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Course Overview

Sustainable systems accept students from any academic background and encompass a wide range of interdisciplinary studies in sustainability science. Here, you won’t be restricted to one sustainability topic or methodology. You will comprehensively learn and experience the methods that lead to environmental, social, technological, and business success, working one-on-one with a faculty advisor to tailor the degree to your sustainability interests.

In the sustainable systems MS, you will start with a broad foundation of knowledge in environmental life cycle assessment, sustainable decision making, economic and policy strategies, and more. Then, you will have the opportunity to customize your degree in areas that suit your interests and career goals—such as renewable energy or mobility—as well as get the hands-on experience that employers are seeking. In as little as one year of study, you will be prepared to make sustainability decisions that you can apply to any career.

You don’t need a background in sustainability to join this program; just a desire to create positive change in the world. We bring in students of all ages, from all backgrounds—from mechanical engineering to political science—and from all over the world so that your learning experience comes not just from the classroom, but from the different perspectives of fellow students.

Plan of Study

Through a flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll begin your degree with core courses in industrial ecology, risk assessment, the economics of sustainability, and more. Several electives from across the university will allow you to further tailor your degree to your talents and career goals, from sustainable craft brewing and distilling to corporate social responsibility.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college.
  • Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate coursework.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
  • Have completed the following college-level coursework: two science courses, one calculus course, and one statistics course.
  • Submit a personal statement (1-2 pages) of educational and career objectives.
  • Submit a writing sample, of which you are the sole author, which should be a report or paper from previous academic or professional work that reflects your critical thinking and writing abilities.
  • Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources are required. If possible, at least one letter should be from an academic instructor, advisor, or someone able to directly comment on your academic abilities. Letters should be submitted directly to RIT by the recommender and must be confidential.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. A minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) is required. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required. The English language test score requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts for degrees in which all course work was conducted in English.

Academic Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.0  
  • PTE Academic: 68

English Language Requirements:

An official score report for the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic exam is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. Please view the overall minimum score requirement for your intended program in the table below. In addition, each program requires balanced sub-scores when determining an applicant’s need for additional English language courses. 

Fees

Full-Time Tuition fees

  • 2-18 Credit Hours: $52092
  • 9 Credit Hours: $39078

Tuition per credit hour (1-11 credit hours)

  • 12-18 Credit Hours: $2171
  • 9 Credit Hours: $2171

This information was accurate on : 09/04/2021
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