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EARN YOUR MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEGREE IN AS LITTLE AS ONE YEAR

Because you can’t wait to change the world

Solving complex global natural resource, environmental conservation, and sustainability challenges requires leaders who collaborate to drive transformative systems change.

MNR At A Glance

Non-thesis professional graduate degree

Graduate in as few as 12 months or set your own pace

Two formats designed for working professionals: Online and Executive (Hybrid)

Diverse undergrad majors welcomed –environmental science background is not required

Curriculum and career coaching customized to your goals

10-day overseas Global Study

No GRE required

Financial aid is available

No additional cost for out-of-state or international students

Admission decisions are based on both academic and professional experience

Two Ways to Earn Your MNR

The MNR is delivered in two flexible formats:

Online (fully online delivery)

Executive (hybrid in-person + online)

Both are designed for current and aspiring environmental and sustainability professionals looking to move from practitioner to leader.

MNR students come from both the public and private sectors, offering you the chance to network with a wide range of academic backgrounds and work experiences.

In place of a thesis or a capstone course, students complete a ten-day Global Study with fellow students and faculty to examine sustainable development challenges and opportunities abroad.

Virginia Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Take the next step

CLICK HERE to receive a free program guide and connect with an academic advisor.

Career Paths for Graduates

The employment market for global sustainability professionals is booming and there is a wide variety of jobs at all levels and in all sectors, including business, government, and civil society organizations. Areas of focus range from climate and energy, to food and agriculture, to water and health. These jobs are in large and small organizations located in cities and rural areas worldwide.

Business

Lead Scientist, Booz Allen Hamilton

Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Logistics and Procurement, Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc.

Manager - Environmental Science, Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

Global Sustainability and Social Impact Lead, Mars, Inc.

Corporate Sustainability Manager, Swire Coca-Cola

Director of Innovation, Dominion Energy

Government

Sea Grant Program Officer, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Manager, Sustainable Energy Division, Prince George's County, MD

Environmental Analyst, Fairfax County, VA

Energy and Sustainability Liaison, District of Columbia Public Schools

Director of Environment, City of Atlanta, Department of Public Works

Natural Resources and Parks Superintendent, City of Raleigh

Nonprofit

Stewardship Manager, Land Trust of Virginia

Environmental Educator, Friends of the Rappahannock

Director, Global Internal Compliance, Rainforest Alliance

Global Events Director, UN Foundation

Vice President, Global Environment & Technology Foundation

Climate Advisor, Buildings & Energy, Natural Resources Defense Council