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Sustainability Expertise Meets Business Acumen

Earn your Executive Master of Natural Resources in one year.

Is the XMNR a good fit for you?

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Solving today’s complex global environmental and sustainability challenges requires leaders who can drive innovation and transformative change by systematically fostering collaboration across organizational silos.

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XMNR At A Glance

Cohort-based program with online and in-person/virtual coursework
11 weekends per year: on campus in the Washington, D.C. metro area for five 3-day meetings and virtually for six 2-day meetings
10-day overseas Global Study
Independent study project in partnership with faculty advisor
Curriculum and career coaching customized to your goals

Cohorts start each January and have a limited number of spaces
Admissions are processed on a rolling basis
No GRE required
Financial aid available
No additional cost for out-of-state or international students
Admission decisions are based on both academic and professional experience
Environmental science background is not required

Why Executive MNR?

Sustainable development challenges require committed leaders who can span boundaries, create opportunities, and achieve results. The Executive MNR combines online and in-person/virtual coursework for working professionals looking to move from practitioner to leader.

Meeting with your cohort virtually or in the Washington, D.C. metro area, you’ll strengthen your network with access to Virginia Tech’s faculty and world-renowned sustainability experts, as well as peers from across disciplinary boundaries. You’ll also network with global partners during your Global Study* and apply lessons learned to a short-term project.

Need even more flexibility? Check out the Online Master of Natural Resources.

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Faculty Insights

Faculty members who teach in our programs are renowned for their knowledge and expertise in the sustainability field. The recently published Leadership for Sustainability: Strategies for Tackling Wicked Problems, a book co-authored by Center faculty, offers tips and strategies to help sustainability professionals be more impactful.

Graduate Outcomes

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