The application period is now open for the 2027-28 cohort of Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) program.
Northwestern’s MSES program is a 10-month, cohort-based program that combines academic rigor with real-world experience. This program prepares students for leadership roles at the complex intersection of technology, business, and public policy in energy and sustainability. The 2027-28 cohort starts in September 2027.
The current application period consists of rolling admissions, with a priority application deadline for domestic and international applicants of December 7, 2026.
You can view the complete application deadlines here and download a free program information packet here.
In addition, you can connect with faculty and hear success stories at a free online information session on September 25. Here are the details for this session:
Thursday, October 8
7 am Pacific / 9 am Central / 10 am Eastern
Click here to register (slides will be sent to all who register)
This a great opportunity to learn about:
- Program structure and curriculum
- Teaching model and faculty
- Current cohort demographics
- Application process and deadlines
- Connecting with MSES program staff directly to ask your specific program and application questions
Benefits of Northwestern’s MSES degree program include:
FAST AND
FOCUSED
Full-time, ten-month Master’s degree program provides strong professional training to deliver energy and sustainability solutions, while minimizing time out of the workforce.
TOP-TIER FACULTY
Learn from tenured faculty and renowned, practicing energy and sustainability professionals who bring a wealth of real-world experience and present-day insights and challenges to the classroom.
ENGAGED NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY
Expand your horizons beyond program offerings and engage with broader ecosystem of energy and sustainability programming and peers at Kellogg, the Graduate School, and beyond.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
& MENTORSHIP
A powerful combination of personalized career mentors and an engaged alumni and program network has supported extremely competitive placement and compensation rates for MSES graduates.
One of the highlights of the MSES is a capstone practicum project, which is a 10-week team consulting project for a corporate, non-profit, or municipal client. This video showcases 2026 practicum projects.
You can learn more about the MSES program via these resources:
- Click here to download a free program information packet
- You can view a video about the MSES program here.
This opportunity has also been added to the Green Jobs Network career resources website ClimateCareerServices.com. Thanks and good luck to those who apply!