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A flexible curriculum so you can personalize your degree

• Choose from six concentrations to develop expertise in your chosen field
• Double your networks and knowledge with a dual degree in law, public health, business administration, and more
• Plan your course schedule with evening classes and full- and part-time options

The Penn MES alumni network

• 900+ MES alumni in professional roles around the globe
• Our alumni work in environmental protection, corporate sustainability, energy, education, conservation, and more; They run their own businesses, and are present across the private sector, the public sector, and at all levels of government in the US and around the world

Penn’s commitment to environmental, sustainability, and climate work

• Penn’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 4.0 sets ambitious targets for decarbonization and increasing biodiversity across campus
• Students can take environmental and sustainability focused classes across Penn’s 12 graduate schools, including Penn Engineering, Graduate School of Education, Stuart Weitzman School of Design, School of Social Policy and Practice, The Wharton School of Business, Penn Carey Law, and more

Living and studying in a climate action city

• The City of Philadelphia is committed to climate action, environmental protection, and sustainability, and working toward carbon neutrality by 2050; Climate readiness strategies, projects, and achievements are outlined in the Philadelphia Climate Action Update report
• MES provides opportunities for internships and research projects with our city partners

Penn’s world-class faculty

• Faculty members include environmental industry practitioners who bring their experience and broad networks into the classroom
• Students work closely with faculty and fellow researchers on independent study and capstone research projects