Overview

Boston University's BA/MS program in Energy and Environment offered through the Department of Earth & Environment combines advanced undergraduate and graduate coursework to provide students with the foundational knowledge and advanced analytical skills to prepare them for professional opportunities in energy and environmental fields at a variety of organizations including government agencies, consulting firms, and nonprofits.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of (a) one or more current energy and/or environmental issues along multiple dimensions (resources, technologies, and markets), and their relationship of these dimensions to (b) fundamental concepts from economics and other social science disciplines (e.g., political science/international relations, or law), and (c) fundamental concepts from natural science.
Demonstrate knowledge of quantitative and qualitative theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches used to analyze environmental problems and understand the effectiveness of policy interventions.
Quantitatively analyze data and perform simulation modeling to characterize the impacts of energy and environmental policies on human systems.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, concepts in the natural and social sciences as they relate to environmental issues, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the broader societal consequences of one or more environmental problems and policies.
Apply analytical techniques from statistics, spatial science, and economics to solve qualitative and quantitative problems in the design and implementation of policies to address environmental issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multivariate Analysis for Geographers

Methods of Environmental Policy Analysis

World Oil Markets

Regional Energy Modeling

Environmental Justice
Global Environmental Negotiation & Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Environmental Sciences View 70 other Bachelors in Energy Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

National

Common Application or Coalition Application

High School Transcript

Senior Year Grades

Counselor Recommendation and School Report Form

Teacher Evaluation

Standardized Tests

International

Secondary School Records

Documentation of Financial Support

Copy of Data Page of Passport

Boston University does not require the SAT or ACT for applicants to the College of Fine Arts. Students may choose to submit their scores, however, if they feel they accurately reflect their academic ability.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69870 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69870 USD / year

≈ 69870 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

69870 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

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Duration

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Credits

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