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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.
The world’s largest companies are discovering that what’s good for the environment is good for business—and that means highly skilled sustainability professionals are in high demand.
At Stevens, our sustainability management master’s students bring a variety of backgrounds, from the humanities to the hard sciences, from business to law. Here, you’ll learn how to work effectively across disciplines to bring about change that positively impacts the lives of people and the planet. You will gain a deep understanding of the science and technology that drives sustainability initiatives, as well as communications and methods for social implementation, enabling you to transform ideas into meaningful action. Our graduates go on to assume a wide range of roles, including sustainability director, corporate responsibility manager, and environmental compliance officer.
Stevens’ location in the heart of the New York metropolitan area gives students a unique view into the sustainability opportunities and challenges in a major urban environment. Our one-of-a-kind capstone program allows students to network and intern with local and regional sustainability leaders, creating valuable connections and facilitating employment opportunities. Participants in the sustainability management master’s program also have the option of pursuing a dual-degree MBA offered through the Stevens School of Business.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The faculty has been amazing and continues to provide opportunities of learning evening after graduating from the program.
It provided the opportunity to build connections and ask tons of questions for learning.
There is also a terrific opportunity to network with seminar presenters and get to know professionals in the field.
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.
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.
Despite that, you will come out a better person, with so much more practical and technical knowledge than before.
Stevens’ rich engineering background, culture of innovation, and AASHE STAR Gold rating set the university apart from similar institutions in the tri-state area.
Their passion and expertise consistently inspire, even when times get tough.
They understand how to push the student without burying them in seemingly meaningless work.
The topics range from how big-brand beauty products address sustainable product design to even how experts are modernizing the national power grid.
Stevens Capstone program enables you to get hands-on experience building & implementing sustainable initiatives with real impact in communities where we live and work.
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.
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.
This program will teach you how to solve complex problems and come up with efficient strategies.
Sustainability as a concept doesn’t pin you down to a particular field, you can explore multiple avenues. I personally focused on clean energy.
This program will shape up your career. I highly recommend it.
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.
They were always available to answer questions and help us to get the most out of every class.
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.
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.
I really appreciated the guidance I received from Dr. Sarkar and all the other professors and mentors who are involved.
Steven’s passionate sustainability management faculty include well-connected industry experts with real world project experience.
Program Director Dr. Dibyendu 'Dibs' Sarkar is a world renowned expert in environmental quality and remediation and green technology development.
Dr. Washington Braida is an expert in environmental impact assessment, life cycle analysis, industrial ecology and environmental sustainability.
Angelo Elmi, PE is the Principal Environmental Engineer of Port Authority NYNJ and an expert in environmental planning and capital project management.
Professor Adam Freedgood offers students hands-on tools to solve sustainability challenges through business strategy, data, and innovation.
Dr. George Korfiatis is founder of the Center for Environmental Systems at Stevens and is an expert in groundwater engineering and water quality.
Dr. Jon Miller is a leader in the field of coastal resilience and sustainability, and author of "Living Shoreline Engineering Guidelines."
Dr. Rosita Nunez is a former pharmaceuticals industry executive and an expert in sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility.
Discover how a master’s in sustainability management from Stevens helps you promote environmental causes at a higher level.
Learn to lead large-scale sustainability initiatives in a variety of sectors for tangible impact.
Choose part-time or full-time flexible enrollment, including an option to complete the program in three semesters.
Complete real-world projects on campus and in hybrid courses that combine in-class and online coursework for busy professionals.
With New York City just 15 minutes away, convenience combines with that classic, collegiate campus feel you love.
Customize your course of study with cutting-edge, career-relevant electives — or add a graduate certificate.
Capitalize on our nationally ranked Career Center, sustainability seminar series, networking opportunities and internship placements.