Master of the Environment

The Master of the Environment (MENV) Graduate Program at the University of Colorado Boulder is an innovative, interdisciplinary professional master's degree that equips students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to address the complex environmental challenges of the 21st century. This 21-month, immersive, cohort-based graduate program develops students into leaders in a wide range of careers in conservation, consulting, energy, natural resources, planning, policy, sustainability and more.

The MENV program focuses on application and problem solving, and the curriculum is comprised of four components:

Core courses
Required specialization courses in one of five specializations
Electives
Capstone project
Throughout the program, students develop and hone their skills and leadership capacities through experiential learning, theory and foundational knowledge building, professional development opportunities, career mentoring, and capstone project in lieu of a thesis.

Students become conversant in the language, knowledge, theory, techniques, and methodologies of various disciplines while developing general analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the adaptability that is indispensable to professional and career success.

MENV provides a foundation of multidisciplinary knowledge and communication and analytical skills that enable students to address increasingly complex sustainability challenges in a wide range of professional careers.

In addition, the MENV program values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and is deeply committed to diversifying our student body, faculty, and staff, improving the equity of our systems, and creating an inclusive culture in the program, on CU Boulder's campus, and in the environmental sector at-large.

To be considered for the MENV program, students must have a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the international equivalent. We recommend a minimum of one year of professional experience or applicable training prior to applying. Submit recommendations directly online through the application system. Make sure to give your recommenders enough time to write and submit their letters before the application deadlines listed above, incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The MENV program does not consider the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of its review process. IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL ibt: 75, TOEFL pbt: 537.

University Requirement: Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree. Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.