MS Sustainable Development at University of Miami

Programme overview

The STEM and social science MS draws on physical and human geography, sustainability economics, conservation science and sustainability science to prepare students for advanced study and careers in international development.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Geography and Regional Studies | Duration: 30 credit hours; one-year full-time or two-year part-time | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Foundations (research design, development studies, economics of sustainable development), methods courses, 6 credits of applications electives (e.g. Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Food Systems) and a capstone: internship (non-thesis) or master's thesis.

Career pathways

Careers in international development at firms, agencies, NGOs and governments, and PhD study in development studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university,. Online Application. Completed online application. Application Fee. An $85.00 non-refundable application fee is paid online upon submission of the application. Statement of Purpose. Statement of purpose reflecting the student's goals in the program. The statement of purpose should be no more than two pages in length. Letters of Recommendation. Three letters of recommendation must be provided. Official Transcripts. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Official transcripts in languages other than English must also be submitted with a certified English translation. Prior Coursework. The student should demonstrate evidence of at least six (6) credits of quantitative or qualitative methods, GIS, or other analytics coursework, or equivalent professional experience. Copy of the student's resume. Grade Point Average (GPA). A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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