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A joint program of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Whitman School of Management leverages the national reputations and programmatic strengths of both schools in preparing students to be versatile, multidisciplinary, forward thinking experts and leaders ready to take on the important challenges across the globe related to sustainability.

This program is designed for those who are passionate about sustainability and seek an interdisciplinary approach that features experts in business, policy, governance, and entrepreneurship and will prepare students with the knowledge and skills to manage programs and lead organizations in addressing the challenging issues of sustainability in a complex global environment.

A key component of this program is that students will take courses from both Maxwell and Whitman ensuring that students learn about sustainability from a variety of perspectives, such as economics, entrepreneurship, environmental studies, international affairs, public administration, political science, statistics, sociology and supply chain management.

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Semesters to Complete

Credit Hours

100

STEM-Designated

Pontarelli Professor of Environmental Sustainability & Finance

Jay Golden

"It's exciting to work with our students as they gain the knowledge and technical skills that position them for impactful careers in sustainability leadership. Most MSOP students put these skills into practice with at least two organizations as technical consultants, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace."

Master's in Sustainable Organizations and Public Policy

Jennifer Sadler ’25 M.S.

"I am the very first student to enroll in the new program. The degree seemed very holistic to me, and I thought it would give me an edge in finding a career leading organizations in addressing the challenging issues of sustainability in a complex global environment."

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship

Paul Momtaz

"Over the past two or three years, you can see a soaring interest in the mindset of students who feel compelled to bring awareness of sustainability into the workplace. This is, of course, of great interest and importance to me, as well, and I am eager to work with our students and partners to further the impact of sustainability both at the Whitman School and beyond."

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