The program is designed as a contemporary rendering of the study of environmental problems. A key feature of the proposed program is the classification of the courses offered into Foundation & Skills and Capstone & Applications. The former group aims to build the foundation of the prospective students on different topics related to socioeconomics and environmental science, while the latter group consists of courses that integrate insights from different disciplines and nurture an interdisciplinary way of thinking. These courses also include many opportunities for experiential learning through problem-solving case studies, team-based projects and individual research. Special emphasis is placed on the capacity of the program to successfully build the requisite interdisciplinary, problem-solving skill sets needed when tackling environmental management issues. The program effectively balances between the need for a strong foundation on the basic principles characterizing a typical program in Environmental Studies and the importance of building bridges among the various disciplines involved.