Admissions

  CURRICULUM

Our MENV curriculum responds to the changing sustainability landscape, integrating the latest advancements in sustainability leadership and practice. We review our curriculum on a semester-by-semester basis to ensure that our students are ahead of trends and new developments so that they are well positioned to provide value in the public, private, and non profit sectors through meaningful sustainability careers. We stay on the forefront of sustainability by leveraging our extensive partnership network on the Front Range of Colorado and beyond, and by bringing faculty that are industry professionals with decades of experience into the classroom.

  CAPSTONE

As a professional graduate program grounded in applied and experiential learning, MENV bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world—preparing students for meaningful, impactful careers in sustainability. Our signature Capstone Program sets MENV apart, offering a 12-month consulting experience where student teams collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit partners to design and implement solutions to pressing sustainability and climate challenges. This immersive, career-focused approach ensures graduates leave ready to lead change and advance sustainability across sectors.

  CAREER

MENV’s dedicated Career Services team empowers students to turn their passion for sustainability into purpose-driven careers. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and networking events, students receive personalized support in career exploration, résumé and interview preparation, and professional branding. The team also connects students with employers and alumni across diverse sectors, helping them build meaningful relationships and successfully transition into impactful sustainability roles after graduation.

   COMMUNITY

Nestled on the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Boulder is home to leading national laboratories, innovative startups, and thriving industries focused on renewable energy, climate solutions, and sustainability. This vibrant community provides unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and learning, supported by forward-thinking state and local policies. At MENV, we know that meaningful climate action and sustainability solutions require collective effort—so we put community at the heart of everything we do. Our students are part of a dynamic network of peers, faculty, and partners who work together to create real-world impact across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.