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The Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability, Virginia Tech


  • About Us

    Serving students since 2010, the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability is housed within Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Virginia Tech’s educational capabilities are globally respected, and students are ensured a quality educational experience with our fully accredited university. 

    The Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree is designed for working professionals aiming to advance their careers or shift to leadership roles in the environmental and sustainability fields or functions. 

    Our interdisciplinary graduate education programs equip current and aspiring environmental and sustainability professionals with the competencies, connections, and confidence to become more effective leaders, now and in the future.

    Subjects of Study:

    Climate Change and Resiliency

    Energy Systems

    Food and Agriculture

    Water and Watersheds

    Poverty and Development

    Urbanization and Sustainable Cities

    Circular Economy and Sustainable Business

    Market and Governance Transformations

    Global Flows and Supply Chains

    Biodiversity and Ecosystems

    Delivered through two flexible programs—Executive (in-person/online hybrid) and Online—our innovative instruction allows you to immediately apply what you learn to real-world challenges.

    Flexible Formats: 

    Diverse undergrad majors welcomed

    Graduate in as few as 12 months

    30-credit, non-thesis degree

    10-day overseas Global Study 

    No GRE required

    Environmental science background is not required

    Admission decisions are based on both academic and professional experience

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

    Executive program meets one weekend a month in the Washington, D.C. metro area

    A graduate degree from a widely respected and fully accredited university like Virginia Tech can lead to new rewarding career opportunities, whether you are looking to step up or pivot. To help chart career trajectories, all of our students receive personalized career coaching.

    Serving students since 2010, the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability is housed within Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Virginia Tech’s educational capabilities are globally respected, and students are ensured a quality educational experience with our fully accredited university. 

    The Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree is designed for working professionals aiming to advance their careers or shift to leadership roles in the environmental and sustainability fields or functions. 

    Our interdisciplinary graduate education programs equip current and aspiring environmental and sustainability professionals with the competencies, connections, and confidence to become more effective leaders, now and in the future.

    Subjects of Study:

    Climate Change and Resiliency

    Energy Systems

    Food and Agriculture

    Water and Watersheds

    Poverty and Development…

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