MA IN Climate and Society
Columbia University
Key Information
Campus location
Manhattan, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The MA in Climate and Society is offered by the Columbia Climate School in partnership with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. It is a 12-month interdisciplinary program that trains professionals and academics to understand and address the impacts of climate variability and climate change on society and the environment.
A set of tailor-made core courses provide a scientific basis for inquiry. They stress interdisciplinary problem-solving for how to address the climate crisis. Elective courses allow students to apply their climate knowledge to other subject matters and tailor the program to their interests.
The program in Climate and Society is designed so that students from all academic backgrounds can succeed. Broadly speaking, students’ academic backgrounds are split evenly between the earth sciences, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills. Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.