Duke Environmental Leadership Program

Student Profile

We are committed to recruiting and admitting a diverse student body comprised of high-potential, mid-career environmental professionals from all sectors.

Selected employers of DEL-MEM students and alumni include: National Park Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense, and various environmental consulting and engineering firms.

Students are geographically diverse, representing all regions of the United States. International interest is also increasing and we strive to have a fully global student body in the near future.

A typical DEL-MEM student:

• Has an established background in fields directly related to the environment, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience

• Exhibits strong quantitative skills and intellectual ability to complete a graduate degree program at Duke University

• Is currently in a leadership position, or poised to advance to the next level

• Is seeking to update and add depth to their current skills, with a focus on management and leadership training

To hear students talk about their DEL-MEM experience, please click here >