查尔斯特大学

Do you want the power to influence a sustainable future? Take control with the Master of Environmental Management (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. Tackle environmental problems, whether those associated with landscape rehabilitation and restoration, or ecosystem management and conservation.

Recognised by every environmental management agency in Australia, this online course is developed in close association with industry and government. Your specialist knowledge across conservation, natural resources or water resources will help secure a rewarding career in environmentally focused business or government agencies.

Course highlights

Two key questions facing our nation are how to maintain the health and integrity of our natural environment and how to ensure ecosystem services are protected for generations to come. On completion of the Master of Environmental Management (with specialisations), you'll be able to use environmental management techniques developed throughout the program to address a range of problems associated with these questions, including novel and complex problems that require innovation and creativity.

Choose your pathways and areas of specialisation

Your subject choices can allow you to specialise in different aspects of conservation, water or natural resource management. You may also choose to exit the program after four subjects (32 points) with the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management, or after eight subjects (64 points) with the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management, depending on your needs and goals. Exit points from the master's program provide considerable flexibility, enabling you to gain the knowledge and qualifications you need to add to your credentials.

Learn from industry leaders

Our lecturers are dedicated professionals with many years of collective experience in the field. You will develop advanced knowledge and skills about managing our environment, particularly landscape rehabilitation and restoration, ecosystem management and conservation.

Study at your own place and pace

This course is offered online – enabling you to balance your study with work, family and lifestyle commitments. You'll learn using a range of online resources and communication tools, as well as through attending residential schools on campus for some subjects and undertaking workplace learning in industry. Residential schools provide practical experience using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that emphasise sustainable design.

Be industry-ready

The course focuses strongly on real-world situations. A mix of biophysical and ecological sciences and management subjects are provided as a pool of subjects. This allows you to tailor your degree to suit your career aspirations.

Specialisations

Conservation

The Conservation specialisation provides advanced knowledge and skills in landscape rehabilitation and restoration, ecosystem management and conservation to equip you to solve a range of environmental management problems.

Natural Resources

The Natural Resources specialisation delivers advanced knowledge and skills in the sustainable use of our natural resources so you can creatively and innovatively address novel and complex natural resource problems.

Water Resources

The Water Resources specialisation explores water use and demand and provides a context and introduction to water quantity and quality, including trends in water supply, climate change and risks to water resources in Australia.