MSc in Sustainability (Thesis) in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota

The M.S. in sustainability equips you to pursue interdisciplinary, solution-focused research. Customize your studies to align with your passions across sustainability's three core areas: environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability.
Sustainability involves tackling complex problems and discovering ways to create meaningful global change. As a USD sustainability student, you'll collaborate with local communities to rehabilitate natural habitats, utilize campus resources as a living sustainability lab, and conduct hands-on research along the Missouri River to examine ecological systems and human influences on the Missouri National Recreational River.

Being the sole regional institution offering both undergraduate and graduate sustainability programs, we're meeting the urgent employment needs of this expanding sector. Earning a graduate sustainability degree opens doors to careers in conservation, sustainability leadership across various sectors, environmental consulting, policy development, and regulatory work. Our experienced professors prioritize practical learning, providing personalized guidance, research projects, and mentorship throughout your academic journey.