| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-08-26 | - |
| 2026-08-26 | - |
| 2027-08-26 | - |
Program Overview
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
ABOUT
- Events and Information Sessions
- Advisory Board
- Faculty
- Staff
- SPM Research Program
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ADMISSIONS
- How to Apply
- Deadlines
- Tuition & Financing
- International Students
- Admission FAQs
- Prospective Students
- Accelerated Program
CURRICULUM
- Area 1: Integrative Sustainability Management
- Case Studies
- Capstone Workshop
- Area 2: Economics and Quantitative Analysis
- Area 3: Physical Dimensions of Sustainability
- Area 4: Public Policy and Sustainability
- Area 5: General and Financial Management
STUDENTS
- Student Resources
- Admitted Students
- Courses & Registration
- Student Community
CERTIFICATIONS
- Sustainability Analytics
- Sustainable Finance
- Sustainable Water Management
CAREERS
- Career Resources
- Alumni
ADMISSIONS CONFIRMATION
After submitting the enrollment deposit, admitted students will receive their UNI in an email within a few business days and will then be able to activate their UNI and LionMail (Columbia Gmail).
COMPLETE ENROLLMENT NEXT STEPS
Admitted students must complete the next steps to be ready to register for classes.
ATTEND A PROGRAM EVENT
Admitted students can attend a program event while waiting to receive more information about course registration.
PREPARE FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New students will meet fellow peers and faculty and learn about the resources that will help foster their academic and professional success.
FALL 2025 PROGRAM ORIENTATION
The Fall 2025 Program Orientation will take place on August 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Faculty House.
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR NEW STUDENTS
- Columbia University SPS Homepage
- Academic Calendar
- Vergil
- Columbia Residential
- Off-Campus Housing Resources
- International Students and Scholars Office
- Directory of Classes
- Billing Schedule
- Student Financial Planning
- SPS Engage
- Climate School Events
- SPS Academic Resource Center
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