Take Your Sustainability Career Further with Harvard’s Flexible Online Programs.

Advance your career with expert-led courses in sustainability. At Harvard Extension School, you’ll gain the technical expertise, leadership skills, and systems-thinking approach needed to create meaningful change in your field.

Graduate Degrees and Certificates.
Online. Part-Time.

 

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Master's Degrees

Get a Harvard education that works with your busy life. Earn your master’s degree part-time through our online programs with short, immersive experiences on Harvard’s campus. 

Graduate Certificates

Specialize with just four courses. Earn a graduate certificate that can stand alone or be stacked toward a master’s degree, giving you flexible options to advance your expertise.

Open New Doors with Harvard Supporting You

Harvard sustainability alumni have founded their own startups, pursued further studies in globally ranked programs, and work for leading organizations, including the United Nations, Bank of America, and The Nature Conservancy.

They hold titles such as: 

  • Senior Manager of Corporate Sustainability
  • Advocate for Clean Energy Transmission
  • Consultant of Climate & Sustainability
  • International Climate Researcher
  • Program Director of Land Management
  • Communications Director of Energy and Environment 

Harvard, On Your Terms

At Harvard Extension School, we put your goals and priorities first. You’ll find learning opportunities that are accessible, flexible, and designed for impact.    

Our instructors have deep expertise in cutting-edge topics like sustainable development, renewable energy, decarbonization, and climate adaptation. They bring a genuine passion for teaching, with students giving our faculty an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. 

Get a head start on your degree: you’ll complete two foundational courses before submitting your application. Success in these courses prepares you for success in the program.

Pace your studies to fit your schedule. Complete most of your degree courses online, and experience Harvard in person during an immersive on-campus course.

Learn and engage with high-achieving peers, and join the 400K+ members of the Harvard alumni network upon graduation. 

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