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A sustainable future requires leaders who are able to integrate sustainability into existing institutions and new enterprises. A particular knowledge base and skill set is required to drive this kind of transformational change. Professionals with tools and skills learned in sustainability leadership, as opposed to other degree programs, are in a prime position to establish sustainability practices in any type of organization.

The EMSL program prepares professionals to advance social, economic and environmental responsibility. It equips graduates to drive high-impact sustainability results in organizations and communities. The program is designed to be completed in 12 continuous months and is designed and delivered by people who have worked in and with companies making sustainability transitions and continue to be on the cutting edge of global sustainability leadership.

The curriculum includes coursework in the following synergistic thematic areas:

• communications and change management
• global context of sustainability
• leadership for sustainability
• sustainability and strategy

The program also includes opportunities for students to include elective coursework that is related to their specific area of interest. In addition to the coursework, students also have monthly individual coaching sessions with program faculty to help with career planning and professional development.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program advance their leadership skills with practical, actionable tools and can accelerate sustainability throughout their organizations. An Executive Master of Sustainability Leadership degree enhances career opportunities in a variety of sectors, whether business, technology, science, education or government. From the School of Sustainability's 2020 alumni employment survey, a majority of program graduates employed have jobs directly related to sustainability.