Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Program start dates
Online
| April 14, 2014 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
The BSc in Environmental Management is an integrated, interdisciplinary program that provides the skills, knowledge and tools to identify and assess the qualitative, scientific, and technical components of environmental issues. Students will acquire and apply relevant skills and knowledge in the fields of environmental ecology, atmospheric and ocean sciences, geomorphology, soil sciences, environmental hydrology and remediation. Students will examine global issues through land use planning, global processes, tools for management and decision-making and, will integrate their skills to address environmental issues from a sustainability perspective.
Students can acquire their BSc in two years while continuing to work. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Management (EM) is a 25-month, interdisciplinary program that combines three intensive three-week on campus residencies with online learning at a distance. This blended-delivery model is for those who are unable to attend the 12-month full-time on campus (BSc ES) option.
Who it’s for
Those who are interested in doing something about current industry and government actions regarding the environment, who want to become leaders in changing people's actions toward the environment, and who have, or want to have, the ability to understand the full breadth of environmental issues, including their social and economic implications. For those currently in management or striving to become managers and want to pursue further education while continuing to work full time. Those who have completed two years (the equivalent of 60 credits with a minimum 24 credits at a 2nd year level) of post-secondary studies.
Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for admission may be assessed on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Admission Policy.
Outcomes
Graduates of this program have a broad range of relevant skills to acquire and apply relevant knowledge to a particular situation. Students will acquire technical, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills together with a firm grounding in environmental management. More
