Build expertise in sustainable design and development

91ÇÑ×Ó Lyle's Master's in Sustainability + Development offers personalized degree plans and project-based sustainability research.

Key program takeaways

10 Courses

With Industry-Leading Faculty

July 15

Application Deadline for Fall

Flexible

Explore our Learning Formats

30 Credit Hours

To Complete Your Master's

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About the Program

Dr. Barbara Minsker researching infrastructure inequities

Advanced expertise in developing innovative, sustainable solutions and measuring their impact is more sought after by employers than ever. 

Through design, data and community, 91ÇÑ×Ó Lyle's  helps students develop the skills to support change for good in the global environment.

The boutique master’s program integrates engineering skills, community participation and creative design-thinking to implement real-life solutions across the globe – from neighborhoods in Dallas to small villages in Africa.

To learn more about the program, contact Program Director Jessie Marshall Zarazaga.

The 91ÇÑ×Ó Lyle Difference

Hands-on

Involves project-based learning and implementing sustainable solutions in urban and rural environments.

Local

Students collaborate with local communities to find innovative solutions to real-life challenges.

Unique

Students can mold an individually constructed degree plan, or chose from four different specializations within sustainable development.

Four Tracks

sustainable developtment

Environmental Justice

Hunt Inst research

Climate-Smart Inclusive Economic Development

SDP program

Global Development and Design

Sustainable development Tanzania

Sustainable Management

 

Admissions Requirements

 

In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following : a B.S. in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, personal statement, and evidence of work and/or volunteer experience in aspects of sustainability.

 

Tuition and Fees

For a complete graduate cost per semester click here.

Application Deadlines

The priority date for applications to the Spring 2025 term is November 15, 2024.

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