Postgraduate study in Environmental Management

The Environmental Management specialisation explores the knowledge, tools and methods that can be used to solve environmental problems and monitor success.
You will study advanced courses in Environmental Management and Geography. Topics include:

• Advanced principles in resource management
• Debates surrounding climate change
• Environmental policy and governance
• How to engage communities in the pursuit of sustainable development
• Human welfare and natural resource management

Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Management 120-point (one-year) research masters

ENVMGT 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Management

Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Management 240- point research masters

• 15 points:
  • GEOG 701 Research in Practice
    
• At least 60 points from:
  • ENVMGT 741 Social Change for Sustainability
  • ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
  • ENVMGT 743 Environmental Policy
  • ENVMGT 744 Resource Management
  • ENVMGT 746 Collaborative Environmental Management
  • ENVMGT 747 Current Issues in Sustainability
    
• 120 points:
  • ENVMGT 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Management
    
• Up to 45 points from 700 level courses in related subjects:
  • Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Environmental Management

• 15 points:
  • GEOG 701 Research in Practice
    
• At least 60 points from:
  • ENVMGT 741 Social Change for Sustainability
  • ENVMGT 742 Social Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
  • ENVMGT 743 Environmental Policy
  • ENVMGT 744 Resource Management
  • ENVMGT 746 Collaborative Environmental Management
  • ENVMGT 747 Current Issues in Sustainability
• Up to 45 points from 700 level courses in related subjects:
  • Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science

Explore the postgraduate courses you can take that cover Environmental Management:

• Postgraduate Earth Science courses
• Postgraduate Environmental Management courses
• Postgraduate Environmental Science courses
• Postgraduate Geography courses

Our graduates can be found in a variety industries that are directly involved in environmental management, such as environmental consultancies, non-governmental agencies and regulatory authorities. There is also a growing responsibility for large corporate organisations to be responsible for their environmental impact.

Jobs related to Environmental Management include:

• Environmental consultant
• Environmental education officer
• Nature conservation officer
• Researcher
• Sustainability consultant

Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.

For further information and advice, please contact the Science Student Centre

Science Student Centre
Level G, Room G 20
(beside the entrance to the Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre)
Building 301
23 Symonds Street
Auckland 1010

Phone: +64 9 923 7020
Email: pgscience@auckland.ac.nz

To find a supervisor to work with you on your research project please:

See Postgraduate Research Topics
Or contact Dr Karen Fisher