Program Overview
The Industrial Ecology - Behavior at University of Michigan 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 Industrial Ecology - Behavior 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,982 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,982 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial Ecology - Behavior 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
- Advanced Environmental Education
- Social Vulnerability and Adaptation to Environmental Change
- Network Analysis for Natural Resource and Environmental Planning
- Natural Resources Conflict Management
- Psychology of Environmental Stewardship
- Natural Resource Conflict Management
- Negotiation Skills in Environmental Dispute Resolution
- Public Opinion and the Environment
- Behavior and Environment
- Localization: Transitional Thinking\xa0for the New Normal
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We offer fields of study in both social systems and natural systems as part of our MS degree. A baccalaureate degree is required for fields of study emphasizing the social systems, preferably with competence in the biophysical or social sciences, including biology, calculus, and microeconomics. A baccalaureate degree in biology or applied ecology is preferred for programs emphasizing the natural systems, preferably with coursework in chemistry, math, or physics. Outstanding students from a non-biological field are encouraged to apply.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,982 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,982 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,982 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 20,982 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan 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 University of Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
