A 30-Credit 100% Online Energy & Environmental Management Master's Degree

Training Today’s Environmental Leaders to Create a Better Tomorrow


The Master of Energy and Environmental Management (MEEM) is a revolutionary online graduate program that empowers you with the knowledge to produce immediate social benefits through direct real-world action. UConn's energy and environmental management degree takes a holistic approach that combines the knowledge and actions crucial for enabling you to produce tangible social benefits through immediate real-world applications.
The MEEM provides an interdisciplinary perspective through courses in environmental law, planning and management, and geographic information systems. The MEEM requires 27 credits of coursework and 3 credits of internship/practicum experience, for a total of 30 credits. With only 9 credits of required coursework, you have freedom to choose your path. Use the icons below to explore your elective course options. All courses are delivered asynchronously, meaning, you can participate in coursework 24/7. 

Planning and Management online courses in terms of the environment and natural resource management.

Environmental Law and Public Policy online courses in terms of the environment and natural resource management.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) online courses in terms of the environment and natural resource management.

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Ready to change the world? The “green jobs” industry—and especially renewable energy—is among the fastest growing sectors of the economy. 

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Develops expertise in global energy legal aspects, law & climate change, renewable energy policy, environmental policy and land use.

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GIS provides strategic value, helping profit and non-profit organizations perform location and demographic analyses to enhance decision-making, manage.

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Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: June 16
Spring Semester: November 10

Master of Energy and Environmental Management Online Program

Put yourself at the intersection of natural resource planning, geographic information systems, and energy and environmental law.

With the continuing emergence of renewable energy resources and sustainability practices, environmental professionals are facing a “new normal.”

UConn_online_energy_and_environmental_managementSuccessful environmental and energy workers who are looking to lead and make a truly positive impact in the world need to be trained in a new way. Major environmental concerns now include maintaining human safety and security, as well as the sustainability of social-ecological systems.

The Master of Energy and Environmental Management (MEEM) is a cutting-edge online graduate degree program taught by UConn’s renowned faculty.

The program takes a holistic approach that combines the knowledge and actions crucial for enabling you to produce tangible social benefits through immediate real-world applications.

By the end of the program, you will have acquired a deep understanding of the complex interactions of energy and environmental and social factors, now essential for impactful energy and environmental management.

Credits earned in UConn's Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management Certificate or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Graduate Certificate may be transferable to the Master’s of Energy and Environmental Management.

Students may earn a graduate certificate in Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management and/or in Geographic Information Systems concurrent with the MEEM degree if they complete required coursework for the certificate.

Program Highlights:

  • Fully online – the flexibility you need to reach your goals
  • Award-winning faculty – leaders in research and teaching
  • Multi-disciplinary perspective – bridge management, science, and policy
  • Make a difference – problem solving, decision making, and communication skills
  • Tailored to you – gain real-world experiences during your classes

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: June 16
Spring Semester: November 10

Apply early to avoid last-minute processing delays.