Student Experience
ESM Cohorts
The Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (ESM) program is designed around a cohort model that fosters collaboration, leadership, and rich discussion among a diverse group of students. Our unique modular format creates a dynamic and focused learning environment, allowing you to engage deeply with your peers and faculty throughout the 10-month experience. The small class size ensures you’ll learn not only from expert professors but also from one another—building meaningful connections that last well beyond graduation.
ESM Alumni Career Stories and Professional Outcomes
Class Profile
The average ESM cohort is composed of a diverse group of 40-50 students with varied professional, academic, and personal experiences. Below is the profile of the 2027 cohort of our ESM program.
26
Average Age
35%
U.S. Diversity
13%
International Citizenship
The Capitol Campus
ESM students study at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus, a growing interdisciplinary hub in the heart of Washington, D.C. Located near Union Station and Capitol Hill, the campus brings together students, faculty, research centers, and programs from across Georgetown, creating opportunities to connect beyond the classroom and across disciplines.
The ESM and Earth Commons home base is 111 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Georgetown’s newest academic building. The modern space features classrooms, collaborative study areas, student lounges, event spaces, and resources shared by the broader Capitol Campus community.
Take a video tour of the Capitol Campus below to explore academic, residential, and community spaces that make up Georgetown’s downtown campus.
Structure for All Types of Students
The ESM program is designed for students from a wide range of backgrounds, from recent graduates to professionals seeking to advance or pivot in their careers. During Modules 1-4, students attend classes all day, in-person 2-3 days of the week, leaving the remaining days open for part-time work, internships, or other professional opportunities.
The Alumni Experience
At Georgetown McDonough, we believe that leaders never stop learning. This philosophy shapes our commitment to lifelong engagement, supporting the ongoing professional and personal growth of our students and alumni.
Graduates of the ESM program have the opportunity to continue expanding their business knowledge and skills well beyond graduation. Through lifelong engagement, alumni can participate in educational offerings from the Graduate and Executive Degree Programs at the McDonough School of Business, the Earth Commons, and the College of Arts and Sciences—reconnecting with faculty, collaborating with peers, and growing their professional networks across programs and cohorts.