About our Students

Most Nicholas School students are pursuing the degree of Master of Environmental Management (MEM) or Mastery of Forestry (MF). The two professional degrees are designed for students who are interested in careers as natural resource managers and environmental problem-solvers. Programs of study emphasize applied science, economics, technology, policy and quantitative methods of problem analysis and decision-making.

The Nicholas School also offers concurrent degrees in law, business, public policy and teaching.

Five certificate programs can be pursued by students in any of the professional degree programs focusing on energy, geospatial analysis or international development.

Students come to the Nicholas School with a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, professional experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Duke interns and graduates are diverse in knowledge, interests, skill sets and career aspirations. The Nicholas School recognizes the importance of blending rigorous graduate academic study with career and professional development training and opportunities. Career Services provides a wide variety of services, programs and resources that enhance a student's career preparedness.

They are thoroughly trained in analytical skills and are challenged to think critically across disciplines. They are exposed to a mix of science, policy, management, and technology that enables them to work in teams or individually to produce workable solutions.

Through focused study, research, and practical experience the school's graduates and students are poised to become valuable employees or interns for environmental consulting firms, businesses, public agencies and global non-profit organizations.

Nicholas School interns and graduates can help organizations be more successful.

Contact Career Services staff to connect with the Nicholas School and our students.