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SIT Graduate Institute Global Master of Arts in Climate Change & Global Sustainability (Full-Time)
SIT Graduate Institute

Global Master of Arts in Climate Change & Global Sustainability (Full-Time)

1 Years

English

Full time

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USD 45,445

On-Campus

* Rolling application deadline for U.S. & Permanent Residents

Introduction

Gain the professional skills and hands-on experience needed to effectively confront climate change and promote sustainability.

Please note that SIT will make every effort to maintain its programs as described. To respond to emergent situations, like COVID-19, however, SIT may have to change or cancel programs.

Why a Master's in Climate Change and Sustainability?

Climate change is a pressing concern at global, regional, and local scales. This program provides an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and global experience to address climate change and enhance the sustainability of environments and responsible human livelihoods. By using natural and social sciences to engage with communities, environments, practices, and policies, we can limit climate change and mitigate and manage its impacts on our world. The program will prepare you to work in the fields of climate change science, policy, conservation, development, or community advocacy.

During your first semester in Iceland, meet your cohort, participate in orientation, and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s pathbreaking energy alternatives to fossil fuels. You will also explore Iceland’s methods for reducing carbon dioxide output; its core policies of environmental governance; and its changing geopolitical role as a leader in European energy innovation.

In your second semester, travel to Zanzibar, exploring the effects of climate change on tropical ecosystems; communities of the Indian Ocean; and best practices for balancing natural resources with sustainable growth. You will also interact with scientists, activists, and leaders as you learn about agriculture and aquaculture; food chains and markets; water and food security; government policies; and coastal urban planning.

Spend your final semester undertaking a professional practicum at a prominent environmental or climate change organization. This will allow you to apply what you have learned to a professional setting while gaining real-world skills for your résumé. You will also complete a capstone paper reflecting on your experience.

Created especially for mission-driven professionals who seek a comprehensive introduction to climate science (advanced knowledge of science not required), and are passionate about sustainable development, ecological conservation, and resource management, the master’s in climate change and global sustainability will allow you to get the skills, expertise, and hands-on experience you need to make a difference locally or globally.

Program Sites

Ísafjörður, Iceland

Venture to the northwestern tip of Iceland, known for its tundra climate and awe-inspiring scenery. Hike the glaciers, attend the Arctic Circle Conference, visit hydropower stations, and investigate the dramatic effects of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and their communities. Students stay in a converted high school with hotel-style rooms and a dining facility.

Excursion highlights include:

  • Arctic Circle Conference
  • Arctic Fox Center
  • Drangajökull Glacier
  • Hornstrandir
  • Harpa eða kollegar: Avalanche research
  • Mjólkárvirkjun: Hydroelectric power plant
  • Multiple energy and landscape/seascape outings
  • Reykjavik: museums and landmarks

Zanzibar, Tanzania

From your coastal base in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will study Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean shoreline, work with community organizations and entrepreneurs, and apply conservation strategies to coral reefs and tropical forests in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. Students will stay in well-appointed apartments of their choice in Stone Town and have the opportunity to visit spice farms and beaches.

Excursion highlights include:

  • Stone Town UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
  • Mafia Island Marine Park
  • Ngezi-Vumawimbi Nature Forest Reserve
  • University of Dar es Salaam
  • National Museum of Tanzania
  • Paje and Ngezi beachfronts
  • Multiple community food, water, forestry, and energy initiatives

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