M.S. in Environmental Management and Sustainability
Bring science, management, law, and social responsibility together to make the business case for environmental sustainability.
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As the only business school in a tech university in Chicago, Stuart School of Business at Illinois Tech is uniquely positioned to prepare you to advance your career by applying technological innovation in the digital age.
The Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability (EMS) program is designed to teach students with backgrounds in STEM fields to be effective analysts, managers, and leaders in solving complex environmental and sustainability challenges faced by societies, governments, and businesses. Here's how:
- Our program’s rigorous, industry-based curriculum, emphasis on mastery of analytical tools, and applied approach to teaching will keep you on top of leading-edge sustainability practices and techniques.
- Illinois Tech’s unique Elevate program guarantees you opportunities for hands-on experiences, such as in-person or virtual internships, plus personalized mentoring and academic and career planning.
- Chicago is home to high-tech companies, startups, green businesses, and a wide range of local efforts to build sustainable communities. Stuart and Illinois Tech faculty and staff have connections to help students access resources for projects, networking, and potential jobs in the nonprofit, governmental, and business sectors.
Fall 2022 admission is open, with no GRE or GMAT required. Fill out the form on this page for information about scholarships and to connect with Stuart faculty and staff.
The Chicago Talent Pipeline Scholarship offers up to $14,000 to domestic students pursuing the M.S. in Environmental Management and Sustainability degree. Fill out the form on this page to learn more.
Stuart EMS graduates are equipped to lead in environmental sustainability and compliance management as consultants, entrepreneurs, and professionals who can successfully make the business case for sustainability. Program alumni have been hired at businesses and agencies such as:
- Motorola Solutions
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Solarmer Energy
- Fermilab (United States Department of Energy)
- Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
- TerraLocke Sustainability Consultants
“My current role at Abbott is something that I always wanted to do, and certainly the background that Illinois Tech provided was very helpful for me in having the skill set to make that transition quite easily.”
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Only Business School in a Tech-Focused University in Chicago
One of Only 5% of Business Schools Globally Accredited by AACSB
—Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International