Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Human Environment Relations - Sustainable Design Studies in Ithaca United States | Cornell University
Cornell University
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Ithaca United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The M.S. in Human Environment Relations is built upon these core principles: Creating the knowledge foundation for shaping, designing, and overseeing physical spaces demands methodical, evidence-based investigation. The configuration of our surroundings influences both personal and institutional behaviors. Environment users vary widely, each with distinct requirements. Personal attributes like gender, life stage, family dynamics, and responsibilities impact our spatial needs. Similarly, organizational aspects including workplace culture, objectives, and framework contribute to determining architectural forms and usage. Effective environmental planning, design, and stewardship must account for all stakeholders, from property owners and executives to employees, residents, medical patients, and learners. Grasping human and institutional requirements is equally vital as comprehending financial, technical, and visual considerations in shaping our built environment. The methodologies behind environmental planning and management carry equal weight to the tangible designs they produce.
Sustainable Design Studies explores cultivating a fresh perspective rooted in questioning conventional logic, profound respect for living systems, and comprehensive awareness of humanity's evolving relationship with nature across historical and cultural landscapes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The M.S. degree is a two-year, post-professional degree program intended for students with a wide variety of undergraduate degrees who want to study the relationship between people and their physical surroundings, some aspect of facility planning and management, human factors, and design.
M.S. candidates must also select a minor from fields throughout the University. Students should identify their minor committee members early on in the program to ensure they have time to take the minor's required courses, typically 1-2 courses total.
Academic Statement of Purpose (within 500 words)
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
GRE general test (The desired combined score should be greater than or equal to 310for the new scoring system effective November 2011or, a combined score of 1200 for the old scoring system.)
English Language Proficiency Requirement - as an international applicant, you must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by taking a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. (See exceptions)
TOEFL - test for International students (DEA overall minimum: 105, plus Graduate School minimums must be met for each section: writing: 20, listening: 15, reading: 20, speaking: 22)
OR IELTS - The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS
M.S. candidates must also select a minor from fields throughout the University. Students should identify their minor committee members early on in the program to ensure they have time to take the minor's required courses, typically 1-2 courses total.
Academic Statement of Purpose (within 500 words)
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
GRE general test (The desired combined score should be greater than or equal to 310for the new scoring system effective November 2011or, a combined score of 1200 for the old scoring system.)
English Language Proficiency Requirement - as an international applicant, you must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by taking a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. (See exceptions)
TOEFL - test for International students (DEA overall minimum: 105, plus Graduate School minimums must be met for each section: writing: 20, listening: 15, reading: 20, speaking: 22)
OR IELTS - The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS
Tuition
USD
20,800