MSc

Sustainability Science

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,870USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug, Apr

Program overview

What Murray State University says about their program:

The sustainability studies graduate degree is an interdisciplinary exploration of sustainability issues focusing on the environment and/or sustainable development. Integrating knowledge and experiences from the sciences, engineering, agriculture, business, humanities, and arts, the minor is designed to complement any major area of study by focusing on ecological health, sustainable agriculture, and economic sustainability.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma or graduation certificate
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or graduation certificate
  • Depending on the program, a minimum GPA of 2.75/3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required
  • GMAT or GRE official scores report (only if these tests are required for the desired graduate program)

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL

    71

  • PTE

    51

  • Duolingo

    100

  • TOEIC

    790 or higher with 160 or higher speaking

  • GTEC

    1190

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate and Graduate requirements

  • SAT score of 960
  • Kaplan English Certificate Advanced Level (Higher Intermediate Level for full admission with condition)
  • British / Cambridge International Examinations

    GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, AICE, HIGCSE certificate with five O-Level subject passes, or a level of B-2 or higher on the Cambridge English exam.

  • Completion of one semester of full-time university level classes (minimum of 12 credit hours) with a 2.5 GPA or higher at an accredited US institution
  • Graduation from a high school in the United States
  • Students from the following countries are not required to submit English proficiency scores

    Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, British Islands, Cameroon (University of Buea and University of Bamenda), Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria and United Kingdom.

  • B-2 or higher on the Cambridge English exam for graduate programs

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of Financial Support

    Bank statement (issued within the last 6 months) or scholarship letter

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Proof of Financial Support

    Bank statement (issued within the last 6 months) or scholarship letter

  • Letters of Reference
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Official GMAT or GRE score for certain programs
  • Resume for certain programs
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$15,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$8,600 per year

Funding

International Leadership Scholarships

  • Amount

    US$1,000

  • Requirements

    Awarded to bachelor's and master's students who demonstrate leadership and passion for advancing inter-cultural learning at Murray State University. Apply for admission first and then complete the separate scholarship application to be considered.

Partner University Scholarships

  • Amount

    US$2,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Partner University Scholarships are awarded to all admitted undergraduate students from partner universities.

Transfer Scholarships The Transfer Scholarship is a non-refundable scholarship that can be applied to direct costs (tuition, campus housing, campus meal plan, or University Bookstore textbook charges) at Murray State. The Transfer Scholarship is awarded for three years (fall and spring consecutive semesters) or until a bachelor's degree is received, whichever occurs first.

  • Amount

    US$4,000 - 3.80 to 4.00 GPA / US$3,000 - 3.50 to 3.79 GPA / US$1,500 - 3.00 to 3.49 GPA

  • Requirements

    First-time transfer student, minimum 3.0 GPA, enrolling as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours per semester at Murray State)

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