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Engineering

Climate Solutions at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Climate Solutions (MCS) at Rausser College offers a focused curriculum tailored to the evolving demands of the job market in climate-related fields. The program is built around teaching students how to accelerate the implementation of solutions that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions or protect against the harms of climate change through adaptation, with an awareness of equity and justice. This 29-unit program provides core knowledge and practical skills needed by professionals to excel in various sectors dealing with climate challenges.

Faculty: Rausser College of Natural Resources  |  Department: Rausser College of Natural Resources  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Eight Core Courses Foundational courses designed to provide shared knowledge and skills, and to build community among a diverse cohort of students (2 units each): Organizational, Political, and Societal Change for Climate Solutions Climate Science and Impacts Economic Insights for Climate Solutions Climate and Energy Policy & Politics Technological & Nature-Based Solutions Business Solutions & Industry Pathways Data Sciences for Climate Solutions Carbon Accounting & Lifecycle Analysis Real World & Applied Learning Courses Courses designed to connect academic learning with the real-world solutions and practices: Colloquium (1 unit per semester) Capstone Project (5 units split between Fall and Spring): Practical application of learned concepts through real-world projects, pre-approved to align with track specialization Electives (6 units) Electives allow for deeper exploration and specialization, with a pre-approved list that draws from across RCNR and other campus units to ensure relevance to the selected track.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Business, Environment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For the application process, it is not mandatory to submit GRE or GMAT scores; however, a quantitative resume that demonstrates relevant quantitative skills and experiences is required.

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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