Department of Earth System Science & Policy
Create new solutions for human-driven Earth system and sustainability challenges by mastering advanced technology, environmental policy, and resource economics.
The Earth is comprised of complex and interconnected systems. Those with the technical skills and expertise to address today’s environmental and sustainability challenges with this holistic view will have the greatest impact on positive and sustainable change. This UND program offers opportunities to gain professional experience by applying particular learned skill sets needed for development of a desired career path.
The Department offers a M.E.M. in Earth System Science & Policy. The many systems that make up Earth are experiencing extraordinary changes. The program prepares you to be a part of the next generation of leaders that will help society navigate through this change and solve pressing sustainability problems.
With this UND graduate program, you'll have opportunities to:
- Implement your knowledge for practical applications, especially through a successful internship experience.
- Prepare your career path with a broad set of skills and strong knowledge of environmental policy, as well as environmental and resource economics.
- Mastering cutting edge technology to help address changes occurring in areas such as land and water resources, environmental and natural economics, environmental science and policy, and more.
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