Master of Arts in Sustainability / Master of Business Administration

The Master of Arts in Sustainability integrates environmental, economic, social, philosophical, and ethical themes of sustainability. The program is designed to give students real-world, hands-on experiences solving sustainability problems. Students may attend full-time or part-time.Sustainability is often defined as using resources wisely now to ensure the quality of life for future generations. However, this program delves deeper into the concepts of sustainability and asks students to seek different ways of analyzing and achieving sustainability in different settings. This program also takes a balanced approach in trying to understand how to make developed countries more sustainable while also addressing the real-world sustainability crisis that exists in the developing world. Students are required to complete either a thesis or an internship to complete the degree. The MA in Sustainability requires the successful completion of 30 s.h., of which 15 credits consist of courses taken within the MBA Program, subject to advisement from the MA and MBA Program faculty advisers.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline that will allow them to study the field of sustainability at an advanced level, with a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent at the undergraduate level.The program is structured to accommodate both full-time and part-time students. It welcomes students from a diverse academic background, including recent graduates and those who are working and want advancement in their careers. Hofstra University is recognized for its commitment to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals. The University also recognizes that minorities are underrepresented in the field of sustainability and is therefore especially interested in recruiting such students. For non-native speakers of English, a TOEFL may be required unless waived by Graduate Admission and/or the program director, after having received evidence of English-language proficiency. Non-native speakers of English may be required to take an English enrichment course during their first semester of study pending results from the TOEFL and a Hofstra-administered English proficiency exam.Applications must submit a 1-2 page letter of intent detailing professional and academic goals.TOEFL - 80IELTS - 6.5