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Master of Environmental Management

Official Abbreviation MEnvMgt
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • Up to 4 years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

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.

How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.

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Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.

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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.

Course Rules

1.Admission to Candidature
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.

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 school.

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.

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4. Exit Pathways

On completion of 24 credit points, exit with Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources.

5. Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for course comprising:

  • 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or
  • 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualifications; or
  • 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; and
  • 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience
 
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.
Advanced Standing

The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for course comprising:

a. 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or

b. 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or

c. 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; and

d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
Other 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.
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