Energy and Sustainability
A speciality of Environmental Policy and Management
The master’s degree specialty and graduate certificate in Energy and Sustainability can be earned entirely online or evenings on campus.
The availability of resources is the backbone of the world economy and centuries-old ways of life. The sustainable utilization of these resources is directly linked to the welfare of human life on this planet. Much of the current energy production, which supports daily life in developed, developing, and underdeveloped nations, is generated from the consumption of fossil fuels. These fuels are diminishing in quantity and in some areas damaging the environment and adding to conflict between and within societies. Sustainable systems must be considered and developed in the areas of growth, transportation, energy, policy, and business models in order to head off looming environmental, political, and humanitarian problems. This will be accomplished through a comprehensive study of sustainability in the areas of economic development, green building, land use, transportation, and water resources.
Energy development and use, energy finance, and alternative/renewable energy processes and the regulatory and policy issues that relate to these areas will also be examined within the context of sustainable systems.Students in this program learn to:
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of how non-renewable and renewable energy sources are developed, used, regulated, and financed
• Articulate a strong working knowledge of sustainability concepts
• Show an understanding of trends and issues in areas of traffic management, climate science, water supplies, and green building
• Develop plans for the integration of sustainable practices into products, business and marketing plans, environmental policies, and organizational processes
• Build finance-schemes and marketing strategies for their plans so they can be presented to an organization leader as an executable idea
Program Requirements
Total 48 credit hours
Students are required to take MALS 4020 within their first three quarters at University College
Core - 8 qtr. hrs
Professional Foundation Courses - 12 qtr. hrs
Speciality Courses - 16 qtr. hrs
Further Study - 12 qtr. hrs
Admissions Requirements
Candidates for Master's degree programs are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Entrance examinations such as the GRE or GMAT are NOT required.
An earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required.
Applicants must have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Applicants with lower GPAs may be accepted on a provisional basis.
The applicant's professional commitment and written language skills are evaluated through the essay, and the confidential recommendations, both submitted as part of the admissions packet.
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you’ll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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