The Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) is an accelerated graduate degree program for professionals that takes place over three semesters within one year. The program is taught as a hybrid of in-person/virtual meetings* and online individual and small-group work. Students gather on campus in the Washington, D.C. metro area five times a year for three-day interactive study weekends, convene six times virtually for two-day meetings, and participate in a 10-day Global Study trip.
Most of the XMNR students have demanding full-time jobs, which is why our curriculum is designed to help them improve their performance at work and advance their careers. Our executive-style graduate program is not just for current and aspiring executives. The XMNR is for anyone who is interested in a cohort-based and peer-to-peer learning experience focusing on professional and leadership development. Our students typically are looking for competencies and connections that will allow them to have more influence in the workplace, greater impact in their community, and lead systemic change in the world.
Learn to lead from where you are
Our innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on the theme of 鈥渓eadership for sustainability鈥 in the context of climate change. We believe that everyone can have greater influence and bring innovation to the workplace and their communities at local to global scales, regardless of job title. We teach practical knowledge and skills that students can apply and practice at work to improve their performance immediately. We have a proven track record of success helping students achieve their career change and advancement goals.
September 2025
Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Requirements for admission include:
Undergraduate degree (minimum GPA of 3.0)
TOEFL Paper 550.0
iBT 80.0
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.
Application Deadlines: Fall: Aug 01; Spring: Dec 01; Summer I: May 01.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.