MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY RESILIENCE
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE
The Master of Professional Science in Urban Sustainability and Resilience is designed for students interested in acquiring the knowledge, skills and hands-on practical engagement necessary for contributing to the urban challenges confronting cities on the front lines of climate change. Focusing on sea-level rise, resilient design, health, housing, and crime, students will gain an understanding of the spatial and temporal transitions involved in pathways toward a sustainable future.
2-Year Program
No GRE Required
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Choose From 2 Tracks
| Track | For students who want to... | What kind of job can I pursue? |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | ...take a leadership role on social and environmental issues, in areas of health, energy, food, and sustainable cities. | Sustainability Manager, Conservation Scientist, Compliance Officer |
| Resilience | ...engage in design-thinking to oversee urban spaces, community development, building adaptation, and re-development. | Architect, Urban Planner, Environmental Engineer |
The MAIA program is offered as a hybrid program,
with half of the courses online and half of the courses in the evenings on campus.
Why Study Sustainability and Resilience?
The U.S. investment in infrastructure and the pressing needs of climate change have made sustainability one of the fastest growing job sectors in the world. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Employment for individuals with specific training in the areas of sustainability and resilience is expected to grow 13% in the next 10 years with the required entry-level being a master’s degree.
No GRE Required to Apply!
Why Get a Master of Professional Science?
The Master of Professional Science (MPS) degree is a unique degree that partners academic learning with real-world environments. MPS programs educate science professionals to meet the STEM workforce demands of the 21st century.
Internship Opportunities
The MPS in Urban Sustainability and Resilience students have the option of completing an internship as part of their program. Previous internships completed by our students include:
What Graduates Are Saying
Paula Christina Viala
MPS '21
Sustainability Administrator, City of North Miami
Chang Li
MPS '23
I remember my MAIA professors telling me that if my focus was helping the earth and helping people, they were going to empower me to do that. We were told that we weren’t just here just to get a degree; we were here to get an education in life. We got an experience of a lifetime as students.”
Benjamin King
MA/Security Certificate ‘21, Co-founder and Chief Administrative Officer, Precision Ecology
Many of my MAIA peers are now good friends, as well as amazing people working towards building a better world in numerous fields, including academics, non-profits, social good for-profits, and government work, both domestic and international. There is a wealth of knowledge at UM, and fantastic human and technological resources at your disposal.
Jamie Everett
MA ‘16, Director of Operations, Refugee Assistance Alliance
I discovered MAIA as I researched top programs for students wanting to work with large, international organizations. I specialized in organizational management & global security during my time in the program and both have provided unique perspectives as I now help my clients walk through disruptive organizational change and tackle the ever-evolving opportunities & challenges that new technologies bring from a security perspective.
Gary Nickrand
MA ‘14, Management Consultant, Accenture
Master of Professional Science in Urban Sustainability & Resilience
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Coral Gables, FL 33146
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