Accelerate your career even further by earning a dual degree. You can earn a combined MBA/MS in Applied Data Science by completing 21 additional credit hours or an MBA/MS in Environmental Policy by completing 15-17 additional credit hours. Dual degrees share several courses that will count toward both degrees simultaneously.<br>The environmental challenges the world faces today require innovative thinkers and political will. The experts that will shape a more sustainable future need to understand the impact of politics, economics and other human dimensions on the environment. They also need to develop the skills to come up with out-of-the-box solutions grounded in science and social analysis. Clarkson University's Master of Science in Environmental Policy prepares the next generation of environmental professionals to rise to the occasion.<br>Offered through the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, the master's in environmental policy is an interdisciplinary degree with applied project or research-intensive thesis options. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and personalized toward your specific interests. As a student, you will determine a theme of focus with your research advisor and plan your studies accordingly. To graduate, you will either present a project or thesis founded on your own research.<br>Our program is rigorous and widely recognized in the field. In 2023, our Environmental Policy graduates boasted a 100-percent placement rate, and the average starting salary for Clarkson graduate students was 90K. In addition to being ranked as a top-tier national university by U.S. News and World Report and a top research university by Forbes, we take pride in putting our sustainability education into action. We have been named one of the Top-75 Most Eco-Literate Colleges by the Sierra Club and have also received a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.