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Cohort Profile

The MSES cohort is comprised of early- and mid-career professionals who seek the knowledge and credentials to pivot into, or accelerate their career within, energy and sustainability. 

They come from wide range of roles and industries, including consulting, finance, health/medicine, government, manufacturing, public utilities, transportation. The program also admits a percentage of outstanding students coming straight from undergrad, that have a demonstrated commitment to energy and sustainability through coursework, internships, or other articulated experience.

Ideal candidates come from a broad cross-section of academic backgrounds - approximately one third of the cohort comes from each of the following disciplines: 1) engineering, 2) business/finance, and 3) physical/social sciences and the humanities.

The data below represents a three-year trailing average for the Classes of 2024-2026.

45-55
Cohort Size
26
Average Age
0-18
Range of Years of Professional Work Experience
~75%
Enter with >1 Year of Professional Experience
43% / 57%
M/F Gender Balance
35-40%
International Students
1/3rd
Approx. Cohort Academic Backgrounds in Natural/Social Sciences, Engineering, and Business/Finance
citizenship map of mses alumni
A global opportunity: The MSES program values diverse perspective and lived experience, and actively recruits graduate talent across the globe. The Classes of 2024-26 have collectively held citizenship from 42 countries across 5 continents. MSES graduates are eligible to apply for the two-year STEM OPT extension.

I really appreciate the variety of both professional and educational backgrounds [of] my classmates. That's brought a great dimension to the discussions we've been able to have in class and outside of class.”

Rachel Deradoorian- (MSES '21)

Senior Sustainability Engineer

BuroHappold Engineering