Capitalize on our nationally ranked Career Center, sustainability seminar series, networking opportunities and internship placements.