Master of Sustainability Solutions (MSUS)
Arizona State University
Description
The MSUS program focuses on the application of established knowledge in sustainability and prepares students to develop solutions, working with stakeholders on sustainability challenges using a sustainability framework. The program is also designed to prepare students to apply sustainability principles and approaches to careers in a variety of fields, addressing complex human and environmental challenges. Students will have a knowledge base and skill set to bring sustainability solutions to corporate, government and NGO sectors. Students begin the program with a foundation in sustainability theory and methods, then are allowed to take electives in an area of interest. A distinguishing element of the Master of Sustainability Solutions program is its applied approach and emphasis on solutions. This includes a course on managing sustainability projects as well as the capstone experience, in which students do an applied project in lieu of a thesis. Students are encouraged to apply sustainability principles and approaches to their chosen career field. They will be teaming up with a company, a government agency or a nongovernmental organization to develop a real-world sustainability solution.