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About the Online MNR Program and Courses

The Master of Natural Resources degree has been preparing sustainability leaders for over two decades, ever evolving to meet the needs of our students. Whether you're about to graduate with your Bachelor's degree, are a recent grad, or have been working for a decade or longer, this interdisciplinary program instills the conceptual and critical thinking skills necessary for lifelong learning and career development.

MNR graduates are prepared to succeed on a truly global stage as natural resource, environmental, and sustainability professionals.

Our faculty are recognized experts in their fields, our student-to-instructor ratio is low, and our online format is designed to meet the needs of diverse professionals balancing work and school with their personal lives.

Whether you’re looking to complete a master’s degree, a graduate certificate, or enroll in one or two courses, our dedicated team is here to answer your questions and help you chart a path to achieve your goals. Visit our Student Resources page for information on program options, degree and graduate certificate application instructions, tuition and financial aid, veteran benefits, and transfer course enrollment support. This page also features information for Virginia Tech undergraduate students interested in the accelerated or dual enrollment options.

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Spring 2025 Application Deadline 

Deadline: January 1, 2025 
Term Dates: January 20 – May 14, 2025

Summer 2025 Application Deadline 

Deadline: May 1, 2025 
Term Dates: May 27 – August 15, 2025

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Deadline: August 1, 2025 
Term Dates: August 25 – December 17, 2025

Faculty Spotlight 

Dr. Paul Wagner talks about the purpose of the "Global Issues in Environmental Sustainability" core course. 

Dr. Kathy Miller Perkins highlights the main themes of "Leadership Communication for Sustainability Professionals," a core course in the MNR program.

Dr. Daniel Marcucci introduces "Sustainability Systems: Living in the Biosphere," one of the five core courses in the MNR program.

Learning Outcomes