Program Overview

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT

ABOUT

The Master of Science in Sustainability Management program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and practices. The program covers various aspects of sustainability, including events and information sessions, advisory board, faculty, staff, research program, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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CURRICULUM

The curriculum is divided into several areas, including:

• Area 1: Integrative Sustainability Management
• Area 2: Economics and Quantitative Analysis
• Area 3: Physical Dimensions of Sustainability
• Area 4: Public Policy and Sustainability
• Area 5: General and Financial Management
• Case Studies
• Capstone Workshop

Area 2: Economics And Quantitative Analysis

This area consists of 2 courses (6 credits), including:

• 1 Course in General and Sustainability Economics (3 credits)
• 1 Course in Quantitative Analysis (3 credits) The economics requirement reflects the fact that sustainability managers must understand the financial costs and benefits of sustainability practice. The quantitative analysis requirement gives students the necessary tools to utilize data samples when analyzing a larger issue.

ECONOMICS COURSES

• SUMA PS4190 Economics of Sustainability Management
• SUMA PS5020 Cost Benefit Analysis
• SUMA PS5150 Energy and Sustainable Development
• SUMA PS5155 Energy Markets & Innovation
• SUMA PS5157 Carbon Markets and Global Climate Governance
• SUMA PS5160 Climate Finance and Sustainable Development
• SUMA PS5195 Accounting, Finance, and Modeling of Sustainable Investments
• SUMA PS5220 Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• SUMA PS5320 Sustainable Investing and Economic Growth
• SUMA PS5445 Impact Finance for Sustainability Practitioners
• SUMA PS5650 Solar Project Development
• SUMA PS5710 Electrification and Decarbonization – Regulatory Approaches and Strategies
• SUMA PS6132 Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS COURSES

• SUMA PS5020 Cost Benefit Analysis
• SUMA PS5021 Theory & Practice of Life Cycle Assessment
• SUMA PS5033 Decision Models & Management
• SUMA PS5035 GHG Emissions: Measuring and Minimizing the Carbon Footprint
• SUMA PS5135 Analysis for Energy Efficiency
• SUMA PS5160 Climate Finance and Sustainable Development (Online)
• SUMA PS5167 Sustainability Metrics: Corporate Decisions and Use of Data
• SUMA PS5168 Sustainability Metrics: Data, Construction and Use
• SUMA PS5169 Sustainability Metrics: Driving Urban and Corporate Change
• SUMA PS5193 Core Data Science Concepts for Sustainable Finance
• SUMA PS5205 Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability Management
• SUMA PS5255 Data Analysis and Visualization in Sustainability Management
• SUMA PS5320 Sustainable Investing and Economic Growth
• SUMA PS5715 Intelligent Energy Systems: AI & BESS in Modern Grids
• SUMA PS6132 Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis

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CERTIFICATIONS

• Sustainability Analytics
• Sustainable Finance
• Sustainable Water Management

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