About the course

The M.A. with a major in sustainability and development offers a graduate-level degree to students looking for advanced education in the growing fields of sustainability and development. The program will produce graduates who will connect and contribute to the local community, deal with problems on the national and international stages, and increase the profile of the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering and Southern Methodist University as a whole. It will also be synergistic with and an important contributor to the success of the new Hunter and Stephanie Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity. All graduate courses are offered with evening class times and via distance learning to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$36,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Dallas
Spring (January), 2024	Dallas
Fall (August), 2024	Dallas
Spring (January), 2025	Dallas
Fall (August), 2025	Dallas
Spring (January), 2026	Dallas

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Southern Methodist University

Complete the online application form (https://gradadmission.smu.edu/apply/). All questions must be answered with correct information.

　　A $75 application fee is collected online.

　　a 3.0 overall grade-point average, and a satisfactory score on the GRE.

　　Unofficial transcripts are accepted during the application phase. Upon admission, send official transcripts, certified and translated if from a foreign institution, directly from each school of higher education you have attended. When sending an electronic transcript, please note that SMU will only accept electronic transcripts sent from the transferable institution via a secure means (e.g., Scrip-Safe, NSC). We will not accept electronic transcripts sent by students. Send electronic transcripts to [email protected]. For physical mail, please find our mailing address here.

　　Submit three letters of recommendation online. Select respondents who can attest to your academic ability.

　　Request the official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to be sent electronically to SMU (code 6660). Taking the GRE (within five years of application) is required for most graduate programs.

　　There is an optional video essay in the application which will present several questions from members of the SMU community, and allow you to speak directly to your admissions committee via a recorded response. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80, and the minimum IELTS score is 6.5, unless specified otherwise by a program or department.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Southern Methodist University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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