Explore Our MPA in Sustainability
Below you’ll find answers to common questions about the online Master of Public Administration in Sustainability from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Topics include admission requirements, curriculum, program outcomes, and more.
If you are looking for details not covered here or want more information, our dedicated admissions team is here to help. You can call us at 1-800-390-8580 or email onlineadmissions@middlebury.edu.
General FAQs
You can complete the program in 20 months. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
The 100% online MPA in Sustainability degree program is designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your course of study, you don’t have to worry about losing the credits you’ve completed. If needed, you can take up to five years to complete the degree.
The online program is designed for working professionals and is offered part-time with one course every seven weeks. This allows you to balance work, school, and personal responsibilities. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
Tuition is $850 per credit hour. You’ll need to complete 30 credits for a total tuition of $25,500. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. You can review updated information here.
Tuition for the MPA in Sustainability is $25,500. Students complete 30 credits at $850 per credit hour. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. You can review updated information here.
Additional fees include a $65 application fee, a student activity fee of $85 per semester, and a student resource fee of $150 per semester. Depending on the number of credits you take each semester, you may not be required to pay the student activity fee. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. You can review updated information.
The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is accredited as a graduate school of Middlebury College by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Graduates with an MPA in Sustainability often pursue careers in urban planning, emergency management, transportation, health care (especially public health), economic development, urban management, community development, education, and environmental policy.
Possible job titles include:
- Manager, Environmental Strategy & Sustainability
- Sustainability & Environment Project Manager
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Vice President of Sustainability & Strategic Impact
- Regional Sustainability Manager
Curriculum FAQs
You’ll complete 30 credits to earn your degree. You can review the curriculum and topics covered on the courses page.
You’ll complete 10 courses to earn your degree. Explore course content on the curriculum page.
Yes, the online MPA in Sustainability follows a cohort model. This allows you to make deeper connections with peers and faculty, expanding your network, support system, and professional opportunities after graduation.
The online MPA is offered fully online. This allows you to study in a flexible format and learn from anywhere with no on-campus requirements.
There is no residency requirement for the online MPA in Sustainability.
There are no clinical hours required to complete the online MPA in Sustainability. Coursework is delivered 100 percent online.
The Online MPA in Sustainability faculty include full-time Middlebury faculty and active practitioners in the field. All of them bring a combination of academic expertise and relevant, professional experience to your classes.
| Course title | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Sustainability and Climate Science | Chris Calwell |
| Policy and Social Justice | Erin Lannon |
| Sustainability Assessment and Disclosure | Lacey Raak |
| Sustainability Strategy and Action | Jessica Thurston |
| Communication and Collaboration | Megan McKennna and Megan Mayhew-Bergman |
| Organizational Development and Leadership | Mahabat Baimyrzaeva |
| Project and Program Management | Scott Pulizzi |
| Data Analysis and Evidence-Based Decision Making | Phil Murphy |
| Finance and Budgeting | Gireesh Shrimali |
| Practicum | Carolyn Meyer |
Admission FAQs
There are no entrance exams required. You can learn more about our admissions requirements by requesting information.
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Prior work experience is not required. You can learn more about our admissions policy by requesting information.
The online MPA in Sustainability does not accept transfer credits.
Generally, the application deadline for the online MPA in Sustainability is two weeks before each start date. Contact us for more information.
There is no GPA requirement for admission into the online MPA in Sustainability. A bachelor’s degree is required for admission. For more information about admission policies, contact us.
Requirements include:
- Essay
- Resume
- Bachelor’s degree transcript(s)
- Interview
- Letter of recommendation
Nonnative English speakers will need to provide one of the following:
- TOEFL score of 80 (with minimum sub-scores of 23 for writing and 19 each for reading, listening, and speaking)
- IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum sub-scores of 6.5 for writing and 6.0 each for reading, listening, and speaking)
- Cambridge English score of 176 (with minimum sub-scores of 176 for writing and 169 each for reading, listening, and speaking) on the Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency examinations
IELTS and TOEFL scores are valid for two years after the test date. Cambridge English scores do not expire.
We offer three program starts per year for the online MPA in Sustainability in spring, summer, and fall. View our online program calendar for more details.
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