The Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree is designed for working professionals aiming to advance their careers or to shift to leadership roles in the environmental and sustainability fields or functions. Delivered through two flexible formats—online and hybrid—our innovative instruction allows you to immediately apply what you learn to real-world challenges.

MNR at a Glance:

• Graduate in as few as 12 months

• Two formats designed for working professionals: Online and Executive (Hybrid)

• Diverse undergrad majors welcomed

• Curriculum and career coaching customized to your goals

• 10-day overseas Global Study*

• Non-thesis professional graduate degree

• No GRE or environmental science background required

• Financial aid is available

• No additional cost for out-of-state or international students

• Admission decisions are based on both academic and professional experience

Whether you're about to graduate with your Bachelor's degree, are a recent grad, or have been working for a decade or longer, this flexible interdisciplinary program instills the conceptual and critical thinking skills necessary for lifelong learning and career development. MNR graduates are prepared to succeed on a truly global stage as natural resource, environmental, and sustainability professionals.

*Given the dynamic nature of travel at the moment, we are following Virginia Tech’s travel and study abroad policies to inform our decisions on destinations and timing.