Master of Environmental Management
Why study the Master of Environmental Management at UNE?
The Master of Environmental Management is a course work only program designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in an area of environmental management and who do not wish to complete a research project.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities are available in many existing programs in soil conservation, endangered species conservation, water resources management, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, environmental management, and natural resources management strategies that need well-qualified graduates for their continued success.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | MEnvMgt |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Benefits | Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Environmental Management with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | The minimum requirement for admission to candidature is a three year Bachelor degree in a field related to natural resource and environmental management. It is possible to transfer to Master of Environmental Management candidature on completion of units to the value of 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for a maximum of 24 credit points on the basis previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. This can include six credit points of advanced standing which may be granted on the basis of relevant professional experience. |
| Academic Colours |
reseda (BCC 77) |
| Further Information | 
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1.Admission to Candidature
1.1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Environmental Management shall:
(a) have completed all the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science; or
(b) have completed at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources and have a satisfactory academic record; or
(c) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree or other qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature.
1.2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the relevant course coordinator.
2. Appointment of Supervisor
At the time of admission to candidature a supervisor, who shall be a member of the staff of the University of the rank of lecturer, or higher, and who shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the candidate’s study program, shall be appointed by the relevant course coordinator.
3. Course Requirements for the Master of Environmental Management
3.1. A student shall complete a study program comprising units counting 48 credit points as follows:
(a) at least 12 credit points from EM 511, 512; RSNR 502, 503; NR 511; and
(b) at least 36 credit points of which at least 24 credit points must be at graduate level; and
(c) no unit shall be below 300 level.
3.2. Unless otherwise determined by the school in special circumstances, the course work program shall be completed in 12 months of full-time study or in not mre than eight consecutive semesters of part-time study.
4. Advanced Standing
On the recommendation of the relevant course coordinator, a student may be granted advanced standing to a maximum of 24 credit points towards the Master in terms of Advanced Standing Rule 2 provided that:
(a) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(a) for an awarded Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or
(b) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(b) shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or
(c) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.2.(b) shall be for units counting 12 credit points; and
(d) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.3 shall be for units counting six credit points.