What will I learn?

The SMU Master of Sustainability (MST) programme delivers an inter-disciplinary curriculum, drawing on the breadth of domains across SMU schools to prepare students for current and future jobs in the green economy. Through the MST, students will engage in learning about the sustainable use of organisational and natural resources in service of socially equitable outcomes through an emphasis on essential core skills in sustainability reasoning, communication, coordination, and management. They would also gain familiarity with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the fundamentals of Singapore's Green Plan 2030. Recognising the dynamic nature of sustainability roles across various sectors, the programme is led by the School of Social Sciences and College of Integrative Studies to prepare students for thriving careers in the green economy.

Designed for flexibility, the MST programme is available in both full-time and part-time formats. It operates on 3 regular terms comprising 10 study weeks, 1 term break recess week and 1 week to administer examinations each term.

The MST programme is designed to empower you as a global citizen of tomorrow by providing a transformative educational experience and fostering meaningful engagement with the world around you. You are required to complete 7 core modules, 3 courses from one of three thematics tracks, a minimum of 2 courses from an elective basket, participate in an internship or SMU-X and complete the postgraduate professional development requirement.

The Programme accepts applications on a rolling basis. Applications should be submitted no later than 31 May for the intake starting in August of the same year.

Application Deadline: 31-May-2025

Majors

Sustainable Resource Management
Urban Systems Management
Environment and Sustainable Development

Which department am I in?

School of Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees

SG $57,700 (inclusive of GST); Fees are subject to change from year to year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

31/05/2025

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Singapore Management University

Administration Building,

81 Victoria Street,

Singapore,

188065, Singapore

Entry requirements

For international students

The Master of Sustainability (MST) Programme welcomes applicants with the following qualifications:

Applicants from all degrees and those looking to transit into sustainability related roles are encouraged to apply.
No prior work experience is required.
A good GMAT/GRE/SMU Admission Test score.

Exceptions:

Undergraduate CGPA may be used in place of GMAT/GRE/SMU Admission Test scores for the following applicants:

SMU Bachelors degree graduates with a minimum cGPA of 3.4/4.0 (within 5 years of graduation)
SUTD/NUS/NTU/SUSS/SIT Bachelors degree graduates with a minimum cGPA of 3.6/5.0 (within 5 years of graduation)

Note: Meeting the cGPA academic criteria above does not guarantee admission and candidates may still be recommended to submit GMAT/GRE/SMU Admission Test scores.