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Georgetown's Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) is a collaborative degree program that merges scientific expertise with business strategy—a dynamic pairing designed to empower you to tackle pressing environmental challenges and drive sustainability initiatives across diverse organizations. Developed by the Earth Commons Institute in partnership with the McDonough School of Business and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, this program recognizes that both scientific understanding and business acumen are essential for advancing global sustainability objectives.
The MS-ESM is an intensive, 11-month, on-campus program based in Washington, D.C., blending environmental science fundamentals with core business management concepts. This interdisciplinary approach provides the holistic training required to emerge as an ethical leader in environmental and sustainability fields.
As you prepare for an environmentally focused career, you'll benefit from Washington, D.C.'s unmatched access to influential policymakers, industry specialists, international organizations, major corporations, NGOs, and government agencies. You'll be taught by pioneering sustainability educators who possess the innovative thinking, expertise, and practical skills necessary to create meaningful organizational and societal change across all sectors.