Program Overview
The Environmental Policy and International Development at Harvard University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Natural Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Policy and International Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Policy and International Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Environmental policy knowledge (choose any two courses from select group)
- Environmental policy skill (choose any two courses from select group)
- Contested Natures: The Politics of Knowing, Living, Developing, and Conserving Nature
- Web GIS: Technologies and Applications
- Energy and Climate: Vision for the Future
- Envisioning a Sustainable Future: Managing and Protecting the Environment
- Sustainability Leadership for the Twenty-First Century
- Ecotourism and Sustainable Development
- Environmental Management of International Tourism Development
- Sustainable Infrastructure: The Envision Rating System Approach
- Environmental Ethics and Land Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
No application is required. You simply register for graduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Harvard University
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Cambridge, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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