Overview
The Master of Environmental Management at Massey University reflects the growing need to protect the environment and use resources of land, water, soil, plants, and animals in a balanced and sustainable way.
This programme will help you gain advanced knowledge in current land and water-based environmental management. You could specialise in the policy or economic side of environmental management. You can also study courses in important environmental management tools and techniques like GIS, Remote Sensing and Life Cycle Assessment. Your study will cover the following topics:
- an evaluation of current environmental issues
- holistic and transdisciplinary approaches to environmental problem solving
- environmental assessment techniques
- environmental economics
- environmental policy
- environmental anthropology
- participation in environmental management
- research skills and undertaking literature reviews
- project evaluation.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how the natural environment functions. You will also learn how societal values, needs and attitudes are reconciled with the need to maintain the integrity of ecological systems.
Internationally relevant
Our staff are world-class academics publishing internationally, with strong connections to relevant organisations across areas associated with environmental management.
We have a large number of international students. They are attracted by the increasing relevance of a discipline that addresses global environmental challenges. The multi-cultural nature of the student cohort adds a unique dimension to the learning experience.
Approachable lecturers and real-world learning
At Massey we are focussed on student success. Our lecturers are very approachable and open to giving advice on helping you plan your career and research ambitions in environmental management.
The programme has a solid grounding in both environmental management theory and applied components. Regular field trips take place around New Zealand and there are also opportunities to attend international conferences.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Advanced Environmental Management
- Special Topic
- Environmental Management Principles and Practice
- Land System Change
- Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
- Aquatic Ecology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Environmental Management View 15 other Masters in Environmental Management in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Required
Master of Environmental Management (180 credits)- To enter the Master of Environmental Management (180 credits) you will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science), or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300-level courses.
- You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
Tuition Fee
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International
22110 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22110 USD per year during 18 months. -
National
4789 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4789 USD per year during 18 months.
- Domestic students: $6,682.50 - $8,852.20
- International students: $31,810.00
Living costs for Palmerston North
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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