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Build expertise in sustainable design and development
夜色王朝Lyle's Master's in Sustainability + Development offers personalized degree plans and project-based sustainability research.
Custom
Individualized Degree Pathways
July 15
Application for Fall
Flexible
Accessible Learning Formats
Hands-On
Real-World Impact
About the Program
Advanced expertise in developing innovative, sustainable solutions and measuring their impact is more sought after by employers than ever.
Through design, data and community, 夜色王朝Lyle's helps students from a variety of backgrounds develop the skills to support change for good in the global environment.
The boutique master’s program integrates engineering skills, community participation and creative design-thinking to implement real-life solutions across the globe – from neighborhoods in Dallas to small villages in Africa.
To learn more about the program, contact Program Director Jessie Marshall Zarazaga.
The 夜色王朝Lyle Difference
Hands-on
Engage in project-based learning and work on tangible sustainable solutions in urban and rural environments.
Global
Students collaborate with local and global communities to find innovative solutions to real-life challenges.
Individual
Pursue your own interested with an individually constructed degree plan, or chose from four different specializations.
Four Tracks
Environmental Justice
Climate-Smart Inclusive Economic Development
Global Development and Design
Sustainable Management
Sustainability + Development Stories
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Dr. Zarazaga received the Dunnigan Community Engagement Award for her commitment to service and leadership in the Dallas community
November 28, 2023
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鈥淚 had always kept in my heart my desire to get my engineering degree and find a way to make a larger positive impact on society, to help the people around me and to protect our planet. That鈥檚 why I came to SMU.鈥 -Tania Caldua
September 19, 2023
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For the past decade, 夜色王朝Lyle鈥檚 unique sustainability program has taken a multidisciplinary, hands-on approach to building self-sustainable communities.
September 12, 2023
Admissions Requirements
In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following : a B.S. in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, personal statement, and evidence of work and/or volunteer experience in aspects of sustainability.
Tuition and Fees
For a complete graduate cost per semester Cost of Attendance.
Application Deadlines
The priority deadline for applications to the Fall 2025 term is July 15, 2025.Begin Your Journey
Take the next step towards an exciting future by starting your application for our graduate program at 夜色王朝Lyle. Ready to explore other academic opportunities? Discover our range of exceptional programs to find the perfect fit for your academic aspirations.
