Program Overview

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Masters of the Environment

The Masters of the Environment (MENV) program is a graduate program that focuses on sustainability, energy, and environment. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex environmental challenges facing the world today.

About the Program

The MENV program is housed in the Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Complex (SEEC) building, which is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a hub for sustainability and environmental research and education. The program is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a range of resources and support services to help students succeed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The MENV program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. The program offers a range of resources and support services, including a dialogic skills workshop series, environmental justice resources, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Admissions

The MENV program offers a range of admission options, including a master's degree and a dual degree with the MBA program. The program is designed to be flexible and accommodating, with a range of specializations and electives available to help students tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

Class Profile

The MENV program is designed to be highly interactive and collaborative, with a strong focus on experiential learning and community engagement. The program is highly selective, with a small class size that allows for personalized attention and mentorship.

Frequently Asked Questions

The MENV program offers a range of resources and support services to help students navigate the application and admission process. The program also offers a range of financial aid and scholarship options to help make the program more accessible and affordable.

Academics

The MENV program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in sustainability, energy, and environment. The program offers a range of specializations and electives, including:

• Environmental & Natural Resources Policy
• Renewable & Sustainable Energy
• Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Urban Resilience & Sustainability
• Dual Specialization

Core Curriculum

The MENV program offers a range of core courses that provide a foundation in sustainability, energy, and environment. The program also offers a range of electives and specializations that allow students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

Specializations

The MENV program offers a range of specializations that allow students to focus on a specific area of interest. The program also offers a range of electives and courses that provide a comprehensive education in sustainability, energy, and environment.

Experiential Learning

The MENV program is designed to be highly experiential, with a strong focus on hands-on learning and community engagement. The program offers a range of experiential learning opportunities, including:

• Capstone Project
• Current Capstone Partners
• Capstone Guidance for International Students

Pathways

The MENV program offers a range of pathways that allow students to focus on a specific area of interest. The program offers the following pathways:

• Corporate Sustainability Pathway
• Law, Policy, and Planning Pathway
• Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation Pathway

Career

The MENV program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a range of careers related to sustainability, energy, and environment. The program offers a range of career resources and support services, including:

• Alumni Success Stories & Outcomes
• Professional Development Services & Resources
• 6-Month Post-Graduation Employment Data

People

The MENV program is led by a team of experienced faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive education in sustainability, energy, and environment. The program also offers a range of resources and support services, including:

• Program Administration
• Specialization Leads
• Faculty
• Career Advisors
• MENV Student Council
• Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs)

Corporate Sustainability Pathway

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway is a suite of courses that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in corporate sustainability. The pathway is designed to be flexible and accommodating, with a range of courses and electives available to help students tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

What is a Pathway?

A pathway is a suite of courses that provides students with recommended skills, knowledge, and tools for a specific industry or career. The Corporate Sustainability Pathway is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in corporate sustainability.

Career Paths

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a range of careers related to corporate sustainability. The pathway offers the following career paths:

• Director of Business Operations
• Energy and Sustainability Consultant
• Chief Strategy Officer
• Director of Community Engagement
• Business Development Coordinator
• ESG Consultant

Capstone Project Examples

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway offers a range of capstone project examples that provide students with hands-on experience in corporate sustainability. The pathway offers the following capstone project examples:

• 2024 – Thule, ORR
• 2023 – Crocs, Exxel Outdoors, Buttnski
• 2022 – Colorado Outdoors, Vail Resorts
• 2021 – Bluebird Backcountry

Environmental Responsibility

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in environmental responsibility. The pathway offers a range of courses and electives that focus on environmental responsibility, including:

• Sustainable Business Practices (ENVM 5078)
• Sustainability and Social Impact Reporting (ENVM 6100)
• GHG Accounting and Management (ENVM 6100)
• Circular Economy and Sustainability (ENVM 5077)
• Supply Chain Management for Food and Fiber (ENVM 5028)

Social Responsibility

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in social responsibility. The pathway offers a range of courses and electives that focus on social responsibility, including:

• Sustainable Business Practices (ENVM 5078)
• Sustainability and Social Impact Reporting (ENVM 6100)
• GHG Accounting and Management (ENVM 6100)
• Circular Economy and Sustainability (ENVM 5077)
• Supply Chain Management for Food and Fiber (ENVM 5028)

Governance and Ethics

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in governance and ethics. The pathway offers a range of courses and electives that focus on governance and ethics, including:

• Sustainable Business Practices (ENVM 5078)
• Sustainability and Social Impact Reporting (ENVM 6100)
• GHG Accounting and Management (ENVM 6100)
• Circular Economy and Sustainability (ENVM 5077)
• Supply Chain Management for Food and Fiber (ENVM 5028)

Economic Responsibility

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in economic responsibility. The pathway offers a range of courses and electives that focus on economic responsibility, including:

• Sustainable Business Practices (ENVM 5078)
• Sustainability and Social Impact Reporting (ENVM 6100)
• GHG Accounting and Management (ENVM 6100)
• Circular Economy and Sustainability (ENVM 5077)
• Supply Chain Management for Food and Fiber (ENVM 5028)

Suggested Courses

The Corporate Sustainability Pathway offers a range of suggested courses that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in corporate sustainability. The pathway offers the following suggested courses:

• Sustainable Business Practices (ENVM 5078)
• Sustainability and Social Impact Reporting (ENVM 6100)
• GHG Accounting and Management (ENVM 6100)
• Circular Economy and Sustainability (ENVM 5077)
• Supply Chain Management for Food and Fiber (ENVM 5028)
• Consulting in Practice (ENVM 5070)
• B-Impact Clinic (ENVM 5061)
• Supply Chain Management (MBAX 6460)
• ESG Reporting and Analysis (MBAX 5820)
• Sustainable Venturing (MBAX 6130)
• Product Life Cycle Assessment (ENVM 5085)
• Climate Action Planning (LAWS)