Environmental Systems Management M.S.

The mission of the Programs for Sustainable Planning and Development is to provide a professionally-oriented education to a student body with diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds. Both the program in City and Regional Planning and the program in Urban Environment al Systems Management focus on participatory planning and sustainable development, while stressing an interdisciplinary approach. Students graduate equipped with the theory, technical, and collaborative skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to plan for economic, environment al, and social justice in urban neighborhoods and regions. Alumni play leading roles in a broad spectrum of jobs in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Contact the PSPD office for a list of the most recently offered courses.

 

The Master of Science in Urban Environmental Systems Management

Semester 1

Environmental Law                                            3

Planning for Sustainable Communities                 3

The Science of Sustainability                              3

Electives (recommended)                                   5

Semester 2

Environmental Economics                                   3

Solid Waste, Water Quality & Energy Policy          3

Environmental Impact Assessment                      3

Environmental Economics                                   3

Semester 3 - Summer

Capstone                                                          2

Elective (recommended)                                     3

(Option of Sustainable Business Studio)               5

Semester 4

Sustainable Place Based Studio                           5

Elective (recommended)                                     4

Total Credits Required                                   40