Program Overview
The Sustainability at Harvard University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Sustainability 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainability programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sustainability knowledge (choose any two courses from select group)
- Sustainability skill (choose any three courses from select group)
- Contested Natures: The Politics of Knowing, Living, Developing, and Conserving Nature
- Energy and the Environment
- Fundamentals of Organizational Sustainability
- Energy and Carbon in the New Economy
- Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and Practice
- Life Cycle and Supply Chain Sustainability Assessment
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Sustainable Buildings: Optimizing the Performance of Existing Buildings
- Integrated Sustainable Design and Planning: From Building to Community
- Sustainable Infrastructure: The Envision Rating System Approach
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 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 13,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
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 24 months