Sustainability Graduate Studies

Whether you aim to shape global policies or lead local green initiatives, our programs will equip you with the skills and experience to succeed in a sustainability career. Help build a better world with rigorous training in subjects including development practice, environmental policy, green building, and more.

 

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Choose from 6 Graduate Certificates and 2 Graduate Degrees

Graduate Certificates

Develop a specialization in 4 to 5 courses, online or on campus.

  • Corporate Sustainability and Innovation Certificate
  • Environmental Policy and International Development Certificate
  • Sustainable Food Systems Certificate
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities Certificate
  • Sustainability Certificate 
  • Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Ecosystems Certificate

Graduate Degrees

Deepen your expertise in 12 courses, which can be completed mostly online with 1 required on-campus course.

 

Global Development Practice

Learn how to address multidimensional challenges of sustainable development, including climate change, extreme poverty, gender inequality, and access to clean water and sanitation. 

 

 

Sustainability

Learn how to evaluate and design sustainable practices, technologies, and systems for communities and organizations. 


 

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Quentin Prideaux Master of Liberal Arts, Sustainability degree candidate

"The most impressive thing about Harvard Extension School is the quality of the professors.
You’re learning from people at the forefront of each area of knowledge—law, business, the sciences. They’ve really been there and done it."

 

Why Study at Harvard Extension School?

Deep learning springs from human connection. That’s why we work so hard to bring people together — whether in a live virtual classroom or an in-person seminar on campus.

  • Flexibility

    Study part-time in online and on-campus courses and pace your studies to fit your schedule.

  • Expertise

    Learn from faculty at the forefront of their fields. Receive one-on-one support along your academic journey.

  • Customization

    Tailor your course selection and dive deep into topics that interest you and prepare you for the career you want.

  • Application

    Apply new knowledge and skills immediately in the workplace and see the impact of your education in real-time.

Start your education journey today.

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