Online Master of Sustainability Leadership

Applicants are eligible to apply if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 semester hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program. Or, applicants must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants with a lower GPA may address this in their statement of intent. They should describe contributing circumstances through their personal experiences. The admission committee will consider these applicants for admission.

The admission committee will consider lower GPAs for provisional admission. Provisional admission applies to applicants with decent work experience and/or good reasons why their GPA was low. If provisional, the student must maintain a “B” or better in the first semester of the program. Students who are admitted provisionally must take at least two courses in their first semester.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application and application fee.
• Statement of intent in response to four questions.
• Official transcripts.
• Up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae.

All candidates must provide a statement of intent in response to four questions. Applicants must answer the following questions in approximately 300–500 words per question.

• Sustainability improves human well-being globally without threatening the earth’s life-supporting systems. In your own words, explain why sustainability is important to you.
• The Master of Sustainability Leadership prepares decision-makers for the challenges ahead. Describe a time you demonstrated leadership to enact positive change.
• How do you plan to apply the lessons you learn from this degree in the short- and long-term?
• How have you prepared to manage family, work and school life during this program?

Applicants with a low GPA can explain why at the end of the statement.

Work history

A wide array of academic backgrounds will be considered in combination with professional and life experience. Applicants with a minimum of three years of professional or organizational experience or the equivalent are given priority. Work experience does not need to be related to sustainability, nor does the applicant need management or supervisory experience. Applicants with less than three years of work experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Applicants may provide their current employer’s name, address, phone, job title, industry category, occupation category and years/months of experience. The applicant may also provide their current salary, but it's not required.

The School of Sustainability admits students with less than three years of work experience. These applicants must show how the master’s degree will benefit them and discuss how they'll incorporate sustainability in current or future roles. If applicants have a bachelor's degree in sustainability or environmental science, they're likely good candidates, however, most students do not have a bachelor’s degree in sustainability or environmental science.

English proficiency:

An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.

International applicants will need to meet ASU’s English proficiency requirements. Additionally, applicants should have a TOEFL Score of 100 or greater to meet course prerequisite requirements for the program. They may also have an 80% or greater in ASU Global Launch’s English for Graduate Admissions course.