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TUITION & FINANCING Tuition The Summer 2024 tuition rate is $2,640 per point (credit). Tuition is calculated based on the total points registered for a given semester. Full-time students are registered for 12 or more points in a given semester. Fees This listing is intended to summarize possible charges that could be incurred against a student’s account. Certain charges depend upon specific circumstances, as noted. Fees that are not billed to the student account, such as course fees or placement test fees, may be required but are not listed here. S tudent Activities Fee* M.S. Students $300.00 per term ​ Certificate Students $250.00 per term University Services and Support Fee** M.S. Students (Full-time 12+ credits) $553.00 per term ​ M.S. Students (Part-time 1-5.99 credits) $414.00 per term ​ Certificate Students (Full-time) $572.00 per term Certificate Students (Part-time) $433.00 per term One-Time Document Fee $105.00 one-time fee for all new students ​ Orientation Fee *** $150.00 one-time fee for all new M.S. students ​ Late Registration Fees $50.00 during late registration period $100.00 after late registration period ​ International Services Charge Required of all international students. $135.00 per term ​ Withdrawal Fee Required of any student who drops all courses for which he or she has registered. $75.00 per term ​ Health and Related Services Fee**** Full-time Students (12+ credits) $490.00 per term ​​ Half-time Students (6-11.99 credits) $245.00 per term ​​ Part-time Students (1-5.99 credits) $147.00 per term ​ Technology Fee $35.00 per term SHOW MORE Financial Resources available to students include the following: Columbia University Student Financial Services School of Professional Studies Financial Resources Earth Institute External Funding Opportunities ​ ​ Funding Opportunities SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS ​ Incoming Students: The Merit Fellowship awards for incoming students provide funding for use towards the cost of tuition. The Sustainability Management Admissions and Fellowship Committee will determine fellowship recipients and award amounts based on academic and professional merit. All applicants are automatically considered once all program application materials are submitted. Continuing Students: The Continuing Student Fellowship, which is open to students who have completed their first semester provides funding for use towards the cost of tuition. The Sustainability Management Fellowship Committee will determine fellowship recipients and award amounts based on financial need. Students must apply each semester to be considered (application form will be sent via email to all continuing students). COURSE READER ROLES AND FELLOWSHIP ​ Each semester, the program offers Course Reader positions to highly achieving students on a competitive basis. Students who are awarded these positions assist instructors with the grading of assignments and other administrative duties associated with courses in the program. Course Readers will receive $3,100.00 per class/per term (applicable for both full and part-time students). Students will also be eligible to apply for the dozens of curricula and grading assistantships offered by other Climate School-affiliated graduate and undergraduate programs. The Sustainability Management program also offers a Course Reader Fellowship to any student appointed as a Course Reader, to augment the base compensation provided to the Course Readers (application form will be sent via email to all continuing students). Please note: Alumni appointed as a Course Associate role are not eligible for the Course Reader Fellowship. COLUMBIA HBCU FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ​ Open to seniors and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) as defined by the U.S. Department of Education , the Columbia HBCU Fellowship Program prepares talented, high-performing HBCU graduates to lead, innovate, drive community impact, and advance their professional industries through program engagement, mentorship, and career development opportunities. LEARN MORE LUKSIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ​ The Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability offers a transformative opportunity for students who have lived or worked in Chile and are dedicated to contributing to sustainability efforts in the region. This scholarship is designed to foster the next generation of sustainability leaders by covering the entire cost of attendance, including tuition and living expenses. ​ A total of 2 Scholarships are available each year for candidates who are accepted onto the Master of Science in Sustainability Management program (for Fall terms with classes starting in September) offered at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. This degree offers an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability, drawing on expertise from leading academics, researchers, and practitioners, and equips students with advanced policy and management tools to tackle sustainability challenges faced by businesses, NGOs, and governments. ​ “We are grateful to give more students access to Columbia University and all the resources it offers. Our courses will equip these students with the skills and knowledge to implement change in the Chilean region and in communities that have been on the front lines of climate change.” - Troy Eggers, Dean of the School of Professional Studies LEARN MORE COLUMBIA SPS CUNY FELLOWSHIP Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) has launched a new fellowship program, the Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship , for the 2024–25 school year. Building on the success of the Columbia HBCU Fellowship, this program at SPS aims to provide high-achieving recent CUNY graduates access to Columbia’s vast academic, professional, and community resources. LEARN MORE CLIMATE SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS ​ The Climate School offers numerous internships to students every academic year. These positions are available throughout the Climate School’s research centers, administrative units, and academic programs. Interns are paid an hourly rate of $22, and they may work up to 20 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters, and up to 35 hours per week in the summer. Hiring for internships takes place on a competitive basis. LEARN MORE School of Professional Studies Financial Resources​ ​The School of Professional Studies works to ensure that the cost of continuing education and professional studies do not stand in the way of students’ goals. Most students at the School use a combination of savings, scholarships, loans, outside grants, sponsors, or employer tuition benefits to cover the cost of attendance. Visit the School’s financial resources website for more information. Financial Aid and Scholarships

FACULTY Courses are taught by an expert faculty, including renowned practitioners in fields ranging from environmental law to alternative energy financing and researchers who are leaders in the fields of earth science, engineering and environmental management. The program utilizes environmental and sustainable development research and practitioner experience to provide practical training in sustainability management to a new generation of professionals who will address critical interdisciplinary issues. Faculty Advisors Faculty advisors are identified by an asterisk (*) after their name. Steve Cohen, Ph.D.* Program Director Satyajit Bose* Associate Director Dong Guo* Professor of Practice Lynette Widder* Professor of Practice Du'Bois A'Keen ESG & DEiB Director Laia Andreu-Hayles Research Associate Professor, Tree-Ring Lab, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Sonay Aykan Associate Director, Sustainability and ESG, Colgate-Palmolive Company Paul Barker Partner, Kirkland & Ellis Susan Blaustein Founder/Director, WomenStrong International Chanda Burrage Lecturer at CUNY Medgar Evers College (Social & Behavioral Science); Executive Director at World Rhythm Academy Peter Clarke Managing Director, Energy, Sustainability, CBRE Robert Cook Grant Development Officer, Environment and Science at the Zegar Family Foundation; Senior Science Advisor, Mayday Fund; Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery Susanne DesRoches Sustainable Design Manager, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Scott Fisher Senior VP, EV Business Development and Sales, Voltera Noa Gafni Executive Director, Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation Sara Goddard Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Maria Gray Director of Curriculum Affairs & Administration, Graduate Programs in Sustainability Management & Science, Academic Affairs, Columbia Climate School Brooke Guven Managing Director and Head of ESG and Sustainability, Cerberus Capital Management Jonathan Hollander Head of Product CarbonSig Sophia Huda Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Bruce Kahn Senior Portfolio Manager, Shelton Sustainable Equity Fund Brian Kavanagh New York State Senator Suzanne Klatt Vice President ESG & Sustainability, American Express Jenna Lawrence* Instructor, Center for Environmental Research and Conservation Hayley Martinez Chief of Administration, Office of Finance and Administration Ryan Meinke Senior Project Director of Sustainability, Energy and Climate Change at WSP USA Alison Miller Chief of Staff, Global Science and Director of Science Implementation Kamyar Moud Director of Asset Liability Management and Investment Strategy, New York Life Insurance Carl Otto Corporate Sustainability & ESG Manager at American Express Chandler Precht Director of External Affairs & Communications, Graduate Programs in Sustainability Management & Science, Academic Affairs, Columbia Climate School Taylor Pullins Partner and Head of ESG & Sustainability Specialty Practice, White & Case LLP Lucius Riccio Executive Vice President and Partner, Gedeon GRC Consulting Celine Ruben-Salama* Principal, FOR THE LONG-TERM LLC Alix Schroder Associate Director, Academic Initiatives, Academic Affairs, Columbia Climate School Jessica Thurston Vice President, ESG Strategy, Paramount Global Jessica Wasser Manager, Sustainability & ESG, Tapestry, Inc. Thomas Abdallah Deputy Vice President and Chief Environmental Engineer, MTA New York City Transit Luke Apicella Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Danielle Azoulay Vice President of Sustainability and CSR, L’Oréal USA Tavis Barr Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Travis Bradford Founder and President, Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development Kizzy Charles-Guzman Director, Climate Change and Public Health Program, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Elizabeth Cline Author, The Conscious Closet and Overdressed Fabien Cottier Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) Jonathan Dickinson Practice Leader, Sustainability and Energy, WSP USA Adam Freed Principal, Sustainability Practice, Bloomberg Associates Daniel Giuffrida CEO Plankton Energy Adela Gondek* Lecturer in the Discipline of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology Jennye Greene Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Wendy Hapgood Cofounder and COO, Wild Tomorrow Fund Richard Horsch Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Jeffrey Irvine Assistant Vice President, Sustainability, Energy and Climate Change, WSP USA Koichi Kanaoka Consultant at World Bank Group Vlada Kenniff President, New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Adriana Kliegman Design Engineer and Founding Partner, AKA Imagine Kenyetta Lovings Associate Director of Sustainability & Energy Management, School of Visual Arts Dan Mathis Policy Fellow at Next100 Christoph Meinrenken IKNS Program Director; PI, Climate School; Affiliate, Data Science Institute Bhakti Mirchandani Managing Director, Responsible Investing at Trinity Church Wall Street Hung Nguyen Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Biology and Paleo Environment, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia Climate School Indrani Pal* Research Scientist, NOAA Center for Earth System Science and Remote Sensing Technologies Curtis Probst CEO, New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation Michael Puma* Director and Research Scientist, Center for Climate Systems Research, The Earth Institute Leslie Rich Sr. Consultant, DOE Loan Programs Office Thomas Sahagian Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Brad Schwartz* Chief Financial Officer, Encourage Capital Diana Trushell Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management John Williams* Director of Student Affairs & DEI, Columbia Climate School Carolyn Allwin US Head of ESG at CAPCO and Venture Partner at Clearstone Howard Apsan University Director of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Risk Management (EHSRM), The City University of New York Jitendra Bajpai Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Ammar Belal* Founding Partner ONE432 Allison Bridges Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Clara Cibrario Assereto Senior Associate - Sustainability, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Benjamin Cook Adjunct Research Scientist, The Earth Institute’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Nicole Davi Adjunct Senior Research Scientist, Biology and Paleo Environment, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia Climate School Claudia Dreifus Contributor to The New York Times Science Section Franco Fubini Founder & CEO Natoora Donna Givens-Davidson President and CEO, Eastside Community Network Henry Gordon-Smith Founder & CEO Agritecture Rhiannon Gulick Senior Global Practice Specialist DAI Alex Heil* Senior Economist, The Conference Board Shaun Hoyte Section Manager, Clean Energy Networks, Con Edison Angela Jhanji Managing Director EQT Amy Karpati* Director of Science and Programs, Teatown Lake Reservation Seth Kerschner Partner White & Case LLP Philip LaRocco Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Peter Marcotullio Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Kim Matsoukas Director, Sustainability Coach Vance Merolla Worldwide Director of Global Sustainability, Colgate-Palmolive Company Amin Mohseni Macroeconomist, Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center Fernando Ortiz Upper Manhattan & Bronx Borough Director Laura Popa Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Katrina Prutzman Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Julie Reiss Independent Scholar and Writer Adam Roy Gordon Executive Director, Global Compact Network USA Ralph Schmidt Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Carter Strickland Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Director of Climate Action, The State University of New York Haralambos Vasiliadis Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management Gregory Yetman Associate Director for Geospatial Applications, Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)

in the most important field of the 21st century. JOIN A GLOBAL NETWORK OF LEADERS The World's Top Sustainability Programs M.S. IN SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PROSPECTUS PROGRAM OVERVIEW Study with the top minds in the field at the world’s leading sustainability institution, with more sustainability experts and course options than at any other school. The Master of Science in Sustainability Management program is designed for current and aspiring leaders who wish to pursue a career in management at the intersection of business and the environment. Graduates transform organizations by formulating and implementing the sustainability strategies necessary to compete and win in the 21st century. The coursework combines the study of management with classes in state-of-the-art sustainability practice and science, with full-time and part-time options for those with current professional obligations. Join a global alumni network of leaders at top organizations like Google, Patagonia, Nike, the National Resources Defense Council, and many others. *Those with an undergraduate STEM degree may also be interested in the M.S. in Sustainability Science . BEST REASONS TO APPLY Columbia's excellence and reputation in sustainability education, globally recognized for strength in Earth Science by the National Research Council ​ ​ Over 200 classes taught by the world’s best practitioners and researchers, more than any other university ​ Flexible curriculum, part-time option, and evening classes​ to personalize your experience ​ Global alumni network of over 2,000 sustainability professionals working at many of the world’s most influential organizations Professor and Director of Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management Program Dr. Steven Cohen discussed environmentally sustainable growth. Hear environmental leader Dr. Cohen address pragmatic approaches to environmentally sustainable growth from his newest book. Stay in the Know Upcoming Events & Information Sessions 25 Thur Apr Meet with Chandler Precht from Columbia University's Sustainability Programs RSVP 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Columbia Global Centers | Rio de Janeiro 29 Mon Apr Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability Q&A Networking Session RSVP 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Las Condes, Santiago, Chile 08 Wed May Sustainability Management Alumni Panel for Admitted Students 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM RSVP Virtual | Zoom EVENTS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Play Video Play Video 01:00:07 Past, Present, and Future: The Role of Life Cycle Assessment in Sustainability Management Life Cycle Assessment—the process of tracking a consumer product's environmental and social impact from "cradle to grave"—is gaining in popularity, thanks to progress in respective accounting rules and databases, evolving software, and, crucially, ever-increasing consumer awareness. Existing and forthcoming policies, from sustainable fuel standards to carbon offset credits and the European Environmental Footprint, will drive this evolution forward, as will advances in AI-based tools. But what does this mean for manufacturers and their suppliers? Where are their pain points? And what R&D skills in university graduates are needed to overcome remaining obstacles? Dr. Steven Cohen interviewed a panel of experts from both the private sector and Columbia University's own Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management to begin to address these important questions. As one of the seventeen prestigious schools affiliated with Columbia University, the School of Professional Studies is expanding the reach and impact of an Ivy League education so more students can take their education and careers to the next level. We are at the epicenter of industry and innovation, with flexible programs in New York City and online. From the beginning, SPS has provided students with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to advance their personal and professional goals. The SPS faculty consists of renowned educators and leading-edge practitioners across every major sector. SPS is home to prominent executives and scholars who provide strategic counsel, mentor students, and cultivate partnerships between the school and the professional world. For information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or inquire@sps.columbia.edu. sps.columbia.edu Play Video Play Video 01:30:34 ESG and Bioethics: Intersections, Opportunities and Challenges The scope of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance, or ESG, has been expanding to encompass a broad range of issues. Although diverse, many of these areas involve, at their core, crucial ethical concerns. Questions emerge concerning the roles and responsibilities of corporations and other stakeholders, as well as the short- and long-term social and environmental risks and benefits. How do these and other ethical tensions emerge in ESG, and how are they addressed? Can improvements be made, and if so, how? As a field, bioethics examines such quandaries, yet it hasn’t been directly involved in ESG efforts—until now. Our online event, ESG in Bioethics brought together leaders from both fields to explore these important and fascinating issues, in order to discover the intersections, challenges and opportunities they present. Speakers: Steve Cohen, PhD, Senior Vice Dean, School of Professional Studies; Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University Paul Washington, Executive Director, ESG Center, The Conference Board Tracy Barba, Executive Director of the Lucas Institute of Venture Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University Michael Gerrard, Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Law School Moderated by: Robert Klitzman, M.D., Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center As one of the seventeen prestigious schools affiliated with Columbia University, the School of Professional Studies is expanding the reach and impact of an Ivy League education so more students can take their education and careers to the next level. We are at the epicenter of industry and innovation, with flexible programs in New York City and online. From the beginning, SPS has provided students with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to advance their personal and professional goals. The SPS faculty consists of renowned educators and leading-edge practitioners across every major sector. SPS is home to prominent executives and scholars who provide strategic counsel, mentor students, and cultivate partnerships between the school and the professional world. For information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or inquire@sps.columbia.edu. sps.columbia.edu Play Video Play Video 01:30:06 Solving the Biodiversity Crisis: Strategic & Interdisciplinary Approaches This event held at the Columbia School of Journalism on January 31st, 2024 aimed to introduce the importance of biodiversity in sustainable business decisions and to highlight key trends in the current biodiversity crisis and solution pathways. -- Study with the top minds in the field at the world’s leading sustainability institution, with more sustainability experts and course options than at any other school. The Master of Science in Sustainability Management program is designed for current and aspiring leaders who wish to pursue a career in management at the intersection of business and the environment. Graduates transform organizations by formulating and implementing the sustainability strategies necessary to compete and win in the 21st century. The coursework combines the study of management with classes in state-of-the-art sustainability practice and science, with full-time and part-time options for those with current professional obligations. Join a global alumni network of leaders at top organizations like Google, Patagonia, Nike, the National Resources Defense Council, and many others. The Master of Science in Sustainability Science program is designed for current and aspiring leaders who wish to help organizations understand the technical aspects of sustainability, including predicting and addressing environmental impacts. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, math, or related fields will benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum designed by the world’s top sustainability scientists. Graduates will be skilled in the practical application of scientific skills and tools to address the sustainability issues impacting everything from local environments to the global climate. Full- and part-time options are available for those with current professional obligations. If you would like to receive more information about the M.S. in Sustainability Science or the M.S. in Sustainability Management programs, visit science.ei.columbia.edu or sustainability.ei.columbia.edu Play Video Play Video 01:19:18 Sustainability Management: Panel on SEC Commission's Climate Disclosure Rule Experts across the disciplines of law, finance, sustainability, and corporate reporting discussed how the SEC climate disclosure rule will change the way corporations approach business, risk, and the landscape of ESG and corporate reporting. Moderator: Steven A. Cohen is a Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), the Senior Vice Dean at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS), the Program Director of the M.S. in Sustainability Management program at SPS and the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program at SIPA, and the Director of the Earth Institute’s Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management. From 2006 to 2018, he was the Executive Director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Satyajit Bose is a Professor of Professional Practice in Sustainability Management at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) and the Associate Director of the M.S. in Sustainability Management program at SPS. He is also a member of the Earth Institute’s Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management. Michael Gerrard is the Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at the Columbia University Law School, a Professor of Professional Practice at the Columbia University Climate School, and the Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law. From 2015 to 2018, he was the chair of the faculty of Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Taylor Pullins is a Lecturer in Professional Studies in the M.S. in Sustainability Management program at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS). He is a partner in the Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice of White & Case and Head of the Firm’s ESG & Sustainability Specialty Practice. He advises domestic and international clients in drafting and negotiating of environmental terms and indemnity provisions in complex business transactions. Celine Ruben-Salama is a Lecturer in Professional Studies in the M.S. in Sustainability Management program at the Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS). She runs FOR THE LONG-TERM, LLC, a corporate strategy consulting firm, dedicated to long-term value creation through corporate sustainability planning, implementation, and reporting, and works with some of the world's biggest listed companies in Tech, Food, Financial Services, Real Estate, Retail, and Professional Services. For further information please contact Sarah Howard at sch2162@columbia.edu. For additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or inquire@sps.columbia.edu. -- Study with the top minds in the field at the world’s leading sustainability institution, with more sustainability experts and course options than at any other school. The Master of Science in Sustainability Science program is designed for current and aspiring leaders who wish to help organizations understand the technical aspects of sustainability, including predicting and addressing environmental impacts. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, math, or related fields will benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum designed by the world’s top sustainability scientists. Graduates will be skilled in the practical application of scientific skills and tools to address the sustainability issues impacting everything from local environments to the global climate. Full- and part-time options are available for those with current professional obligations. If you would like to receive more information about the M.S. in Sustainability Science program, please contact Samantha Ostrowski, Associate Director, at sostrowski@ei.columbia.edu. Admissions Counselor +1 (212) 854-9666 Play Video Play Video 01:15:54 How We Cover The Biggest Story On Earth: Climate Change New York Times climate and environment reporter Raymond Zhong talks about his work and journalism with prize-winning science writer Claudia Dreifus of the Sustainability Management Program at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies. Zhong was a part of the New York Times team that won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in public service for coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before joining the Times climate desk, he was an international-affairs correspondent in China and Taiwan and a reporter for the Wall Street Journal’s New Delhi bureau. F or further information please contact Maria Gray mlg17@columbia.edu. As one of the seventeen prestigious schools affiliated with Columbia University, the School of Professional Studies is expanding the reach and impact of an Ivy League education so more students can take their education and careers to the next level. We are at the epicenter of industry and innovation, with flexible programs in New York City and online. From the beginning, SPS has provided students with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to advance their personal and professional goals. The SPS faculty consists of renowned educators and leading-edge practitioners across every major sector. SPS is home to prominent executives and scholars who provide strategic counsel, mentor students, and cultivate partnerships between the school and the professional world. For information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or inquire@sps.columbia.edu. sps.columbia.edu PAST EVENTS The M.S. in Sustainability Management program is offered by Columbia’s School of Professional Studies in partnership with The Columbia Climate School, which includes Columbia’s Earth Institute and Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and all their affiliated research centers and educational programs. The climate crisis is one of the greatest threats facing humanity, presenting challenges that are immense and urgent. In response, Columbia has created the Climate School to develop innovative education, support groundbreaking research, and foster essential solutions, from local to planetary in scale. The Columbia Climate School WHAT'S THE STATE OF THE PLANET? State of the Planet is the official news site of the Columbia Climate School. Prospective Student Interest Form Please click the “Go” button below to complete a brief student interest form after which we’ll provide you with more detailed information about the program including an email to contact us directly. You may also use the form to ask any quick questions you may have. GO CONTACT US If you have a quick question or would like to receive more information about the M.S. in Sustainability Management program, please contact us via the prospective student interest form above or click here . EVENTS & INFORMATION SESSIONS

EVENTS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS VIRTUAL WALK-IN HOURS with an Admissions Counselor via Zoom. Thursday 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT ZOOM You can access the Zoom room through a phone, laptop, desktop, or tablet. Events 25 Thur Apr Meet with Chandler Precht from Columbia University's Sustainability Programs RSVP 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Columbia Global Centers | Rio de Janeiro 08 Wed May Sustainability Management Alumni Panel for Admitted Students 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM RSVP Virtual | Zoom UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS 29 Mon Apr Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability Q&A Networking Session RSVP 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Las Condes, Santiago, Chile Please fill out this form if you would like to receive our information session presentation or a recording. ​ Every year, representatives from the M.S. in Sustainability Management program travel to recruitment events throughout the US and globally. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Past, Present, and Future: The Role of Life Cycle Assessment in Sustainability Management February 19, 2024 ESG and Bioethics: Intersections, Opportunities and Challenges February 15, 2024 Solving the Biodiversity Crisis: Strategic & Interdisciplinary Approaches January 31, 2024 Learn More Panel on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Climate Disclosure Rule November 13, 2023 Learn More How We Cover The Biggest Story On Earth: Climate Change October 30, 2023 Learn More View Our Previous Capstone Projects CONTACT US If you have a quick question or would like to receive more information about the M.S. in Sustainability Management program, please contact us via the prospective student interest form .

FACULTY ADVISORS Ms In Sustainability Management And Sustainability Certifications Faculty Advisor Bios As a student you will be able to select a faculty advisor to assist you as you plan your courses before and during registration, to direct you to resources available to you, and to advise you in your professional development. Your faculty advisor will be your primary resource for academic advising, but of course, you are more than welcome to reach out to any of the program’s faculty, staff, or fellow students for guidance. After reviewing the faculty advisor options below, please select a faculty advisor here as early as possible, and no later than the first day of new student registration. Please note that faculty advisors can only advise a limited number of students, so we encourage you to make a selection as soon as possible to make sure you get your top choice. You will be able to see the number of available advisee spots available next to the instructor’s name. If an instructor’s name does not have any remaining spots, please select your second choice. You will be notified of your confirmed faculty advisor and receive the next steps on how to schedule a meeting with your advisor within five business days. ​ ​ FACULTY ADVISORS - 2024 Adela Gondek Lecturer in the Discipline of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology Amy Karpati Director of Science and Programs, Teatown Lake Reservation Dong Guo Professor of Practice John Williams Director of Student Affairs & DEI, Columbia Climate School Satyajit Bose Associate Professor Alex Heil Senior Economist, The Conference Board Brad Schwartz Chief Financial Officer, Encourage Capital Indrani Pal Research Scientist, NOAA Center for Earth System Science and Remote Sensing Technologies Lynnette Widder Professor of Practice Steve Cohen Program Director Ammar Belal Founding Partner, ONE432 Celine Ruben-Salama Principal, FOR THE LONG-TERM LLC Jenna Lawrence Instructor, Center for Environmental Research and Conservation Michael Puma Director and Research Scientist, Center for Climate Systems Research, The Earth Institute SELECT A FACULTY ADVISOR

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT S Attend an Information Session Attend a live information session ​ LEARN MORE Connect with a Current Student Ask a current student about their experience in the program ​ REQUEST Connect with an Alum Ask alumni about their experience in the program ​ REQUEST Observe a Class Session Please submit your request at least five business days in advance. NEXT STEPS CONTACT US If you have a quick question or would like to receive more information about the M.S. in Sustainability Management program, please contact us via the prospective student interest form above or click here .

ALUMNI PROFILES Creating a Global and Unified Perspective on Infrastructure Catarina Carvalho ('18) currently works as a senior consultant at Arup, where she advises infrastructure projects worldwide. She has worked in telecom, transportation, and energy and water companies in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. ​ Decarbonizing the Future by Cultivating Interconnectedness Pooja Chawda ('20) currently works for NYSERDA, analyzing regulatory landscapes to support the development of policies and strategies mandated by the Climate Law and Community Protection Act. Her work drives engagement for emerging efficiency, electrification, and carbon valuation policies ​ Navigating the Changing Landscape of Sustainability Sargam Saraf ('17) is working in the world’s largest chemical company where she helps internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage sustainability through a variety of efforts such as new business development, marketing, and corporate strategy implementation. ​ Alumna Travels A Different Sustainability Path in Bushwick Agustina Besada (’15) serves as executive director of Sure We Can, a nonprofit recycling facility, community center, and a grassroots sustainability testbed wrapped into one. Some 500 canners work at Sure We Can, recycling an average of 40,000 containers each day. ​ Alum Named to 2017 GreenBiz ’30 under 30′ GreenBiz honors Courtney Small (’12) as one of the top 30 promising young professionals under the age of 30 in the field of sustainable business. Courtney currently works as a Global Sustainable Finance Associate at Morgan Stanley. ​ How a Student Project Helped to Change JetBlue’s Course Sophia Mendelsohn (’16) used the skills gained in the program to help improve the sustainability of an airline.An analysis of financial and environmental impacts, regulatory risk and customer expectations pointed to jet fuel as a key element of the company’s sustainability strategy. ​ Resiliency Strategies to Sustain Businesses and Livelihoods Krista Eichenbaum (’16) moved from Toronto to attend the MSSM program to better address resiliency challenges in cities. She is currently Project Analyst and Manager at a women-owned engineering consulting firm, specializing in civil engineering, urban planning, and sustainability. ​ Alum Named to 2016 GreenBiz ’30 under 30′ Prerna Chatterjee (MSSM’15) has been named one of the 2016 “30 under 30” people to watch in sustainable business by GreenBiz. As sustainability specialist at BASF, helps businesses and customers in creating value through sustainability. She has also created the tool and infrastructure for reporting and measuring the key performance indicators for sustainability for all business units in North America. ​ Thinking Beyond Jobs With Sustainability in the Title James Ossman (’15) is the Global Operations Manager at Etsy. He believes the MSSM program has been the difference between being interested in and passionate about sustainability, and being able to lead sustainability initiatives with authority. ​ Teaming Technology and Clean Energy James Kocher (MSSM ‘13) works in the photovoltaics monitoring sector where he helps clients measure and analyze photovoltaic (PV) solar production. His interest in the clean energy sector sparked during first semester in the program, when he took “Financing the Green Economy.” ​ Using Impact Investing to Profit Within the Limits of Nature Luke Apicella works as an impact investor in the Office of Corporate Social Responsibility at Prudential. In this role, he provides investment recommendations based on social, environmental and financial merits. Luke credits the program with giving him skills to analyze actual deals. ​ Alum Directs Energy towards Renewables Jason Prince (’14) now works at Karbone, an integrated renewable energy and environmental markets company, as the Director of Research. Before joining the program, he worked as a wilderness guide in his native Canada. Jason has also worked for a non-profit organization that focused on community development in Central America, where he undertook a project to integrate small-scale solar installations at schools, and to promote the use of sustainable building materials. ​ Alum Transitions to Career in Public Sector Harry McLellan (’14) has always had an interest in the built environment. Prior to joining the program, he worked as a construction lawyer for 25 years. Now, working as a Senior Counsel in the Law Department of the City of New York’s Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division, Harry hopes to integrate environmental concerns by promoting public works projects. ​ MS Alum Transitions to Sustainable Healthcare Lindsey Clarke originally joined the program with the intention of going into sustainability consulting after graduation, but an internship with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center led to an unexpected opportunity. Now an energy and sustainability data analyst for Memorial Sloan Kettering, Lindsey works to bring greater sustainability and energy efficiency to the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center. ​ M.S. Graduate Aims to Create Sustainable Solutions through Biomimicry Adiel Gavish (’13) thinks that we’ve all got something to learn from nature. As the vibrant Founder of BiomimicryNYC, the thirty-two year old is leading the charge to change the way that people design solutions through biomimicry – the science and ethos that studies designs and patterns in the natural world and applies them to solve human problems. ​ M.S. Alum Transitions from Hotel Management to Forest Conservation Prior to joining the MSSM program, Uta Jungerman (’12)she had worked in the tourism industry as well as in finance. Upon completing the program last spring, Uta’s career path took her to Geneva, Switzerland, where she currently works for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a CEO-led organization of companies that galvanizes the global business community to create a sustainable future for business. ​ Advancing Corporate ESG Goals at Johnson & Johnson Marly Isler graduated from Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management program in 2020. Now she works at Johnson and Johnson, implementing socially and environmentally responsible strategies. Applying Sustainability Management Skills and Tools on a Daily Basis Minelly De Coo (’18) spent eight years in the engineering consulting industry and used her SUMA degree to transition to the public sector. Today she serves as a senior policy advisor for the NYC Mayor’s Office of Recovery & Resiliency where she leads program delivery efforts for key initiatives within the citywide resiliency portfolio. ​ Alum Explores the Role of Corporate Sustainability Internationally Mitika Bajpai ('17) currently works as a sustainability manager at Reliance Industries Ltd., an Indian conglomerate, co-creating the sustainability strategy with a focus on natural and social impacts. Developing Passion for Energy Analysis Laura Tajima ('15) works as an intern in the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability , working with energy audit data from Local Law 87 . In her position, she gets to apply a lot of the technical skills that she has acquired in her MSSM classes to record energy systems and energy usage. ​ Pioneering Sustainability Professional Development Mark D. Wolf ('14) is a career and executive coach, CEO of LavaFish Advisors (a sustainability consultancy), successful career changer and the Founder and Co-Chair of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) NYC chapter . ​ Getting the Tools to Get Hired Alan Burchell (’14) is the founder and principal of Urbanstrong, which markets and sells design-build-maintenance services for various green building technology systems, including green roofs, living wall gardens, solar-integrated-green roofs, and traditional rooftop solar electric. ​ Sustainability Bonds: A Personal and Professional Network Energy efficiency, corporate sustainability reporting, and investor relations piqued Charlotte Peyraud’s interest and became her focus, and ultimately, her career as a Senior Advisor at Sustainanlytics. ​ Entrepreneurial Alum Creates Healthier Living Spaces Christy Everett (’15) founded respondé furnishings, a sustainable furniture manufacturer in 2011. The program provided her with opportunities to connect to the industry, participate in industry panel discussions, and better engage with clients. ​ Improving Buildings to Reduce Energy Demand Maya Ezzedine always had an interest in sustainable cities and building design. She is now the manager of New York Passive House, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting the international Passive House standard. ​ Sustainability Alum Leads Coach’s CSR Initiatives Amanda Lechenet (’13) is the Corporate Sustainability Strategy Manager at Coach, Inc. in New York. She is responsible for the publication of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, Conflict Minerals Program, and serves as a company liaison for all the sustainability related issues and topics. ​ Capstone Project Prepares Alum for Energy Efficiency Career Marisa Hanson (’14) has gone from working on a capstone workshop project to design a national building retrofit program for Montenegro to a role as program specialist for a residential energy efficiency program in Santa Barbara, CA. Marisa has focused her sustainability career on making a significant difference on a local level. ​ MS Alum Leads Green Initiatives at McGraw Hill Financial The analytical and collaborative skills that Jaclyn Bouchard acquired from the program propelled her to become the Manager of Corporate Responsibility at McGraw Hill Financial, one of the leading companies in credit ratings, benchmarks, and analytics. Jaclyn hopes to continue the McGraw Hill Financial’s efficiency projects and initiatives through her position. ​ MS Alum Works to Bring Electric Vehicles to NYC Stephen Marlin (’12) has always been a “car guy.” Now, as the Senior Business Development Manager in the East Region for BYD Motors, he works to bring electric vehicles into New York City livery services. He credits the MSSM program’s integrated approach to sustainability with allowing him to better understand his partners and turn obstacles into solutions. ​ Sustainability Management Alum Works to Implement Rio+20 Promises John Romano (’13) has had the opportunity to work on sustainability as a consultant in the private sector, as a sustainable community planner in the public sector, non-profit, and academic realms – and most recently for the United Nations secretariat in civil society outreach and engagement. Currently, John is a Global Fellow with the International Program at NRDC. ​ M.S. Alum Seeks Safer Chemical Policies Mark Buczek (’12) utilized the program to supplement his existing career track in the chemical industry as the Co-Chair for the non-profit organization, BizNGO.org, which focuses on helping organizations to understand and manage chemicals and select alternative materials.Mark knew that he wanted to be involved in the area of developing safer chemicals, and the MSSM program helped him figure out how to get involved. ​ Sustainability Management Alum Embarking on Corporate Consulting Career Sarah Gudernatch (’12) knew from the moment she started the program that she wanted to work in corporate sustainability. As a Sustainability Consultant at Two Tomorrows, an international corporate sustainability company, Sarah works on projects that require her to rely on the knowledge that she gained in the program in order to communicate suggestions and proposals to the company’s various clients. ​ Alum Fuses Finance and Sustainability Prior to SUMA, Donald Wissell ('18) He had worked for companies such as Bear Stearns, Bank of America, and BlackRock Financial Management. His interest in sustainability drew him to SUMA as he felt the underlying skills required for both disciplines were well aligned; both require innovative thinking, analysis and problem solving, complex project management, relevant marketing plans, implementation of new technologies, and public education. ​ Alum Explores Intersection of Sustainability and Urban Economic Development Monica Munn (’18) serves as the Director of Economic Development for the Union Square Partnership, where she leads the organization’s policy, advocacy, and sustainability initiatives. ​ Graduate Awarded Fulbright to Research Arctic Ocean Protection David Prieto (’15) has been awarded a Fulbright-National Science Foundation Arctic Research Grant. While based in Iceland for the grant, Prieto will research the benefits of establishing an marine protected area (MPA) over the Central Arctic Ocean. ​ Streamlines National Recycling Programs Jeremy Simpson ('15) currently works as an Analyst at Recyclebank , a startup helping communities across the United States improve their residential recycling programs by providing economic incentives to residents when they recycle. Jeremy tracks the impact of marketing initiatives that Recyclebank runs in its client communities as well as conducting research into waste management systems around the country, among other things. ​ Columbia Alumni Making Sense of Sustainable Investing Julian Seelan, Carolyn Roose and Kevin Lehman are helping to redefine sustainable investing. Seelan, who works with asset managers to make sense of sustainability data, said that the priorities of his clients shape the analysis. ​ Redefining our Relationship to Energy Diana McCarthy-Bercury (’16) is an energy efficiency program manager at Eversource, an electric and natural gas utility in New England, which specializes in energy services. She is determined to leave a mark by not leaving a mark. ​ Alumnus Designs Bird Habitat in Thailand Chak Cherdsatiruk’s bird sanctuary project won the first price of the Asia-Pacific Larfarge Halcin Sustainable Construction Award in 2014 and is now under the final design development stage before construction. ​ Alum Brings Solar Expertise to the Classroom As a Vice President in the Finance department at Safari Energy, Dan Giuffrida leads the financing process for all of Safari’s commercial and industrial scale solar development projects. This summer he will be launching a new course, Solar Project Development. ​ Educated Girls Uncover Unmet Design Needs Diana Sierra (‘12) was featured on TriplePundit for her work with Be Girl, a for-profit social enterprise that she co-founded for the purpose of empowering women through design. Having had experience as a product designer for Nike and Panasonic, Diana joined the program with the goal to develop more environmentally and socially responsible products. ​ Graduate Brings Sustainability to L’Oreal Tara Helms (’15) has a background in supply chain management in the energy sector and was drawn to the program as a way to shift her focus towards sustainability. Throughout her time in the program, Tara took advantage of various networking and certification courses.Tara landed a new job with the new product development team at L’Oreal. ​ Entrepreneurial MS Alum Finds Sustainable Solutions alongside Former Classmates John Haugen (‘13) began his career in a management consulting firm. Upon graduating from the program, he, along with two of his former MSSM classmates, co-founded Third Partners LLC, a sustainability consulting firm which advises organizations on GHG emissions reporting, sustainable marketing, branding, and energy efficiency. ​ MS Alum Constructs Career for the Built Environment Steve Burke currently works at Symmes Maini Mckee & Associates (SMMA), a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm for sustainable efforts in the built environment. Steve hopes to continue his push for sustainable solutions until it becomes fully embedded within his work environment. ​ MS Alum Applies Technical Skills to Renewable Energy Prior to joining program, Katrina Prutzman worked as a manufacturing process engineer for 3M Purification, Inc.While a student, Katrina spent the summer of 2013 as an EDF Climate Corps Fellow. Katrina now works for Urban Green Energy, a distributed renewable energy provider, where she is responsible for ensuring the consistent product quality at the company’s vertical axis wind turbine manufacturing facility in East Asia. ​ MS Alum Banks on Sustainability Management Skills While a part-time student in the program, Lizzette Butkiewicz (’12), was working full-time at a boutique trade finance firm with the hope of merging her interest in sustainability with her background in finance. Now, as the Manager of Community Investments in the Corporate Sustainability team at HSBC, she is liaising between the company’s philanthropic partnerships and creating employee engagement opportunities with key partners. ​ M.S. Alum Applies Program Skills to Fortune 500 Company With a background in environmental consulting, Evan Brown (’12)parlayed this experience and existing interest in sustainability into the field of corporate sustainability. As an Energy Analyst for Fortune 300 Company Family Dollar in North Carolina, Evan is pioneering the company’s first efforts to make its more than 7,400 stores and distribution centers more sustainable in their operations. ​ Sustainability Management Alums Take the Entrepreneurial Path to Success When JD Capuano and Sami Abbay joined the M.S. in Sustainability Management (MSSM) program back in September 2010, they both knew from the start that they wanted to become entrepreneurs. Over the course of the past two years, JD and Sami were able to make their career dreams a reality in the form of Closed Loop Advisors, a sustainability management consulting firm that focuses on strategy and operations. ​

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CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT Columbia University in the City of New York offers the world’s foremost graduate degree programs in applied sustainability studies. The certification focuses on the science, policy, and economics of sustainable water management. Students who complete the certification will be able to develop and manage reliable water supplies given diverse sources and variability in climate and water quality. ​ This certification equips professionals with the skills to conduct integrated water management and water systems analysis. These professionals – ranging from urban planners for local governments to operations managers for large supply chains, to NGO staff focused on issues of health in developing communities – need new skills to create effective solutions to the world’s water problems. ​ According to the United Nations Development Programme, just under 900 million people lack access to safe water and over 2.7 billion lack access to basic sanitation. As the world’s population continues to grow, the demand for access to water is rising. At the same time, the impacts of climate change are making it more difficult to ensure the supply of safe water to the populations that need it most. The Sustainable Water Management Certification addresses concepts of hydrology, water policy and regulation, economics, finance and conflict resolution. The program is designed to provide sophisticated and multidisciplinary training in water issues – the nexus of natural science, social science and public policy. ​ Students will learn the science of the hydrological cycle; best practices in water systems management; the economics of water; how large-scale water projects are financed; how water is allocated and the principles of water rights, access and privatization. Students will also learn how to develop reliable water supplies given diverse sources and variability in climate and water quality. The Certification may be taken as a complement to other graduate degree programs, including the Master of Science in Sustainability Management, or it can be taken as a stand-alone program. ​ ​ FACULTY Dr. Upmanu Lall, a leading expert on hydroclimatology, climate change adaptation, risk analysis and mitigation, directs the program. Course instructors include both expert faculty and leading practitioners in the fields of hydrology, environmental management, economics, and water policy. ​ ​ STUDENTS The Sustainable Water Management Certification is designed for a broad range of professionals whose careers involve water-related issues. The certification is applicable to a variety of fields and industries, including financial services, government, international development, manufacturing, risk management, supply chain management and utilities. ​ ​ CURRICULUM The Certification in Sustainability Analytics requires the successful completion of four courses or 12 points. All courses are offered in the evening to accommodate the schedules of students working full-time. The certification is available through part-time enrollment. Students enrolled on a part-time basis can complete the certification in as few as two or as many as four semesters. Students choose four 3-point courses, including the following course offerings: ​​ SUMA PS4145 Climate Change and Sustainable Water SYLLABUS SUMA PS4147 Water Resources and Climate SYLLABUS SUMA PS4235 Science of Urban Ecology SYLLABUS SUMA PS5230 Earth's Climate System SYLLABUS SUMA PS5240 Sustainable Agriculture SYLLABUS SUMA PS5701 Water Governance SYLLABUS COMMUNITY Certification students are members of the Earth Institute and the School of Professional Studies communities. The Earth Institute is affiliated with more than 30 academic programs at Columbia University and has 30 research centers and programs — including the Columbia Water Center — which conduct and apply interdisciplinary scientific research to address cross-cutting issues associated with sustainable development. ​ The Columbia Water Center focuses on the assessment, understanding and resolution of the global crisis of freshwater scarcity. The Center’s mission is to tackle the issue of global water scarcity through innovations in technology, public policy and private action. The Center designs reliable, sustainable models of water management and development that can be implemented on local, regional and global levels. ​ Certification students are an integral part of a growing network of emerging sustainability professionals and are encouraged to take advantage of all university and Earth Institute co-curricular events and resources. ​ TO APPLY Application Type : Master's Affiliated CPA Program ​ Application Deadlines Fall 2024 Enrollment: May 1, 2024 ​ Need help applying? Click here . ​ ​​

SUMA 4100: Case Studies Over the course of the semester, sustainability masters students wrote case studies about an organization (public, private for-profit, private non-profit) that analyzed its efforts to incorporate environmental sustainability into its organizational structure and practices. With this assignment, our students addressed the fundamental challenges facing managers in operationalizing sustainability strategies within routine decision-making processes inside organizations. These case studies identify best and worst practices for organizational management and make reasonable recommendations for integrating sustainability management into the organization. Additionally, the case studies addressed the applicability of these recommendations to other organizations. Amazon.com, Inc. Case Study CLICK HERE Pirelli’s Sustainability Strategy CLICK HERE Case Study: H&M & Sustainability CLICK HERE Sustainability Case Study: Uniqlo CLICK HERE Case Study: The New York City Department of Education CLICK HERE Case Study: Nestlé CLICK HERE Pangaia Case Study CLICK HERE Mayor Roastery Case Study CLICK HERE Wyoming-based Natural Gas Operator: Case Study CLICK HERE Ohio Wesleyan University Case Study CLICK HERE Bloc Power: Case Study CLICK HERE Quorn: Case Study CLICK HERE Anglo American: Case Study CLICK HERE City of Folsom: Case Study CLICK HERE Meta: Case Study CLICK HERE Mytilineos: Case Study CLICK HERE Kaiser Permanente: Pioneering Sustainability in the Healthcare Sector CLICK HERE Case Study: The International Olympic Committee CLICK HERE Okeanis Eco Tankers Corporation & Kyklades Maritime Corporation CLICK HERE Lululemon Case Study CLICK HERE Numi Organic Tea Case Study CLICK HERE Case Study: Porsche CLICK HERE Case Study: The Better Packaging Co CLICK HERE IFC’s Sustainability Strategy CLICK HERE Sustainability Case Study: Kering CLICK HERE