Graduate Degrees in Masters of the Environment

Masters of the Environment

The Masters 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 two-year, immersive, cohort-based graduate program builds students into leaders in a wide range of careers in conservation, consulting, energy, natural resources, planning, policy, sustainability and more. While in the program, students must choose to concentrate their studies in one of five specializations: Environmental and Natural Resources Policy, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry, Sustainable Food Systems, and Urban Resilience and Sustainability.

Degree Types

MENV

The MENV program brings together thought leaders from inside and outside academia to ensure that our curriculum has real-world applicability.

MENV students complete a nine-month Capstone Project where they work directly with partner organizations across a variety of industries in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Workshops, field trips and seminars are offered throughout the program to complement the classroom curriculum and help give students hands-on, applied training.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Masters of the Environment

Master’s Degree

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 before applying.
Students must complete at least 48 credit hours of coursework during the 24-month program, to include:
- Core courses
- Required specialization courses in one of five specializations
- Electives
- Capstone Project

GRE/GMAT Requirements

The MENV program does not consider the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) as part of its review process. After extensive review, the admissions committee has decided that these tests, although a useful indicator for some graduate programs, do not accurately predict the success of a student pursuing a professional program such as the MENV program. Your score will not be taken into account in the application review process even if you include it in your application.

H5: Application Deadlines

Priority deadline for fall 2024: Jan. 15, 2024
Rolling deadline for fall 2024: March 1, 2024

For program details, review the course catalog.

Research Areas

Environmental & Natural Resources Policy
Renewable & Sustainable Energy
Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry
Sustainable Food Systems
Urban Resilience & Sustainability

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Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

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