The M.A. in Environmental Sustainability and Management (M.A.E.S.) program offers a graduate degree for busy professionals who want to:

• study an innovative environmental sustainability & management curriculum.
• enjoy the flexibility to live and learn from anywhere in the world.
• customize their degree to fit their career goals.
• learn from environmental leaders.
• enhance their careers.
  
  

What sets us apart

Our innovative program blends the natural and social sciences in multidisciplinary coursework. Goucher’s M.A.E.S. program integrates environmental science with policy and justice frameworks creating a STEM postgraduate degree accessible to students from diverse, non-science undergraduate backgrounds.

Flexibility is key

• Learn where you are.
• Study 100% online or opt for a hybrid format with a mix of online and in-person classes.
• Convenient online classes in the evening via Zoom.
• In-person classes at our beautiful Baltimore campus.
• Courses offered in spring, summer, and fall.
• Experience our optional study abroad to Nepal.
  
  

Where will this program take me?

Environmental injustice, species extinction, climate change, and resource depletion are all increasing concerns for humanity. A graduate degree in environmental sustainability and management equips you to tackle these challenges using the tools of science, policy, system dynamics, and environmental management.

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Tuition & scholarships

The total estimated program cost for the M.A. in Environmental Sustainability and Management program is $1,030 per credit based on the current tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. Most students receive awards in the form of a tuition discount.

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How to apply

Applications for the Fall 2025 semester are due July 25th. Applicants will be required to submit a resume, undergraduate transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a 1-2 page essay discussing your interest in the program.

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