Master in Sustainability

School of Business & Behavior

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Master of Science in Sustainability

Strategy. Compliance. Profitability.

Master the intersection of ESG, corporate strategy and environmental science to turn sustainability from a regulatory burden into a measurable source of value.

  • Build ESG strategy with science, legal frameworks, finance and operational metrics.
  • Learn circular economy, sustainable finance, green capitalism and sustainability accounting systems.
  • Apply behavioral economics to influence consumers, employees and stakeholders.

30 minutes · personalized guidance · always a real person

Career context

Sustainability has moved from side project to boardroom strategy.

$7,360median monthly earnings with a master's
+$1,188more than a bachelor's, every month
+19.2%higher median earnings
Compatible with your work

Build ESG expertise around your professional life.

The online, asynchronous format fits into your week while you develop a sustainability framework you can apply at work.

Study after workAccess lessons, cases and readings when your schedule opens.
Stay close to practiceConnect assignments to finance, operations, compliance, strategy or public policy.
Ask real peopleUse advisors and faculty support when the work gets demanding.
Move at a human paceDesigned for professionals balancing work, travel and family responsibilities.

Your investment

See the investment your master's requires.

The total program investment is $12,508. Income-based institutional aid can reduce it to $5,776. You can also spread it over 12 monthly payments at 0% interest.

Monthly payments · 0% interest · Institutional aid

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From $5,776 With the maximum institutional aid.

12 monthly payments At 0% interest. With maximum aid, $468 per month plus a $160 initial enrollment fee.

Additional protection The Student Protection Plan can temporarily pause payments after a job loss.

The shift

Stop treating sustainability as an expense. Start architecting value.

Companies that thrive are not just going green. They are integrating sustainability into financial, operational and strategic decisions.

The old way

Compliance and greenwashing

Sustainability is treated as a marketing stunt or a regulatory burden, disconnected from the way the organization actually creates value.

The new way

Strategic growth and ESG

Use scientific, legal and financial frameworks to turn sustainability into a competitive advantage that can be measured, defended and led.

  1. 1Master the science of viability. Gain foundations in biophysics, environmental chemistry, meteorology, energy systems and sustainable economics so strategy rests on evidence.
  2. 2Lead with ESG and financial intelligence. Work with sustainable finance, green capitalism, legal frameworks and ESG metrics to show why sustainability can be a profitability driver.
  3. 3Drive cultural change and behavior. Use behavioral economics to influence consumer choices, employee habits and stakeholder buy-in for sustainability initiatives.
Faculty

Taught by leaders in business, economics and sustainability.

The program brings together academic leaders and practitioners from higher education, economics, data and organizational management across the United States, with a focus on turning behavioral insight into measurable sustainability decisions.

Robert W. Robertson, PhD

Robert W. Robertson, PhD

Fulbright Specialist (U.S. Department of State); based in Tampa, Florida

Organizational leadership, public-sector strategy and applied research.

Jeanette Espinal, DBA

Jeanette Espinal, DBA

Dean of Student Experience, DBA (Florida International University)

Higher-education administration and international operations.

Carlos T. Aquino, PhD

Carlos T. Aquino, PhD

Chief Academic Officer at higher-education institutions across the USA

Strategic management, economics and business analytics.

Alex Aaron, MSc

Alex Aaron, MSc

Associate Professor at Schiller International University, Florida

International business, economics, finance and sustainability.

Tomi Wahlström, DM

Tomi Wahlström, DM

Doctor of Management; has taught across 23 U.S. universities

Organizational management, leadership development and higher education.

Tonya S. Rivers, DBA

Tonya S. Rivers, DBA

Executive coach and consultant for leaders across the United States, DBA

Executive leadership, enterprise transformation and strategic execution.

Willie J. Rivers III, DBA

Willie J. Rivers III, DBA

Professor of Data Science and Data Governance, DBA; Webster University

Data science, data governance and analytics leadership.

Kathy Mantz, DBA

Kathy Mantz, DBA

Marketing educator, DBA; Alabama A&M University

Marketing strategy, consumer behavior and higher education.

Timothy K. Mantz, DBA

Timothy K. Mantz, DBA

Professor of Marketing, DBA; Alabama A&M University

Marketing, advertising leadership and nonprofit management.

William Scott Wilson, PhD

William Scott Wilson, PhD

Graduate work in comparative politics at Louisiana State University and political psychology at The Ohio State University

Political behavior, governance and decision-making in international environments.

Geoffrey Writes, PhD

Geoffrey Writes, PhD

Former senior finance executive at Bank of America, Verizon and the European Central Bank; MBA, City University of Seattle

Corporate finance, international economics and enterprise risk management.

Chris Kostov, PhD

Chris Kostov, PhD

PhD from the University of Ottawa; researcher in blockchain and decentralized finance, and evaluator for the European Commission

Blockchain, decentralized finance and international governance.

Owen Robertson

Owen Robertson

Founder and executive producer of LAB Theater Project, Tampa Bay, Florida

Interpersonal communication, persuasion and nonverbal behavior.

Crystal Gifford, PhD

Crystal Gifford, PhD

Founder of EdgeTech Global; decision scientist building AI-powered decision support systems

Behavioral economics, decision science and applied artificial intelligence.

Craig S. McClellan, PhD

Craig S. McClellan, PhD

Scholar of leadership and organizational behavior; doctorate from West Virginia University and degrees from The George Washington University, Radford University and Marshall University

Leadership, organizational behavior and change management.

Mercedes Diéguez

Mercedes Diéguez

Director, School of Business and Behavior

Pricing, strategy and behavioral decision-making in business contexts.

Rodolfo González

Rodolfo González

Director of Human Resources, Evidentia University

Human resources and behavioral economics.

Ignacio Tolosa

Ignacio Tolosa

Chief Executive Officer, Evidentia University

Institutional strategy and leadership.

Who it's for

Your experience in strategy, finance or operations is the starting point.

This master is for professionals who want to turn sustainability into a discipline they can apply and defend in business decisions.

From ESG and corporate strategy

Business strategy and corporate roles that connect sustainability decisions to financial, operational and strategic value.

From compliance and reporting

Legal, regulatory and ESG reporting professionals who work with sustainable finance, green capitalism and the legal frameworks behind ESG metrics.

From operations and value chain

Operations, public policy and stakeholder-facing roles that need to apply environmental science and behavioral economics across their organization's day-to-day decisions.

Student voices

Professionals who chose Evidentia.

★★★★★

9 out of 10 graduates would recommend Evidentia to a colleague. Alumni satisfaction survey, January 2026.

"A profound academic experience. I'm taking with me real tools, new perspectives, and an incredible community." read more

Paulina Gaviria, Project Executive, Bancolombia

"The content and professors have been key. It transformed me professionally and personally. Highly recommended!"

Amparo Crespo, Senior Consultant, CBRE

"Thanks to Evidentia I improved my understanding of human behavior. Today I apply that knowledge in consulting."

Fernanda Moscoso, General Manager, BrainLink C.A.

Testimonials reflect personal academic experiences, not guarantees of employment or salary. Outcomes are not a guarantee of employment.

Some of the organizations our professionals come from

World Bank Group Inter-American Development Bank 3M Microsoft

The logos shown correspond to organizations where some of our students currently work or have previously worked. Their inclusion does not imply institutional collaboration, sponsorship, or endorsement by those entities.

Curriculum

From environmental science to ESG metrics and sustainable finance.

The curriculum includes scientific foundations of sustainability, industry challenges, sustainable economics, research communication, energy and growth, ESG metrics, sustainable finance, legal frameworks, behavioral economics, behavioral sustainability and a defended capstone project.

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Admissions · 100% digital · August 31, 2026 cohort

A simple, online process with personal guidance from start to finish.

Your admissions counselor helps you answer questions, review your documents and complete each step.

1

Talk with admissions

Tell us about your background and goals. We will review program fit, investment and available options with you.

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Complete your application online

Submit the required information digitally. Your counselor is available to help throughout the process.

3

Complete your enrollment

Once admitted, you receive guidance to complete enrollment and prepare for the next cohort.

Admissions counselor
Admissions counselor
Admissions counselor
Admissions counselor
Your admissions team With you throughout the process
Talk with admissions

Admission and enrollment are 100% online. You have one point of contact from the first conversation through the start of your master.

Review requirements, investment and timing with admissions.

A 30-minute conversation to review your case and prepare the online process.

Review my case with admissions

Next cohort: August 31, 2026 · personalized guidance · always a real person

Institutional Information & Important Disclaimers

Evidentia University operates with transparency and adherence to educational standards. We want you to have clear information as you consider your investment in education.

Our Commitment to You:

  • Licensure: Evidentia University is licensed by the Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education (CIE), License #9097, verify with the Commission. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Commission.
  • Non-Discrimination: We are committed to equal educational opportunities and do not discriminate based on age, race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.
  • Student Privacy (FERPA): We adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), protecting the confidentiality of your educational records.
  • Grievance Procedure: We have established procedures for addressing student concerns or complaints formally.

Important Program Notes:

  • No Professional Licensing: Please be aware that this Master of Science degree program does NOT qualify the student for any professional state licensing, such as psychologist or licensed investigator.
  • No Job/Salary Guarantee: Evidentia University does not make any guarantees of graduate employment or salary upon graduation. Career outcomes depend on individual effort, experience, and external market factors.
  • Local Requirements: It is the student's responsibility to research and understand any specific local, state, or national requirements related to employment in their desired field or location.
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