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Environmental Studies and Public Administration

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Tuition USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Charleston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Studies and Public Administration at College of Charleston is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Studies and Public Administration 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Charleston, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental Studies and Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Economic Theory for Policy Analysis
  2. Public Policy
  3. Public Policy
  4. Environmental Statistics
  5. Biometry
  6. Social Science Methods in Environmental Studies
  7. Graduate Core Seminar
  8. Environmental Biology
  9. Pollution in the Environment
  10. Earth Systems Science
  11. Energy Production and Resource Management
  12. Public Service Roles and Responsibilities
  13. Research and Quantitative Methods for Public Administration
  14. Managing Public Organization
  15. Managing Human Resources
  16. Managing Financial Resources
  17. Capstone Seminar
  18. Thesis
  19. Internship

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).


  • Official GRE scores; official TOEFL scores if your primary language is not English
  • Previous coursework in biology, chemistry and statistics
  • An undergraduate course in American Government is recommended
  • Three letters of recommendation and a written statement of goals

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact College of Charleston 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.

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  • Application Deadline 2001-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-02-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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