Master’s Sustainable Development Program (MSDP)
*Program is not active. Information displayed is historical.
The Master's Sustainable Development Program is for students concentrating in Environmental Engineering or Water Resources Engineering. The program is not currently active (as of July 2024).
MSDP is a former partner of the University’s Acara program, which no longer formally exists; and a former partner of Peace Corps Master’s International, which the Peace Corps retired in 2016.

Application processes and deadlines
Applications received after the deadline will be evaluated on a rolling basis (that is, as they arrive) while space is available.
MSDP Application Process (program currently not active)
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On-campus prior to International Experience
While on campus at UMN the MSDP curriculum covers environmental engineering and water resources engineering courses aimed at understanding and improving conditions globally, including in developing countries. During the semester, the program coordinators meet regularly with participants to establish an esprit de corps among participants. -
On International Assignment
Students spend nine consecutive months working on an international project based on their interests. Students may (1) pilot their own solution developed in Acara courses to address a social or environmental problem abroad, (2) pursue a project with an existing organization abroad (programs that may be of interest to students include Engineers Without Borders, Innovative Engineers, and Acara), or (3) conduct an international research experience abroad.