Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability - Sustainable Systems/Master of Science in Engineering

The hallmark of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability's (SEAS) master’s program is its interdisciplinary focus. This focus can be extended even further through the pursuit of a dual degree. Because the school is part of one of the greatest research universities in the world, there are many options. Each environment and sustainability specialization provides an excellent foundation for earning a dual degree. Our formal dual-degree programs with the following disciplines have been approved by U-M's Rackham Graduate School: This program prepares students to design and engineer systems to meet societal needs (e.g., shelter, mobility, food, energy) in an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable manner. It is administered jointly with the University of Michigan College of Engineering's (CoE) departments of Chemical, Mechanical, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. Students may choose from three Engineering Sustainable Systems (ESS) specializations: sustainable energy systems, sustainable design, and sustainable water resources. Starting in Fall 2026, students will also have the option to pursue a dual degree with CoE's Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program, specializing in either sustainable energy systems or sustainable design and manufacturing. Students graduate with a master of science (MS) in environment and sustainability and a master of science in engineering (MSE). Students can also pursue dual degrees between the other departments and programs in the CoE (e.g., aerospace, electrical, materials, climate and space sciences, robotics) and SEAS through the student-initiated dual-degree program.