Sustainability Solutions, MSUS

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. Arizona State University is #6 in the world for pursuit of UN sustainability goals (Times Higher University Impact Rankings 2023-24). The Master of Sustainability Solutions program teaches students how to analyze and solve sustainability challenges in organizations and communities. Students learn how to apply sustainability principles and approaches. The focus is on developing solutions in concert with stakeholders. Students in the MSUS program benefit from both flexibility and guidance in their course selection. They can choose from faculty-curated course lists, which highlight electives aligned with the employment sectors of MSUS alumni --- namely the private, public and nonprofit sectors. For those who are still exploring their options, recommended courses in sustainability analytics are available to help them prepare for careers across all sectors. A distinguishing element of the program is its applied approach. Students begin the program with a foundation in sustainability frameworks and methods, then they take electives in an area of interest and ultimately use this knowledge to develop solutions to actual sustainability challenges in real time.

Arizona State University, Main campus