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Sustainability (MSUS) Overview
Housed on Chatham’s groundbreaking Eden Hall Campus, Chatham’s Master of Sustainability (MSUS) program is experiential and practical. Our highly interdisciplinary faculty members work closely with students on projects that make real differences even as they teach important principles. Students gain not only a professional skill set that prepares them to be the sustainability leaders of tomorrow, but a diverse portfolio of work that shows that they already are.
Application Deadline
Priority and Regular
Priority deadline for fall is February 1 (materials must be received by this date for first consideration of funding). Regular deadline for fall is July 1. Regular deadline for spring is November 1.
Credits Required
30
The MSUS may be completed in three terms of full-time study. A part-time enrollment option is also available.
Education Options
Dual Degree
Students may also choose to pursue a dual degree MSUS + MBA.
Courses & Curriculum
Chatham University's Masters of Sustainability (MSUS) requires 30 credits and can be completed in three terms. The MSUS curriculum features foundational courses that explore system analysis and sustainability in ecological, economic, social, and business contexts. It also includes skills and method courses, and electives for in-depth study of specific sustainability topics. Click the button below to learn more about the curriculum progression and courses.
Explore MSUS Curriculum : Checkerboard 1 - Courses & Curriculum
Eden Hall Campus
Located 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh, Chatham's Eden Hall Campus is the world's first academic community built from the ground up for sustainability. The grounds and infrastructure support research and learning around energy and climate; water and aquaculture; food and agriculture; community and health; and design and planning. As an MSUS student, you will balance your time between the Shadyside Campus and Eden Hall.
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Program Faculty
Chatham's Sustainability faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 4 - Program Faculty
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The MSUS curriculum incorporates the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a roadmap for sustainability adopted by all nations. In addition to links within courses, each student’s thesis addresses at least one SDG. Focused on concrete issues like water, food, and energy, learning through the SDGs helps sustainability come alive.
MSUS+MBA Option
Not sure the MSUS program is right for you? Chatham also offers a dual-degree MSUS+MBA, which allows students to secure a strong understanding of business administration as a complement to the sustainability focus of the MSUS, while obtaining the credential of an MBA. All of this can be achieved in roughly the same time it would normally take to obtain just one of these degrees.
Learn About MSUS+MBA : Checkerboard 6 - MSUS+MBA Option
Graduate Career Opportunities
MSUS graduates have worked at organizations including Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, Homewood Children’s Village; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Allegheny County Health Department; North Museum of Nature and Science; Cleveland State University; Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse; Ioby; Oakland University; the City of Pittsburgh; Quasar Energy Group; University of Pittsburgh; and Scalo Solar.
Tuition & Funding
The cost of a graduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Chatham also offers a 20% corporate partner discount, graduate assistantships, and professional campus work positions for many graduate programs that can help make a Chatham graduate education more affordable. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to understand loan and financing options available.
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Visits & Events
Start the next steps in your graduate journey at Chatham University by visiting campus or attending upcoming events. Join virtual info sessions, open houses, or admitted student sessions to learn about our programs and the application process, interact with faculty, and experience the Chatham community. Click the button below to view the schedule and register, and email graduate@chatham.edu with any questions.
View Graduate Event Schedule : Checkerboard 10 - Visits & Events
Master of Sustainability (MSUS)
