Overview

Master of Climate Solutions (MCS)

Applications will open in September 2024 and the first cohort will enroll in Fall 2025.

The Master of Climate Solutions (MCS) at Rausser College offers a focused curriculum tailored to the evolving demands of the job market in climate-related fields. The program is built around teaching students how to accelerate the implementation of solutions that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions or protect against the harms of climate change through adaptation, with an awareness of equity and justice. This 29-unit program provides core knowledge and practical skills needed by professionals to excel in various sectors dealing with climate challenges.

Upon graduation, you will be poised to forge impactful climate solutions in varied contexts. Your potential paths include assisting a company in devising internal incentives to curtail its carbon emissions, crafting a resilient climate adaptation plan for a local government, assisting a transportation company pivot towards cleaner operations, rallying for climate-friendly legislation, or sculpting a business plan that propels a green entrepreneur's product to market.

Master of Business Administration and Master of Climate Solutions (MBA/MCS)

The Master of Business Administration and Master of Climate Solutions (MBA/MCS) is designed to educate professional students who will go on to be business leaders and entrepreneurs in industries where climate innovation is central to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

The program focuses on developing a comprehensive set of skills. Leadership training includes negotiation, conflict resolution, project management, influencing others, building coalitions, and reaching consensus. Professional skills are also emphasized, covering presentation techniques, climate data analysis, data visualization, life cycle analysis, carbon accounting, climate risk analysis, and Scope 3 assessment and reporting.

In terms of the career focused activities, the students will engage in resume development and career visioning exercises to further enhance their professional profiles and strategic planning abilities.

Moreover, the program will provide networking opportunities with industry professionals, as well as a mentorship program, enabling the students to create connections in the industry.