{"id":334,"date":"2020-02-20T18:14:58","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T18:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ms-in-energy-policy-and-climate\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T19:10:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:10:41","slug":"ms-energy-policy-climate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ms-energy-policy-climate\/","title":{"rendered":"MS in Energy Policy and Climate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"EducationalOccupationalProgram\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ms-energy-policy-climate\/#program\",\"name\":\"MS in Energy Policy and Climate\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ms-energy-policy-climate\/\",\"description\":\"Increased demand for energy. Growing interest in efficient, renewable sources. Heightened awareness of climate change. 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Learn the science behind renewable technologies and fossil fuel-based energy systems, explore the challenges climate change poses to people and the planet, and discover how strategic policy and sustainable energy can play a transformative role.<\/p>\n<h3>Pursue Your Degree On Your Terms<\/h3>\n<p>Our energy policy and climate master\u2019s program was designed for working professionals. Take classes on campus or 100% online, and choose to attend full- or part-time. You\u2019ll also have the flexibility to take courses that best fit your career goals; we offer multiple tracks and a variety of electives.<\/p>\n<h3>Immersive Field Courses<\/h3>\n<p>While there is no residency requirement, you may be interested in field courses. Participate in experiences that combine energy, climate, and environmental science through elective courses with destinations such as: Egypt, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Europe.<\/p>\n<h2>Energy Policy and Climate Master\u2019s Student Outcomes<\/h2>\n<h3>Core Skills Gained in Energy Policy and Climate<\/h3>\n<p>The MS in Energy Policy and Climate degree can help you develop interdisciplinary knowledge and skills for evaluating and advancing energy systems, climate science, environmental impacts, and public policy. You\u2019ll study the technologies underlying energy production and consumption while examining the science of climate change and the policy frameworks used to address it.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your focus area, you can also build expertise in energy, climate consequences, policy, social perspectives, or modeling and AI necessary for formulating solutions that balance growing energy demands with critical environmental impacts. Energy and climate decisions require professionals who can connect scientific evidence with economic, regulatory, technological, and social considerations. The program\u2019s capstone further strengthens your ability to investigate a real-world energy or climate question and communicate your findings.<\/p>\n<h2>Energy Policy and Climate Master\u2019s Courses<\/h2>\n<p>Below are a few examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/advanced.jhu.edu\/academics\/graduate\/ms-energy-policy-climate\/degree-details-and-courses\/\">energy policy and climate master\u2019s courses<\/a> that you can take as part of our program. These courses will help you gain the skills you need to advance in your career and improve your abilities. 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