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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

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. ​

Area 5: General And Financial Management ​ 2 Courses in Public, Private, or Nonprofit General or Financial Management (6 CREDITS) The general management requirement teaches the skills that are essential to shaping the behavior of an organization and thus to carrying out effective sustainability initiatives. Students will graduate equipped with the tools to shape organizational culture and employee behavior even as new environmental challenges arise. The financial management requirement gives students a foundation in finance and financial models, and an understanding of how environmental commodities markets regulate polluting industries and provide incentives for encouraging desired behaviors. Students will also investigate the credibility of “non-financial metrics” that often accompany sustainability efforts. COURSES SUMA PS5020 Cost Benefit Analysis SYLLABUS SUMA PS5025 Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Strategy SYLLABUS SUMA PS5033 Decision Models & Management SYLLABUS SUMA PS5040 ESG-Aligned Corporate Governance SYLLABUS SUMA PS5060 Sustainable Fashion & Startup Strategy SYLLABUS SUMA PS5142 Sustainable Finance SYLLABUS SUMA PS5155 Energy: Markets and Innovation SYLLABUS SUMA PS5160 Climate Finance and Sustainable Development​ (Online) SYLLABUS SUMA PS5170 Sustainable Operations SYLLABUS SUMA PS5195 Accounting, Finance, and Modeling of Sustainable Investments SYLLABUS SUMA PS5197 Financing the Clean Energy Economy SYLLABUS SUMA PS5220 Sustainable Entrepreneurship SYLLABUS SUMA PS5240 Sustainable Agriculture SYLLABUS SUMA PS5245 Smart Agriculture for a Changing Climate SYLLABUS SUMA PS5250 Building Resiliency in the 21st Century Detroit SYLLABUS SUMA PS5320 Sustainable Investing and Economic Growth SYLLABUS SUMA PS5445 Impact Finance for Sustainability Practitioners SYLLABUS SUMA PS5446 Sustainability Value Creation in Private Markets SYLLABUS SUMA PS5470 Circular Economy for Sustainability Professionals SYLLABUS SUMA PS5525 Consumerism and Sustainability SYLLABUS SUMA PS5650 Solar Project Development SYLLABUS SUMA PS5700 Ethics for Sustainability Management and Finance SYLLABUS SUMA PS5770 Sustainable Management of Forests SYLLABUS SUMA PS6130 Management of SEC Climate Disclosure Compliance SYLLABUS SUMA PS6131 Understanding the SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure Rules and Global ESG Disclosure Regulations SYLLABUS For other approved courses in this area, please visit this page .

WELCOME to Columbia University's Master of Science in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Certification programs! New Student Resources Enrollment Confirmation In order to secure a place in the program you must complete the enrollment form within the online application system and submit a tuition deposit. ​ Begin the Visa Process (International Students Only) Complete and submit the application for the form I-20 to the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) . Please note that this is only required of international students requiring a student (F-1) visa. If you are not a United States citizen or permanent resident, you must be a full-time student at Columbia in order to be eligible for a student (F-1) visa. If you have questions about the visa application process you can email the ISSO at newintlstudent@columbia.edu . Fee payment must accompany the online application. Apply for Housing SPS students have the opportunity to apply for housing through Columbia Residential. The Columbia Residential inventory consists of apartment shares and dormitory-style rooms. There are also a limited number of studio/efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units prioritized for couples and families. Most housing is located within walking distance of the campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood. Students are also housed in Manhattan Valley, just south of Morningside Heights. Additionally, students are housed in Riverdale, Bronx, at The Arbor , which opened in 2008. Shuttle service to and from The Arbor is provided. Full housing information through the School of Professional Studies can be found here . Submit Official Admissions Documents All new students are required to send official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended to the Office of Enrollment Management prior to beginning their program. Official transcripts must be submitted by July 15 for new students enrolling in the fall term and by December 1 for new students enrolling in the spring term. Official transcripts from your conferring undergraduate institution must include a notation certifying conferral of a bachelor’s degree. Falsification, forgery, and misrepresentation of any type, will risk forfeiture of admissions and/or enrollment. Forfeiture may occur whenever an integrity lapse is discovered, and may include admissions revocation, expulsion, or another sanction outlined within the Standards of Campus Discipline. ​ If your transcripts are from an institution in the U.S. or Canada, official transcripts must be submitted electronically if the institution has a process for emailing electronic transcripts (such as services available through eSCRIP-SAFE, Parchment, or National Student Clearinghouse). The registrar’s office may submit the transcripts to apply@sps.columbia.edu . ​ If, and only if, the institution does not provide an electronic delivery option, official transcripts must arrive directly from the issuing institution, and in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution. Copies, opened or unsealed envelopes, unofficial printouts, or facsimiles will not be accepted. We will also not accept hard copy documents from institutions offering electronic delivery. ​ All international post-secondary credentials must be submitted in the original language along with both a certified English course-by-course credential evaluation and translation. You are required to use World Education Services, Inc. (WES) to fulfill this requirement. Credentials Verification Columbia University requires all incoming students to complete a credentials verification process before enrollment. The process includes verification of letters of reference and of all post-secondary transcripts and degrees awarded. Upon submission of the application, applicants must provide written consent to participate in the verification of all academic, professional, and reference information provided during the application process. ​ The School of Professional Studies has contracted with Re Vera Services to assist with the verification of letters of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by a Re Vera representative to confirm authorship of submitted letters. The recommendation verification is conducted concurrently while the application is being reviewed for admission. Admissions decisions will only be released to applicants who have uploaded their consent form within the online application system. ​ Admitted students must submit final, official transcripts of all academic studies, and proof of award of all degrees earned prior to enrollment in the School of Professional Studies. ​ Detailed information about each part of the credentials verification process appears below. Re Vera Authorization Form The first step in the credentials verification process requires that an applicant provide consent to participate in the verification process. This consent is granted by completing the Authorization and Release Form, which is administered by our contracted vendor, Re Vera Services. A link to this form will appear within the application system upon submission of the application. Applicants are required to upload the PDF of the signed consent form within the online application portal before an admissions decision will be released. Applicants should encourage their recommenders to respond promptly to Re Vera’s outreach. ​ Final Official Transcripts All enrolling students must provide official final transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, even if a degree was not awarded. Among these must include a transcript showing the conferral of your bachelor’s degree and the completion of any in-progress study reflected on transcripts provided for admissions consideration. Transcripts must include course names and grades for all work completed. Any documents to which a student has had access, including any transcripts uploaded as part of the application, are automatically considered unofficial. ​ Submission of these documents is required in the manner outlined here: For Domestic Institutions For each institution attended, you must provide an electronic transcript directly from the institution to transcripts@sps.columbia.edu . If your prior institution does not offer electronic transcript transmission, you must write to transcripts@sps.columbia.edu with the link to your prior U.S. institution’s webpage concerning transcript orders to confirm that paper is the only option and obtain permission to submit a paper transcript. If a paper transcript is the only option, it must be sent directly from the institution to Columbia, and not delivered or forwarded by you. Please have the institution send the approved paper transcript to: ​ Office of Admissions School of Professional Studies 203 Lewisohn Hall 2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119 New York, NY 10027-6902 ​ For International Institutions Official transcripts from prior academic institutions outside the United States must be submitted through World Education Services, Inc. (WES) as a course-by-course evaluation. If a WES transcript was provided reflecting in-progress study, a follow-up WES course-by-course evaluation showing the complete academic record and degree conferral is required. Activate your University ID (UNI) and Email (LionMail) Account Your UNI is created three to five business days after we receive your tuition deposit. To activate your UNI, click the “Activate Your UNI or LionMail Account” option on the Manage My UNI page. If you are unable to look up your UNI using the available search tool and more than five business days have passed, please contact apply@sps.columbia.edu . Complete Immunization New York State Law requires that all students document their immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. To do so, you must submit the Columbia University Measles, Mumps, and Rubella form to the Columbia Health Immunization Compliance Office and confirm your Meningococcal Meningitis decision online. Read more about immunization requirements . Complete Pre-Orientation Modules All SPS students are expected to complete online pre-orientation requirements through Canvas, our premiere learning management system. Canvas modules include: Academic Integrity, Campus Policies and Procedures, Haven - Sexual Assault Prevention Training, University Welcome, Career Competencies, International Student Services, Office of Student Life, Student Success Tips, University Health Services, Public Safety, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, and Gender-Based Misconduct. Failure to complete the designated required sections will result in a registration hold on your student account which will prevent you from registering for classes. New students will receive an email with details on how to access and complete the tutorials. Register for and Attend Orientation To ensure your academic and professional success, all students are expected to take part in New Student Orientation. Orientation takes place in the last two weeks of August for students beginning in the fall and in early January for students beginning in the spring. Students will receive an email invitation that includes registration instructions. Submit Photo to ID Center To access libraries and secure campus locations, to purchase services at campus cafés and the University bookstore, and to take advantage of cultural discount programs in New York City, you must have a Columbia ID card. Read the instructions on how to submit your photo to the ID Center . Complete the Sexual Respect Initiative Requirement The Sexual Respect and Community Citizenship Initiative was created by students, faculty, and administrators, and asks students to examine the link between sexual respect and membership in the Columbia community. The goal is to reinforce, for all Columbia students, that sexual respect is integral to being a member of this University community. The initiative takes place during your first semester on campus. You will receive an email with details on how to fulfill this requirement. Select a Faculty Advisor Faculty Advisor Bios Faculty Advisor Selection ​ Attend Orientation Again, there will be a required program orientation prior to the start of the program. At orientation, you will receive additional information relevant to your new role as a student at Columbia University including details about and instructions for registering for classes. Register for Classes Register for classes utilizing the instructions provided at orientation. Review the academic calendar for a comprehensive list of registration dates and other important deadlines. Select Insurance Option If you are enrolling full-time (12 credits or more each term), you must confirm your enrollment in the Basic level of the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan , upgrade your selection to the Comprehensive level, or request a waiver. If you are enrolling in fewer than 12 credits each term, you may opt in to receiving health insurance through Columbia, but are not required to do so. Review Your Student Account Statement Online Your E-bill statement will be available through Student Services Online (SSOL). You will receive an alert at your Columbia email address indicating that it is available. Please visit the Student Financial Services website to find out more about financial aid and tuition payment options. 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Area 1: Integrative Sustainability Management ​ 3 COURSES (9 CREDITS) Required: SUMA PS4100 Sustainability Management (3 CREDITS) Required: SUMA PS5200 Integrative Capstone Workshop (3 CREDITS) Approved Integrative Sustainability Management Elective Course (3 CREDITS) These three courses give students an understanding of the elements of sustainability by teaching them about the complex interactions between natural and social systems which sustainability practitioners must always consider. Students will also learn about the different ways in which “sustainability” is understood. REQUIRED COURSES SUMA PS4100 Sustainability Management SYLLABUS SUMA PS520 0 Integrative Capstone Workshop PROJECTS ELECTIVE COURSES SUMA PS4030 Hungry City Workshop SYLLABUS SUMA PS4115 Innovative Sustainability Leadership SYLLABUS SUMA PS4130 Sustainable Cities SYLLABUS SUMA PS4310 Practicum in Innovative Sustainability Leadership SYLLABUS SUMA PS4490 Women in Cities: Integrating Needs, Rights, Access and Opportunity into Sustainable Urban Design, Planning and Management SYLLABUS SUMA PS4734 Practicum on Environmental Research Science-Based Solutions for Sustainability SYLLABUS SUMA PS5025 Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Strategy SYLLABUS SUMA PS5150 Energy and Sustainable Development SYLLABUS SUMA PS5170 Sustainable Operations SYLLABUS SUMA PS5180 Writing about Global Science for International Media SYLLABUS SUMA PS5199 Sustainable Transportation Economy SYLLABUS SUMA PS5240 Sustainable Agriculture​ SYLLABUS SUMA PS5250 Building a Sustainable Detroit: A Case Study in Urban Resilience SYLLABUS SUMA PS5460 Writing Op-Eds, Small Personal Essays and Blog Posts SYLLABUS SUMA PS5470 Circular Economy for Sustainability Professionals SYLLABUS SUMA PS5525 Consumerism and Sustainability SYLLABUS SUMA PS5690 Environmental Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities SYLLABUS SUMA PS5700 Ethics for Sustainability Management and Finance SYLLABUS SUMA PS5888 Geographies of Environmental Justice & Sustainability SYLLABUS SUMA PS6131 Understanding the SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure Rules and Global ESG Disclosure Regulations SYLLABUS SUMA PS6135 Art and Sustainability SYLLABUS See Case Studies For other approved courses in this area, please visit this page .

CAREER RESOURCES M.S. in Sustainability Management graduates hold key positions in some of the world’s most impactful organizations. Some 75% hold positions in the private sector, with the remaining 25% in government and nonprofit organizations in the United States and abroad. Some of the organizations that employ our graduates include: Accenture American Express CDP Citi Clinton Global Initiative Coach Con Edison Ernst and Young ESG Analytics Etsy First Solar Google Great Forest HSBC Morgan Stanley Natural Resources Defense Council New York City Department of Environmental Protection Nike NRG Energy Patagonia PepsiCo Samsung Electronics San Francisco Department of the Environment UNICEF United Nations Global Compact Verizon Voltpost Waterkeeper Alliance World Bank Group Watch to see how program alumni are using the skills they gained to transform the field of sustainability management. School of Professional Studies’ Career Design Lab Master of Science in Sustainability Management students and alumni are supported by a wide variety of individualized career coaching and career resources. The Career Design Lab partners with SUMA faculty, administrators, students, and alumni to provide tailored career services and programming in addition to self-directed online tools for professional development. Eileen McGinnis Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of CMC Energy Services Sustainability Career Mentor If you would like to discuss job exploration or any aspects of your professional development journey, schedule an appointment with Eileen via the SPS Talent page below! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! Climate School Professional Development Opportunities Master of Science in Sustainability Management students and alumni benefit from professional development support from the Columbia Climate School. The program focuses on skill building, access to leading practitioners, career networking, and specialized job search strategies and tools. Initiatives include: Research, Fieldwork, and Internships Opportunities Climate & Sustainability Career Planning Access to Climate and Sustainability Practitioners Climate & Sustainability Alumni Network Associations & Clubs Fellowships & Scholarships For more information about career support through the Columbia Climate School, click here . ALUMNI PROFILES

Area 3: Physical Dimensions Of Sustainability Management ​ 3 Physical Dimensions of Sustainability Courses (9 CREDITS) ​ The physical dimensions requirement teaches students about the connections between environmental inputs (i.e. natural resources) and outputs (i.e. energy), and their effects on the natural environment. The emphasis in this requirement will be on understanding the environmental impacts from organizational activities. The planning, design or architecture courses give students a foundation in planning, design and spatial issues. This is particularly important, as many sustainability initiatives concern land use, buildings and other physical entities. COURSES SUMA PS4030 Hungry City Workshop SYLLABUS SUMA PS4130 Sustainable Cities SYLLABUS SUMA PS4145 Climate Change and Sustainable Water SYLLABUS SUMA PS4147 Water Resources and Climate SYLLABUS SUMA PS4235 The Science of Urban Ecology SYLLABUS SUMA PS4236 Reversing the Biodiversity Crisis SYLLABUS SUMA PS4734 Practicum on Environmental Research Science-Based Solutions for Sustainability SYLLABUS SUMA PS5021 Theory & Practice of Life Cycle Assessment​ SYLLABUS SUMA PS5035 GHG Emissions: Measuring and Minimizing the Carbon Footprint SYLLABUS SUMA PS5050 Critical Urban Infrastructure for Sustainable Development SYLLABUS SUMA PS5135 Analysis for Energy Efficiency SYLLABUS SUMA PS5140 Sustainability Science SYLLABUS SUMA PS5162 Responsiveness and Resiliency in the Built Environment SYLLABUS SUMA PS5199 Sustainable Transportation Economy SYLLABUS SUMA PS5205 Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability Management SYLLABUS SUMA PS5210 Solid Waste Management SYLLABUS SUMA PS5230 Earth's Climate System SYLLABUS SUMA PS5240 Sustainable Agriculture SYLLABUS SUMA PS5245 Smart Agriculture for a Changing Climate SYLLABUS SUMA PS5255 Data Analysis & Visualization in Sustainability SYLLABUS SUMA PS5770 Sustainable Management of Forests SYLLABUS SUMA PS5805 Equity, Energy and the Built Environment: Current Practices and Future Transitions SYLLABUS SUMA PS6110 Sustainability and Urban Form: Redevelopment, Reuse, and Ecological Design SYLLABUS SUMA PS6130 Management of SEC Climate Disclosure Compliance SYLLABUS SUMA PS6131 Understanding the SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure Rules and Global ESG Disclosure Regulations SYLLABUS SUMA PS6132 Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis SYLLABUS SUMA PS6135 Art & Sustainability SYLLABUS SUMA PS6140 Applied Energy Methods in Affordable Housing Development SYLLABUS For other approved courses in this area, please visit this page .

ACCELERATED PROGRAM Sustainable Development (B.A.) and Sustainability Management (M.S.) ​ The combined Sustainable Development and Sustainability Management program — offered in collaboration with The Earth Institute, Columbia College, the School of General Studies and the School of Professional Studies — prepares students to become sustainability practitioners. These students in this program are trained to understand the complex environmental challenges facing the world, and develop practical skills in management, quantitative analysis, and sustainability to transform the way that organizations do business. Students earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. ​ Undergraduates in the Sustainable Development program at Columbia University are uniquely prepared for this graduate program, having undertaken interdisciplinary studies focused on the natural and social sciences, and the theory and practice of sustainable development. Students develop expertise in critical areas, such as food, water, health and climate change, and are they trained in important skill areas such as economic analysis and GIS modeling. ​ Building upon the strong foundation of their undergraduate coursework, students wh o are accepted into the Sustainability Management program will learn to draw from interdisciplinary perspectives in general and financial management, quantitative analysis, public policy, and the physical dimensions of sustainability. Students will receive practical professional training to help them to understand the systematic and organizational role of sustainability in any organization. ​ ​ ADMISSIONS Students in the Undergraduate program in Sustainable Development of Columbia University, who are in good academic standing, may apply to the M.S. in Sustainability Management program in the spring of their junior year or the fall of their senior year. Students will receive provisional acceptance and will be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in Sustainability Management classes. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the purpose of the application; official transcripts must be submitted once the undergraduate degree is conferred. The application fee for sustainable development students will be waived. For more information on the application process, click here . ​ ​ APPLICATION DEADLINES Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students who wish to have a decision in advance of registration for the following semester should submit by the earlier deadline noted below. Fall Admission (Juniors): May 1 (Early Deadline: March 15) Spring Admission (Seniors): November 1 (Early Deadline: October 1) ​ ​ CURRICULUM Admitted undergraduate students may take up to two Sustainability Management courses that count toward the master’s degree during their senior year. These courses will be accepted for advanced standing in the Sustainability Management but may not be counted toward students’ undergraduate degree requirements. These courses are:​ SUMA PS4100 Sustainability Management SYLLABUS SUMA PS4130 Sustainable Cities SYLLABUS SUMA PS4145 Climate Change and Sustainable Water SYLLABUS SUMA PS4235 The Science of Urban Ecology SYLLABUS CONTACTS For more information please contact Sylvia Montijo, Program Manager, Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development, smontijo@climate.columbia.edu

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 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

STAFF Steve Cohen Program Director Maria Gray Director of Curriculum Affairs & Administration Cindy lp Assistant Director of Student Affairs Chandler Precht Director of External Affairs & Communications John E. Williams Director of Student Affairs & DEI Lili Csorba Program Manager of External Affairs & Communications Sarah Howard Operations Manager

INTEGRATIVE CAPSTONE WORKSHOP Fall ​ Sustainability Certification for Indoor Urban and Vertical Farms: A Sustainable Approach to Addressing Growth in Vertical Farming Client: The Association for Vertical Farming Report Video Preventing the Over-consumption of Long Island’s “Sole Source Aquifer” Client: The Town of North Hempstead Report Video New Haven Farms: Pathways to Growth Client: New Haven Farms Report Video Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for Nature and Nature-Based Infrastructure in New York City Client: The Nature Conservancy Report Video Spring Last Chance Gas: Identifying Alternative Fuel Vehicle Potential in New York State Client: New York State Department of Transportation Report Video Past, Present & Future: Driving Sustainable Operations at the National Resources Defense Council Client: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Report Video Battle of the Buildings: Evaluating the Sustainability of Buildings in Yonkers, NY Client: City of Yonkers Report Video Sustainability Workbook: Understanding the Impacts of Facility Relocation and Operation Client: Butte-Silverbow County Department of Planning, Butte, Montana Report Video Benchmarking for NGOs: Sustainability-Benchmarking Framework for SMRT Client: The World Resources Institute’s Sustainability Initiative and the Sustainability Managers Round Table Report Video 2015 2011 Fall ​ Distributed Energy Generation and Green Infrastructure: Transit Oriented Development for Bridgeport, Connecticut Client: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Regional Plan Association Final Report Video Corporate Strategies to Increase Market Share of Sustainably Managed Forest Products Client: GreenBlue Final Report Video Climate Change Adaptation: A Framework for the City of Philadelphia Client: Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia Final Report Video Metrics and Targets for the Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan Client: City of Albany Final Report Video Spring Commercial Solid Waste Management for New York City Client: New York City Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Final Report Video Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Design at the Port Authority of NY & NJ Client: The Port Authority of NY & NJ Final Report Link is unavailable Fall ​ Impact Investment and Institutional Investors: How can pension funds help enable a transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy? Client: Climate, Environment & Development Program, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Report Video A Near Zero Solid Waste Strategy for Mamaroneck, NY Client: Mamaroneck Sustainability Collaborative and the Town of Mamaroneck Report Video Sustainable Operations for the Liniers Cattle Market in Buenos Aires Client: Unit of Special Projects Matanza-Riachuelo River Basin (UPE-CUMAR), and the Directorate-General for International Relations and Cooperation, Buenos Aires City Government​ Video The Long-Term Sustainability of the Two Bridges Waterfront Community Client: Two Bridges Neighborhood Council Report Video The Costs and Benefits of Transitioning the Staten Island Ferry to Liquefied Natural Gas Client: Ferry Division, New York City Department of Transportation Report Video Summer Evaluating the Living Building Challenge in New York City Client: International Living Future Institute Report Link is unavailable Spring Living on the Edge: Agriculture in Periurban Mexico CIty Client: Instituto Internacional de Recursos Renovables (IRRI), Sistema Biobolsa (SB) and Isla Urbana (IU), Mexico Report Video Bringing Newark’s Stormwater Management System into the 21st Century Client: Newark Water Group Report Video Designing Self-Sustaining Business Model for Innovation Africa Client: Innovation Africa​ Video Effective Environmental Management Systems: Effectiveness for Public Transit Agencies with the Federal Transit Administration Client: Federal Transit Administration Report Video Navigating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Data for Foundations Client: Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Report Video 2014 2013 Fall ​ C40 Cities in Action: How Bike-Share and BRT are Accelerating Across the World Client: The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) Report Video Climate Change Resilience Planning Client: Central Park Conservancy Institute Report Video Leveraging the Multiple Benefits of Green Infrastructure Client: New York City Department of Environmental Protection Report Video Encouraging Sustainable Behavior: A Toolkit for the Natural Resources Defense Council Client: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Report Video Design of a Building Energy Retrofitting Program for Montenegro Client: Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Montenegro Report Video Summer Optimizing a High-Impact Clean-Tech Innovation Program in the U.S. & U.K. Client: The Climate Group Report Video Spring Living on the Edge – Integrating Renewable Resource Strategies on the Urban Periphery in Oaxaca, Mexico Clients: Instituto Internacional de Recursos Renovables (irri) Mexico, The Yansa Group, The Ashoka Foundation Mexico Report Video Opportunities for Climate Resilience: The Beaches of Stamford, CT Client: City of Stamford, Land Use Bureau Report Video Chile's Sustainable Tourism Program: Hotel & Lodging Sector Client: Chilean Federation of Tourism Enterprises, FEDETUR Report Video Improving Energy Resilience of Buildings in New York City Client: New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) Report Video New Jersey Audubon S.A.V.E. Seed Program Business Plan Client: New Jersey Audubon Report Video 2012 Fall ​ Finding Balance in New York City: A Roadmap to Net Zero Energy for the Natural Resources Defense Council Headquarters Client: Natural Resources Defense Council Report Video Business Plan for the Healthy Urban Tree Initiative in New York City Client: The Nature Conservancy Report Video Adaptation of Climate Change: Green Stormwater Management for Communities Across New York State Client: New York State Department of Transportation Report Video NYC Commercial Food Waste: Addressing a Sustainability Challenge Through Spatial Analysis Client: City of New York, Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Report Video Resilient Sustainable Communities: Integrating Hazard Mitigation & Sustainability into Land Use Clients: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Report Video Summer Sustainability Reporting and the Natural Resources Defense Council Client: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Report Video Spring Freshkills Park: A Communications Strategy to Address Public Health Concerns Client: New York City Parks Department Report Video Roadmap for Previous Pavement in New York City: A Strategic Plan for The New York City Department of Transportation Client: New York City Department of Transportation Report Video Shelter Island Mashomack Preserve: Sustainability Strategies for Renovating in a Sensitive Ecosystem Client: The Nature Conservancy Report Video New Award Metrics for Sustainability: Deigning Award Components for the King Abdallah II Center for Excellence Client: King Abdullah II Center for Excellent (KACFE) Report Video At What Price? An Analysis of the Complex Market for Flood Insurance in New York City Client: City of New York, Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Report Video

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