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Georgetown’s Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) is a jointly offered degree that blends scientific knowledge with business principles.
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Why Georgetown’s M.S. Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM)?
The Earth Commons Institute along with the McDonough School of Business and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences created this degree with the understanding that science and business principles are both critical to achieving sustainability goals across the globe.
Georgetown’s MS-ESM is a full-time, 10-month interdisciplinary program held on-campus in Washington, D.C. The unique curriculum combines principles of environmental science with a foundation in business management, delivering the comprehensive knowledge you need to become a principled leader in environment and sustainability.
While learning and working toward a career focused on protecting the environment, you will enjoy the unparalleled access only Washington, D.C., offers to thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, transnational organizations, global corporations, nonprofits, and government entities. Learn from instructors at the forefront of sustainability equipped with the creativity, knowledge, and technical skills needed to make a strategic societal impact within any organization or sector.
Choosing Georgetown’s MS-ESM
Our STEM-designated MS-ESM program combines scientific knowledge with business principles to prepare students to create a more just world. You’ll learn from world-renowned instructors from across disciplines and gain the comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience that is needed to address sustainability issues and create value for organizations across the globe.
“The MS-ESM program empowered me with essential foundational knowledge in climate change and environmental science. By delving into topics such as biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services in the context of climate change, along with exploring diverse strategies for mitigation and adaptation, I gained a deeper understanding of the projects we execute and the broader field. The program’s interdisciplinary curriculum was particularly valuable, enabling me to leverage my prior experience and background to the fullest extent.” – Shagai Mandakhbayar (MS-ESM’23), Senior Program Officer, World Wildlife Fund
Explore MS-ESM News
Georgetown McDonough Master’s and Executive Education Programs Expand to Capitol Campus in 2025
A select number of specialized master’s programs at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business will soon expand to the university’s Capitol Campus to deepen connections to the Washington, D.C., e…
April 2nd, 2025
Jamaica Gayle (ESM’25) believes in the power of mentorship and interdisciplinary learning to drive meaningful change. With a background in sustainability policy, she enrolled in Georgetown’s M.S…
March 31st, 2025
Driving Impact: How McDonough is Helping Me Bridge Sustainability and Small Business Support
Andrea Lizarzaburu (MS-ESM’25) is part of the Small Business Corps (SBC), a program facilitated by Georgetown’s Business for Impact that provides pro-bono consulting services to small businesses i…
March 27th, 2025
Mend a Hand: Sewing Knowledge into Sustainability
Trish McGee (ESM’25) is a sustainability advocate and entrepreneur dedicated to reducing clothing and textile waste. Through her venture, Mend a Hand: Built with (Re)Purpose, she empowers individual…
February 28th, 2025