Arizona State University
AC-4: Graduate Program

The MA in sustainability is a research oriented degree that culminates with research writing (either a thesis or a publishable, scientific paper). Although the graduate programs emphasize the integration of a broad range of expertise in student training, this master’s program is best suited to students inclined toward social sciences, humanities, planning or related fields and interested in a career in research or academia. Students learn how different disciplines view and approach the challenges of sustainability in theory, research and practice. They develop the academic and technical skills as well as the ethical insights that will help them understand, research and provide solutions to complex sustainability challenges at the local, regional, national and global levels. Students can also apply to participate in the Master's International Peace Corps Program, which works in conjunction with this program.

The MS in sustainability is a research oriented degree that culminates with research writing (either a thesis or a publishable, scientific paper). Although the graduate-degree programs emphasize the integration of a broad range of expertise in student training, the MS program is best suited to students inclined toward natural sciences, economics, engineering, or related fields and interested in a career in research or academia. Students learn how different disciplines view and approach the challenges of sustainability in theory, research and practice. They develop the academic and technical skills as well as the ethical insights that will help them understand, research and provide solutions to complex sustainability challenges at the local, regional, national and global levels. Students can also apply to participate in the Master's International Peace Corps Program, which works in conjunction with this program.

The PhD in sustainability is offered for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's. The doctoral program prepares students to become scientists and leaders in research, to investigate the urgent sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Graduates will possess an advanced understanding of the dynamics of coupled socioecological systems and be able to lead others in research providing adaptive solutions to specific sustainability challenges. The flexible, interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to focus on problems of interest to them, drawing upon relevant knowledge from a variety of disciplines.

Masters in Sustainable Solutions (MSUS) - School of Sustainability https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/SUSUSOMSUS/graduate/false Executive Masters for Sustainability Leadership (EMSL) - School of Sustainability https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/SUEMSLEMSL/graduate/false MS in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESCIVILMS/graduate/false MSE in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESCIVILMSE/graduate/false PhD in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering - Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ESCIVILPHD/graduate/false PhD in Environmental Social Sciences - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/LAESSPHD/graduate/false MAS in Sustainable Tourism (MAS) - College of Public Programs https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/PPSUSTMAS/graduate/false MS Tech in Environmental Technology Management - College of Technology and Innovation https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/TSMGMSTECH/graduate/false Masters in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/ARURBMUEP/graduate/false

The complex adaptive systems science concentration under the PhD in sustainability trains the next generation of scientists in advanced concepts and methods needed for approaching diverse phenomena in the social and life sciences. The program is tightly integrated with diverse, ongoing, university-wide research on complex adaptive systems science at Arizona State University and emphasizes the value of a complex adaptive systems science perspective, to give better insight and a more active role in seeking solutions to a broad array of critical issues facing our society today. Students will be fluent in the common language of complexity while also receiving a solid foundation in the domain knowledge of existing academic disciplines.

The complex adaptive systems science graduate certificate trains the next generation of scientists in advanced concepts and methods needed for approaching diverse phenomena in the social and life sciences. The program is tightly integrated with diverse, ongoing, university-wide research on complex adaptive system science at Arizona State University and emphasizes the value of a complex adaptive systems perspective to give science better insight and a more active role in seeking solutions to a broad array of critical issues facing our society today. Students will be fluent in the common language of complexity while also receiving a solid foundation in the domain knowledge of existing academic disciplines.

The certificate in sustainable technology and management is an interdisciplinary program that helps managers, engineers and organizations meet the business and engineering imperatives of sustainable development in a globalizing and increasingly competitive economy. Students will be presented with metrics and skill sets that will enhance the development of sustainable technologies, entrepreneurship and organizational strategy. The net benefit will be reduced risks and costs and increased competitive advantages through strategic alliances, scenario planning and resource management.

Certificate in Sustainable Tourism - College of Public Programs https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/PPSTGRCT/graduate/false