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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability and Management

Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability and Management

MSPostgraduateEnvironmental Science

About This Programme

A 30-credit master's in environmental sustainability, policy and governance, data science, climate change and resource management, with course and thesis pathways. Prepares graduates for sustainability roles in government, industry, NGOs and research.

Course Highlights

  • 30-credit master's with a coursework track or thesis track
  • Core in environmental management, research design, environmental data science and policy/governance
  • Electives incl. climate change, GIS/remote sensing, water resources, pollutants and conservation
  • Prepares for government, industry and NGO roles and for doctoral study

What You'll Study

Coursework spanning environmental management, research design, data science and policy/governance; students choose a coursework track or a thesis track (with a 6-credit thesis).

Core Courses (12 credits, required)

  • ENS 501 Environmental Sustainability and Management3 credits
  • ENS 502 Research Design and Methods in Environmental Sustainability and Management3 credits
  • ENS 511 Data Science for Environmental Science3 credits
  • ENS 512 Environmental Policy and Governance3 credits

Elective Courses (12 credits thesis track; 18 credits course track)

  • Advanced Data Science for Environmental Science
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Informatics
  • Ecological Conservation
  • Water Resources
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • GIS and Remote Sensing

Thesis (thesis track only)

  • Master's Thesis6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (2.50-2.99 may be considered for conditional admission); some programmes require prerequisite or bridging courses.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.

Careers

Prepares graduates for environmental sustainability and management roles in government, industry and NGOs, and for doctoral advancement.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability and Management

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)

Typical Offer

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry or a related natural science, minimum 3.00 GPA + IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80)

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Environmental Science

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Master of Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 65,565/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.

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Next intakes
AugJan

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