Kogod’s Master's in Sustainability Management has opened up my world in so many positive ways; it's enabled me to pursue a career in something that I wake up excited about, inspired by and motivated to create meaningful and impactful change."
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The MS in Sustainability Management program at Kogod is one of the best. The professors are very supportive, the materials shared are very relevant and easily relatable, the cohorts are highly diverse in terms of all demographic elements, and hence conversations are very enriching."
This season is all about sustainability, what it is, why it's important, how it fits into our everyday lives and careers, and, ultimately, how to get a job that makes a difference in the world. We'll be speaking to alumni with some fascinating jobs in the sustainability space and we'll find out how they got into sustainability, what drove them to want to make a difference, and what the job is really like.
STEM-Designated Program
STEM-designated programs equip students with technological expertise and leadership skills vital to the US economy. The designation also allows international students to apply for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training, granting them the ability to work in the US for up to 3 years.
International Capstone Experience
During the spring semester, students will participate in a Global Consulting project. Over spring break, you will travel abroad with your team to learn first-hand about sustainable practices in another country and meet in person with your consulting clients. Past locations include Copenhagen in Denmark and Malmo and Stockholm in Sweden.
City at the Forefront of Sustainability
Washington, DC, has been named the first Platinum LEED city in the world for its efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, innovating around clean energy, and implementing other green initiatives.
Maya joins the Kogod community from Columbus, Ohio, and earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental and natural resources at The Ohio State University. She is pursuing her master’s in sustainability management with the goal of working on the sustainability team for a large private corporation or for the public waste management sector. Maya says that she chose to continue her education at Kogod because “the sustainability management program was the only program on the East Coast that offered exactly the combination of business and environmental education I was looking for.” Learn more about Maya’s Kogod experience by scheduling a meeting with her!
Ana is from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and joins the Kogod community after earning her undergraduate degree in global commerce at Denison University. Though Kogod’s unique sustainability management program first interested her, she says that she ultimately chose the school because of its community. “It quickly became clear to me that the faculty and students I spoke with were attentive, supportive, and recognized my potential as a recent undergraduate with minimal professional experience. They not only identified my strengths as a student but also saw my value as a potential member of Kogod—and as a student anywhere. This meant a great deal to me,” says Ana. After graduating, Ana hopes to work in the water industry and with renewable energy. Schedule a chat with Ana to learn more about her time at Kogod!
Javid comes to Kogod from St. George’s, Grenada, and holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Howard University. When asked why he chose Kogod, Javid said, “I chose Kogod because of its highly ranked sustainability program and the expertise of its faculty, who truly embody the principles they teach by maintaining a carbon neutral campus.” After earning his degree in sustainability management, Javid hopes to create sustainable businesses and to offer consulting services that will help other businesses adopt sustainable practices. To learn more about Javid’s time at Kogod, schedule a one-on-one with him!
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